{"id":182,"date":"2020-12-15T15:50:41","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T15:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/?p=182"},"modified":"2020-12-17T03:21:14","modified_gmt":"2020-12-17T03:21:14","slug":"the-fair-isle-sweater-a-century-in-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/?p=182","title":{"rendered":"The Fair Isle Sweater: A Century &#8220;In Style&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"834\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1093150612FairIsle_crop-834x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Happy woman,man and a small dog sitting in the mountains and looking at winter\" class=\"wp-image-183\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1093150612FairIsle_crop-834x1024.jpg 834w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1093150612FairIsle_crop-244x300.jpg 244w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1093150612FairIsle_crop-768x943.jpg 768w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1093150612FairIsle_crop-750x921.jpg 750w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1093150612FairIsle_crop.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">A Royal Pedigree<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"228\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Prince_of_Wales_painting_by_Lander_sm-228x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Prince_of_Wales_painting_by_Lander_sm-228x300.jpg 228w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Prince_of_Wales_painting_by_Lander_sm.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The currently trendy \u201cFair Isle\u201d patterned sweater was first popularized by the very stylish Duke of Windsor (Edward VIII), when he was the Prince of Wales around 100 years ago. Aided by sightings and photos of HRH wearing authentic Fair Isle as he enjoyed \u201cthe good life,\u201d the sweater (jumper or jersey in Britain) became fashionable, then, and remains so today. Thanks to numerous biographies and biopics, such as the&nbsp;<strong>The Crown<\/strong>, we know Edward\u2019s reign as monarch was a brief 326 days, but his legacy as a style influencer has endured.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What has kept so many people, famous or not, coveting this iconic style may be a matter of personal style. We certainly consider it a \u201cclassic,\u201d and will continue to wear some version of Fair Isle knitting any time living \u201cthe good life\u201d requires a putting on a sweater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>The<\/strong> <\/span><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Fair Isle &#8220;Knitty-Gritty<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">&#8220;<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>This knitting technique was originated by women from the idyllically-named Fair Isle, Scotland located remotely in the Shetland Islands, which was part of Norway in the 9th through 15th centuries.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In knitting, Fair Isle refers to the technique of introducing multiple, but limited, colors of yarn into a knitted piece. Traditionally only two colors are knitted per row, though the resulting pattern can have around five colors.<\/li><li>To keep the strand of yarn on the reverse side of the knitted piece, short, so as not to get caught on jewelry or fingers, traditional Fair Isle patterns are small in scale, but repeat to form larger, geometrically intricate designs. The \u201cstrand\u201d in this technique also provides an extra layer on the reverse side for added warmth.<\/li><li>Today the name \u201cFair Isle\u201d is applied loosely and generally to any stranded color, knitted items often with Nordic and Icelandic influences. The technique and look has been updated continuously to suit the current tastes, while the traditional and vintage styles also remain popular.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Fair Isle for Today<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you currently have a Fair Isle item, this could be a great time to wear it\u2014with flair. You might want to capture your own image with a camera, so in the future, you can recall how stylish you look in this timeless design.&nbsp; That\u2019s what makes Fair Isle a \u201cclassic.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Interested in acquiring or giving a Fair Isle sweater in a current adaptation of this much-loved pattern? &nbsp;Take a look at a few we found here.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"872\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_AlexMill-872x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-186\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_AlexMill-872x1024.jpg 872w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_AlexMill-255x300.jpg 255w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_AlexMill-768x902.jpg 768w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_AlexMill-1307x1536.jpg 1307w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_AlexMill-750x881.jpg 750w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_AlexMill.jpg 1464w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><figcaption><strong>GREAT FOR ANYONE<\/strong>\u00a0This pullover from\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexmill.com\/collections\/all-mens\/products\/diamond-fair-isle-sweater\">ALEX MILL<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is based off a vintage design with a traditional all over Fair Isle pattern. The colors are a contemporary mix of neutrals with donegal grey, tan, and navy plus a few rows of spicy red for modern flair.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexmill.com\/collections\/all-mens\/products\/diamond-fair-isle-sweater\">ALEX MILL<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a brand that re-uses, re-makes, recycles, and up cycles in their production. Additionally, they provide tips on how best to care for their clothes so they last longer.\u00a0 <br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"944\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_Tneck2-944x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-206\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_Tneck2-944x1024.jpg 944w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_Tneck2-276x300.jpg 276w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_Tneck2-768x833.jpg 768w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_Tneck2-1415x1536.jpg 1415w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_Tneck2-750x814.jpg 750w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_Tneck2.jpg 1454w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/><figcaption><strong>FROM THE RUNWAY<\/strong>\u00a0When cozy, fuzzy and relaxed meets clean, neutral fashion, you get T-neck sweater like this one from\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rag-bone.com\/womens\/sweaters\/fran-alpaca-blend-turtleneck-WAS20HS022KX22.html?cgid=womens-sweaters&amp;categoryfrom=women#sz=64&amp;start=30\">RAG &amp; BONE<\/a><\/strong>. The beautiful, patterned yoke is based on a traditional \u201clopapeysa\u201d Icelandic sweater. Today, the circular pattern around the neckline or yoke is often often described as Fair Isle, but now you know the subtle, yet distinct difference.\u00a0 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"850\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_Tartan-850x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-188\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_Tartan-850x1024.jpg 850w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_Tartan-249x300.jpg 249w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_Tartan-768x925.jpg 768w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_Tartan-1275x1536.jpg 1275w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_Tartan-750x903.jpg 750w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_Tartan.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption><strong>ANOTHER<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>ROYAL CONNECTION<\/strong>\u00a0This crew neck sweater with signature roll trim is a heritage design from the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.llbean.com\/llb\/shop\/119325?page=llbean-classic-ragg-wool-sweater-fair-isle-crewneck&amp;bc=12-27-611&amp;feat=611-GN3&amp;csp=a&amp;pos=1\">LL Bean<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0archives. The colorful yoke features shades of blue with a touch of red \u2014 colors similar to those found in the beautiful tartan serape from\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lochcarron.co.uk\/diana-princess-of-wales-memorial-tartan-lambswool-serape\/\">LOCH CARRON OF SCOTLAND<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>the worlds leading maker of tartans. This particular tartan is the\u00a0<strong>PRINCESS OF WALES MEMORIAL TARTAN<\/strong>\u00a0created in memory of Diana. Both items are made from lambswool, but woven or knitted to produce two distinct but coordinating classic pieces. <br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"868\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_childrens-868x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-189\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_childrens-868x1024.jpg 868w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_childrens-254x300.jpg 254w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_childrens-768x907.jpg 768w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_childrens-1301x1536.jpg 1301w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_childrens-750x885.jpg 750w, http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FairIsle_childrens.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px\" \/><figcaption><strong>FOR THE LITTLE ONES\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Button up your baby in this cardigan with traditional Fair Isle designs in the latest color trends\u2014really. These hues are some of Pantone\u2019s top colors for 2021. The sweater is part of a capsule collection from\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodenusa.com\/en-us\/rainbow-fair-isle-cardigan-formica-pink-rainbow-fair-isle\/sty-y1380-pnk?cat=C1_S15_G16\"><strong>BODEN<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>USA<\/strong><\/a>, which includes the striped top and overalls with the sassy strawberry knees patches shown here. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>THIS POST REFLECTS MY PERSONAL PREFERENCES AND IS NOT SPONSORED.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Royal Pedigree The currently trendy \u201cFair Isle\u201d patterned sweater was first popularized by the very stylish Duke of Windsor (Edward VIII), when he was the Prince of Wales around 100 years ago. Aided by sightings and photos of HRH wearing authentic Fair Isle as he enjoyed \u201cthe good life,\u201d the sweater (jumper or jersey&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/?p=182\">Read the Post<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":183,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1093150612FairIsle_crop.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=182"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":207,"href":"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182\/revisions\/207"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/183"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=182"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=182"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.stylelingua.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}