January 31, 2011
How awesome is Roxana, and how awesome is Nerd Boyfriend? EXTREMELY SO.

How awesome is Roxana, and how awesome is Nerd Boyfriend?

EXTREMELY SO.

(Source: nerdboyfriend)

Posted in Truman Capote Sweaters Knit Caps Shetland J. Press Nerd Boyfriend Fair Isle
December 21, 2010
Shetland Hand Knits: A Recommendation It’s rare that I offer an out-and-out product recommendation on this blog, but I want recommend Louise Irvine and her Shetland Hand Knits. Shetland Hand Knits make real hand-made sweaters, and they make them in Shetland, Scotland. With legendarily wet and chilly weather, Scotland has long been one of the epicenters of the world of knits. This is especially true for traditional Scottish styles like the Shetland and the Fair Isle, which just so happen to be Shetland Hand Knit’s specialty. These Fair Isles are made traditionally. That means they’re worked in the round, with two colors per row, and a pallette of muted colors that reflects the Scottish countryside. The knitters, an email suggesting patience reminded me, are largely elderly. These sweaters are truly hand-made to order, including custom sizing specifications, and the results are simply spectacular. They aren’t cheap. My Fair Isle vest, in the Prince of Wales pattern (pictured above, and inspired by this famous sweater worn by the P of W himself) was over a hundred pounds - about $175. Luckily, mine was a Christmas gift from a loving mother. (Specifically, my loving mother. Thanks mom!) What you get for your money is an heirloom. If you manage to avoid any big spills, this sweater will last your life… and it will be a life of elegant country style. So drop Louise a line and buy yourself (or someone you love) something truly special.

Shetland Hand Knits: A Recommendation

It’s rare that I offer an out-and-out product recommendation on this blog, but I want recommend Louise Irvine and her Shetland Hand Knits.

Shetland Hand Knits make real hand-made sweaters, and they make them in Shetland, Scotland. With legendarily wet and chilly weather, Scotland has long been one of the epicenters of the world of knits. This is especially true for traditional Scottish styles like the Shetland and the Fair Isle, which just so happen to be Shetland Hand Knit’s specialty.

These Fair Isles are made traditionally. That means they’re worked in the round, with two colors per row, and a pallette of muted colors that reflects the Scottish countryside. The knitters, an email suggesting patience reminded me, are largely elderly. These sweaters are truly hand-made to order, including custom sizing specifications, and the results are simply spectacular.

They aren’t cheap. My Fair Isle vest, in the Prince of Wales pattern (pictured above, and inspired by this famous sweater worn by the P of W himself) was over a hundred pounds - about $175. Luckily, mine was a Christmas gift from a loving mother. (Specifically, my loving mother. Thanks mom!)

What you get for your money is an heirloom. If you manage to avoid any big spills, this sweater will last your life… and it will be a life of elegant country style. So drop Louise a line and buy yourself (or someone you love) something truly special.

Posted in Sweaters Scotland Fair Isle Prince of Wales
September 30, 2010
Now y’all know what to get me for Christmas.  I’m a size 42 chest.

Now y’all know what to get me for Christmas.  I’m a size 42 chest.

Posted in Drake's of London Sweaters Fair Isle Sweater Vests
September 21, 2010
siwanoy: Fair Isle sweaters that are hand knit in the UK. The real deal. As long as they’re coming down the pipe, I’ll be reblogging them.

siwanoy:

Fair Isle sweaters that are hand knit in the UK. The real deal.

As long as they’re coming down the pipe, I’ll be reblogging them.

Posted in Fair Isle Fall Sweaters
September 19, 2010
siwanoy: The first time I ever saw Fair Isle sweaters was on Paul McCartney. He is shown in the late 60’s and 70’s wearing a number of different and colorful Fair Isle sweater vests. I wonder who knitted his?

siwanoy:

The first time I ever saw Fair Isle sweaters was on Paul McCartney. He is shown in the late 60’s and 70’s wearing a number of different and colorful Fair Isle sweater vests. I wonder who knitted his?

Posted in Fair Isle Sweaters Paul McCartney
August 7, 2010
A Fair Isles vest, patterned after one made for the Prince of Wales in the 1930s, via A Suitable Wardrobe’s facebook page.

A Fair Isles vest, patterned after one made for the Prince of Wales in the 1930s, via A Suitable Wardrobe’s facebook page.

Posted in A Suitable Wardrobe Fair Isle England
October 31, 2009
It’s On Ebay! Vintage Fair Isle-style sweater by Jantzen, circa 1940s Currently $9.99 with two days left.

It’s On Ebay!

Vintage Fair Isle-style sweater by Jantzen, circa 1940s

Currently $9.99 with two days left.

Posted in Vintage Sweater 1940s It's On Ebay! winter Fair Isle