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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There will be beer dinners (for example, the Fair Isle Brewing Dinner at Anchovy Bar in San Francisco on Feb. 25), food and beer pairing events, games, probably some stand-up comedy or wrestling matches and definitely live music.
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Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Gregory Shamus / Getty Images The designs were inspired by the Dolomite Mountains and bold pattern illustrations, Ben Sherman says, and incorporate heritage checks and Fair Isle knitwear.
—Melissa Gaffney, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
As Cal tells his former best friend, Isla, her Fair Isle sweater boasts 29 different shades.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Which Fair Isle sweater will make it into your carry-on.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
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Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Gregory Shamus / Getty Images The designs were inspired by the Dolomite Mountains and bold pattern illustrations, Ben Sherman says, and incorporate heritage checks and Fair Isle knitwear.
—Melissa Gaffney, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
As Cal tells his former best friend, Isla, her Fair Isle sweater boasts 29 different shades.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Which Fair Isle sweater will make it into your carry-on.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Fair Isle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fair%20Isle. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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