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Are there any fair isle knitters amongst the talented group of people on dtl? I've been reading a lot of stuff recently about Shetland knitting and I've decided I'm going to give it a go. I've always found the thought of all those different colours a bit scary but I've been looking at some beautiful things on Ravelry and thought I'd give it a go.

I want to make this hat but I think my head might explode with the effort before I get to wear it!

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Both Mum and my sister knitted jumpers in fair isle for my BIL , who was a strapping lad (rugby player), beautiful garments when finished but way beyond what I could ever have managed . My old MIL used to knit and sell aran jumpers, they were a work of art too.
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Julie, think your very brave to tackle fair isle, its something i would`nt mind trying but it looks so complicated. the hat is lovely, don`t forget to )piicy( when you have don it.
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I have done it in the past. Just make sure you don't pull the wool too tight, as you are knitting.
Go for it also another one )piicy(
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I love fairisle - it is fun to do. Enjoy yourself!
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I am so impressed (and really quite envious) that you are going to do this )b( It is such a lovely hat!

Although I can (just about) knit, I consider that way beyond my capabilities as, quite aside from anything else, it would take a lot of patience (of which I am sadly lacking at times!).

I can't wait to see the finished photo, and hear how you get on. :-D
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I have done it in the past and did enjoy it. As Wendy says, make sure you keep the tension at the back correct. There is a way of weaving in the back wool that is carried along. It gives the back a lovely woven look and well worth doing. Trouble is, I can't remember how to do it.
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Well I've started doing a cowl thingy first (thought it might be a bit easier while I got the hang of it) - I guess you need to be organised with your colours and the wool seems to twist by itself but it is looking good - I think I'm doing it right - no obvious holes yet. It's soo slow compared to crochet - patience never my strong point. :?
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Well it's not as difficult as it looks .. I do need to learn how to hold one strand of yarn in each hand to avoid tangles though. It's great though like painting with wool :-D
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Wow ...that is beautiful...well done )app( )app(
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Isn't that lovely. Clever you )t'
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Very pretty - lovely colours. Well done!
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That is just so good Julie. You are talented.
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That's fantastic! I have never been able to knit and am most impressed by the beautiful things that knitters can craft!
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