If you haven’t heard of Fair Isle, not to worry, this is what you need to know:
-Fair isle is a knitting technique that uses multiple colors to highlight traditional Shetland patterns
-The knit style was brought into fashion when the Prince of Wales began wearing knit vests with the iconic pattern in the 1920s
-Fair Isle gets its name from a small island off the northern coast of Scotland
Dale of Norway offers classic selection for the modern man. The Manual caught up the iconic Norwegian brand to see what they’ve done with the classic look. Their Fall 2013 line offers several different sweater styles and a new jacket style called the Telemark. Dale’s sweater patterns and color palettes remain timeless, while their sweaters are cut for the contemporary age. Traditional Shetland patterns are dressed in blue, red, white and some black. To pick one of these up, visit the online retail site or one of Dale of Norway’s listed retailers. The brand is usually found in stores that cater to winter sportswear.
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