Fair Isle

noun

: a style of knitting originating in the Shetland Islands that is characterized by bands of multicolored geometric patterns
also : an article of clothing knitted in this style

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Amazon Essentials Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater $35 at Amazon With over 1,400 five-star ratings, many other customers were pleased with the Amazon Essentials Sweater. Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2024 Amazon Essentials Crewneck Sweater Fair Isle comes back year after year, and Drew Barrymore and Katie Holmes have both been spotted in the festive seasonal essential recently. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024 Banana Republic’s olive green shearling is the undeniable standout, while Frame’s festive Fair Isle and a pair of knitted stirrup leggings from J.Crew shine just the same in the mix. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024 Whether you’re drawn to a whimsical Fair Isle pattern or want something a bit more merry and bright, there’s a Walmart ugly Christmas sweater out there for you. Shea Simmons, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Fair Isle 

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Fair Isle was in 1851

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“Fair Isle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fair%20Isle. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.

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