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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It’s filled with casual and leisure apparel and accessories such as Fair Isle sweaters, checkered overshirts and corduroy pants.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 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
William and Louis match in dark green sweaters and blue jeans, while Charlotte, who rests her head on her father's shoulder, also wears a green Fair Isle sweater and scarf.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Fair Isle typically appears on knitwear or scarves, but Edinburgh’s Walker Slater puts it at your fingertips in the case of its Donleavy glove.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 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
William and Louis match in dark green sweaters and blue jeans, while Charlotte, who rests her head on her father's shoulder, also wears a green Fair Isle sweater and scarf.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Fair Isle typically appears on knitwear or scarves, but Edinburgh’s Walker Slater puts it at your fingertips in the case of its Donleavy glove.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Fair Isle
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“Fair Isle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fair%20Isle. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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