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| 'Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified' and 'The Original Philosopher's Two-Handed Fair Isle and Other Stories' by Philosopher's Wool | |
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Our book 'Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified' and our instructional video 'The Original Philosopher's Two-Handed Fair Isle and Other Stories' (approx. 59 minutes) are visually inspiring, as well as instructional in all of the steps and techniques that are used in the creation of our beautiful sweaters. You will learn the two-handed fair isle knitting technique we use to create many of our sweaters from three knitted tubes. You will learn the simple cut and sew method for creating cardigans more simply. Lots of other tips and techniques abound in these wonderful reference materials. In addition, the book includes 16 of our sweater designs. |
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To view short excerpts from our video, 'The Original Philosopher's Two-Handed Fair Isle and Other Stories' which in it's complete version (approx. 59 minutes) includes many other tips and techniques such as steeking and the cut and sew method, please click Video Excerpts . Please note that this is a QuickTime file (.mov) which may take some time to view if you have only a dial-up connection. Windows users can save the file to disk by holding the shift key down when clicking on the link with their mouse. If you do not currently have a QuickTime viewer on your PC or Mac, you may download one free if you Click Here. The video is
available in two formats: VHS and DVD. The DVD is enhanced with chapter
headings that take you directly to the section you want to use.The quality
is excellent. |
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Sorry- the book is now out of print. We may still have a few copies in our physical store if you would like to give us a call.
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Add 'The
Original Philosopher's Two-Handed Fair Isle and Other Stories' to my
knitting bag: |
| 'Sheep to Shawl' by Patricia Kim for Philosopher's Wool | |
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"Sheep
to Shawl"- a pattern booklet of eight stunning shawl and throw
patterns that you can see here.
They include new fair isles (knit in the round), arans and an absolutely
stunning total beginner's striped knit shawl.
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| 'Cabled Accessories' by Patricia Kim for Leisure Arts | |
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Leisure
Arts has published this 12 page booklet of Philosopher's Accessories. |
| 'Sock Hop' by Joseph Madl for Philosopher's Wool | |
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This is the new edition of 'Foot Notes' by The Sock Guy, DJ Madl. It contains all the original 13 sock patterns to match some of our sweaters. This version is 8x10" and published by Leisure Arts at a new lower price than the privately printed first edition. If you have left overs from your sweater knitting you will be able to make these gorgeous socks to match, or you may wish to purchase a colorway kit just to make 5 or more pairs for gifts! |
| Knitting Bag designed by Mary Azarian | |
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We have a special bag for you to carry your Philosopher's Wool knitting projects in. Created from a woodcut designed especially for us by Mary Azarian, you will find this bag a practical and handsome tote. |
