The Fair Isle Print

Fair Isle is is a specific type of multi-colored, geometric patterned knitwear that originated on the island of Fair Isle in Scotland's Shetland archipelago. Characterized by a traditional palette of 5-6 colors, but with only two colors used per row, it is a stranded knitting technique where unused yarn is carried across the back to create a warm, non-reversible fabric. Today, the term is sometimes used more broadly to describe any knitwear with colorful, geometric patterns.

The Fair Isle print is a look that is very popular every winter and especially even more popular during the holiday season. It is a look most closely associated with ski holidays. Fair Isle printed looks is a look that not everyone would gravitate towards because it can seem a bit much and a bit too festive and christmas looking. But I think the Fair Isle print is a look trying out at least once especially during the holiday season.

If you're not someone that likes prints then the Fair Isle look may not be for you and that is completely fine there are other looks out there that you can try out. But if you don't mind prints and have never tried the Fair Isle print then you've come to the right place. Below are some Fair Isle prints worth checking out. To learn more about the Fair Isle prints below you can click on each link below each picture which will take you to the retailer selling the look.

J. Crew Fair Isle cardigan in wool blend $138;

COS Fair Isle Wool-Cashmere Cardigan $259;

STAUD Zane Fair Isle wool-blend sweater $425;

Pilcro Crew-Neck Cozy Fair Isle Cardigan Sweater $128;

Zara Fair Isle Jacquard Knit Jumper $59.90;

Lily Silk Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater $209;

COS Fair-Isle Wool-Cashmere Sweater $259;