Definition of Fair Isle
: a style of knitting originating in the Shetland Islands that is characterized by bands of multicolored geometric patterns
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: an article of clothing knitted in this style
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“Fair Isle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fair%20Isle. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of Fair Isle was in 1851
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