How to knit fair isle flat

Fair Isle knitting can look as if you've performed magic once you've finished! Also known as stranded knitting or colour-work knitting, let's get you started today.

Do you adore the look of Fair Isle knitting but aren’t quite brave enough to give it a try? Here are 7 tips for fair isle knitting, even if you're a beginner!

Simple way to knit Fair Isle and other stranded colourwork by using one strand of yarn instead of managing two strands at the same time.

No more loopy fair isle floats! In this free tutorial, learn how to lock your floats in every stitch for a smoother finish at the back of your work.

Fair Isle Knitting - My complete guide to the stranded knitting technique. I cover how to knit fair isle patterns, which fair isle projects to try.

A step-by-step tutorial on fair isle knitting for beginners. How to get started, how to get floats, using a knitting thimble & important tips.

No more loopy fair isle floats! In this free tutorial, learn how to lock your floats in every stitch for a smoother finish at the back of your work.

Explore the Knit Picks Learning Center and view our guide to fair isle / standard knitting.

No more loopy fair isle floats! In this free tutorial, learn how to lock your floats in every stitch for a smoother finish at the back of your work.

Stranded knitting for beginners is a true guide for the novice. If you can cast on, knit and purl, then you can create gorgeous colorwork knits. I will share a little rhyme I created and teach you how to read colorwork charts. You'll be knitting fair isle sweaters in no time! If you have never