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

Examples of Fair Isle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Amazon Essentials Crewneck Sweater Fair Isle comes back year after year, and Kate Hudson and Jennifer Lopez have both been spotted in the winter essential recently. —Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025

Bestselling categories and looks were outerwear, cold-weather accessories, Fair Isle sweaters, fragrance, fur, faux fur, sleepwear including matching parent and kids sets, athleisure, and athletic footwear. —David Moin, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025

His cheerful face is flanked by rows of Fair Isle-style snowflakes, white fountain cups, and Golden Arches. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025

Sharp staples in the mix include Aflalo’s funnel-neck leather bomber jacket, Still Here’s fashion-favorite blue jeans, and Zara’s Fair Isle sweater for an extra hit of festivity. —Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Fair Isle

• argyle
• awhile
• beguile
• compile
• condyle
• defile
• erstwhile
• exile
• freestyle
• gentile
• hairstyle
• lifestyle