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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Veronica Beard Anne Fair Isle alpaca-blend sweater $645 $516 MYTHERESA The Barn Jacket Last spring, the barn jacket was spotted on nearly everyone from the street style scene to the runways. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024 Courtesy of brand Hanna Andersson Heritage Red Fair Isle Holiday Matching Family Pajamas $49 $29 Hanna Andersson Courtesy of brand Hanna Andersson Women’s Holiday Long Sleeve Pajama Set $139 $83 Hanna Andersson Orvis Black Friday Deals Since when does Orvis make such cute clothes? Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2024 Jessica Simpson Farrah Pullover Sweater $27 $15 at Walmart Your winter wardrobe isn’t complete without a Fair Isle sweater, and this one from Jessica Simpson’s collection is marked down to just $15. Bridget Degnan, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024 Shop More Fair Isle Sweaters: The Draped Blouse With a Flared, A-Line Skirt One of our many dressing moods for fall is mature, stealth, and effortless elegant. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Oct. 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 Dec. 2024.

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