Knitting "recipe" Request

[pixiedust72]

Is there a basic knitting "recipe" for fair isle hats, mitts, gloves, scarves? I have some peeries I want to use but I do need a pattern to knit by. Is there a place to get such a pattern or a book to check out / purchase?

I am also looking for a basic knitting "recipe" for a fair isle vest (child/adult male).

Also, how would one go about changing the "recipe" for different weights of yarn? (ie - recipe using dk weight and I want to use fingering weight)

[EllenDeKnitter]

Take a look at Strange Brew pixiedust72 . It is a guide to designing your own stranded yoke sweaters. Included are the stitch counts for several yarn weights in many different sizes, top-down and bottom-up instructions, notes on adding short rows to improve fit, etc.

[FreedomLover]

Have you looked at garnstudio.com (DROPS)? They have tons of fair isle patterns and they're all free.

I searched on Fair Isle in the text box and didn't get much, but when I used the drop down box for technique and chose color work many choices came up.

[plainjaneknitter]

Good morning. Are you on facebook? There's two great Fair Isle Knitting sites - one is for Fair Isle Keps (caps). You buy their pattern and the money goes to restoring the museum on Fair Isle! https://www.facebook.com/groups/602312566589772/ And there is a sister page for all other types of Fair Isle Knitting: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403003430005419/ Both of these sites offer help. pattern information, and most important - EYE CANDY in the form of beautiful works of art. Best of luck...

[Snoogins]

I really like Knitpicks basics books.

Char i believe theyre affiliates, yes?

https://www.knitpicks.com/knits-for-...family/p/33013

https://www.knitpicks.com/knits-for-...family/p/33316

Theyre not fair isle, but they give each pattern in sizes preemie to 2xl i believe in fingering and worsted. theyve become staples for me.

Char edit:
YES! They are an affiliate - thank you I have updated your links to contain the affiliate tracking information.

[Char]

Snoogins - I ordered some brava sport from Knit Picks in the fall. Love it so much that I reordered when I ran low of a couple colors. I was quite unhappy with the new style. Have you ordered brava this year?

[Snoogins]

Omg i can i get used to this forum already? I posted my replies in separate comments instead of in response to this one. Good lord. And i work in tech! *facepalm*
Copying over lol!
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Char ive never tried Brava!! However... I love their Cotlin, live for their Swish and their knitting needles. Hawthorn and Stroll are okay for certain projects. And their patterns and swag are amazing. I buy my bare yarn from them, great prices, really good yarn. Ive got the Mini Meow all ready to be knit with Wonderfluff and probably more sh** stuffed away that I have forgotten about hahah!

Not sure how I left out an entire sentence, COVID brain, but I meant to mention that it sucks they changed their style! Now I'll never know... 😔 "If it ain't broke..." am i right?
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Yup there was a second post. 😆😆

[Char]

Snoogins - I haven’t ventured much beyond their sock stuff, and fell in love with the hue shift afghan so I bought the Brava. I sent them an email letting them know my displeasure. Maybe they’ll go back if they get enough complaints.

I am glad you are persistent in the forums. Happy to have you here.

[MusicalKnitter]

Elizabeth Zimmermann. I'll have to check which of her books. I'm in my way out the door for Sunday School.

Edit: The Opinionated Knitter starts out with Fair Isle sweaters. It explains how to easily to the math to knit a sweater at any gauge and of any size you want.