Many of the patterns used for our knitwear date back to the 1920s, 30s, 40s or even earlier. he traditional natural colours. My inspiration is drawn from the oldest 'heritage' patterns and I have replicated t he traditional natural colours. Its aim is to promote and help preserve the cultural heritage of a uniquely Shetland product: Fair Isle knitwear. Its aim is to promote and help preserve the cultural heritage of a uniquely Shetland product: Fair Isle knitwear.I believe that the only way to preserve a tradition is to contemporarise it, to use it. Our Fair Isle knitwear comes from the Shetland Islands. It is made using wool from local farms which is delivered to the factory, processed and spun on site into yarn ready for knitting.Many of the patterns used for our knitwear date back to the 1920s, 30s, 40s or even earlier. Our designs are inspired by the colours of Scotland and heritage patterns such as Fair isle and Gansey knitting. It is named after Fair Isle, one of the Shetland islands. It is made using wool from local farms which is delivered to the factory, processed and spun on site into yarn ready for knitting. Each of my 'Exclusively Fair Isle' garments is hand-crafted at home and is guaranteed high quality Fair Isle knitwear made in Fair Isle by its own distinctive 'Exclusively Fair Isle' swing-tag, including the Scottish Crofting Produce Mark and membership number as a certificate of quality and authenticity.
But instead of using Shetland wool, However, I will be happy to show my work to all interested, locals and staycation visitors, either outside, or in the large well-aired downstairs part of the shed below the workshop. There will be two sizes and a variety colours.The workshop will be closed to visitors until further notice. Popular then and now, the knitwear is sought after by vintage enthusiasts, hickory golfers and costume departments around the world. Knitwear Womens knitwear - Jumpers, sweaters and cardigans made in Scotland to suit the changing seasons. The Croft House collection of Scottish knitwear is made in Scotland using Scottish wool and cashmere. Traditional Fair Isle patterns have a limited palette of five or so colours, use only two colours per row, are worked in the round, and limit the length of a run of any particular colour. Our Fair Isle knitwear comes from the Shetland Islands. Fair Isle (/fɛəraɪ̯l/) is a traditional knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours. We have many knitwear styles to chose from including, sweaters, slip overs, cardigans. Our popular Fair isle knitwear, exclusively designed at our home in the North of Scotland and made using Shetland character or Merino wool will fit the bill when you're looking for something special. I believe that the only way to preserve a tradition is to contemporarise it, to use it. My inspiration is drawn from the We're working hard to get some face masks designed for you.
By far and away our most popular style is the Fair Isle V-neck slipover. Fair Isle knitting gained considerable popularity when the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) wore Fair Isle jumpers in public in 1921. Fair Isle knitwear was popularised by the then Prince of Wales, who was regularly seen wearing a Fair Isle sweater whilst playing golf.