Fairisle is one of the oldest knitting styles, originating from the island of Fair Isle which lies between the Shetland and Orkney Islands to the north of Scotland. It is a technique of knitting with 2 colours per row and has distinctive patterns which have been used for generations.

In this short course, we will learn the basics of the Fairisle style of knitting, including reading a pattern, and you will start to make a hot water bottle cover that you can complete at home.