Fair Isle Memories
Apart from photographs, I don't have too many things that belonged to my Dad. But I do have this -
Its a beautiful Fair Isle knitted tank top, probably from the 40s. I think that my Aunt knit it for him. Not sure why I ended up with it, but I'm really glad I did.
Beautiful pattern and so neat and tidy on the inside.
This is a photograph of my Dad and me - cute or what ... no, don't answer that!
This is my brother and I with Dad. I remember that dress - it was royal blue and white. My brother's shorts were brown and so was his cute little bowtie. This is us in our Sunday best.
I remember in the 70s in Greenock (and perhaps elsewhere), there was a fad for fair isle cardigans - the ones which are plain, but have a patterned yoke. Everybody who could knit made their own and older ladies who made them were in great demand. They were worn stylishly (well, for the time) with jeans and a white shirt. Lucky for me, my Granny knew a lady who knit them and I had a couple. Unfortunately, they had to be hand washed or they shrunk! Guess what happened to mine - being a young woman about town (ha!), and not having the patience to hand wash - yup, they didn't last long!
Ah, memories!
Love, Liz
Fair Isle is an island in the far north of Scotland, halfway between Orkney and Shetland. Good website here.
Comments
I love your Dad's beautiful vest, have you ever worn it?
Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!
Pomona x
Love your cute little dress in the last pic.
Gosh, my mum was a dab hand at knitting (and crochet and making clothes). If only I'd inherited a smidgeon of her skills! xx
Liz
Just a shame in the 70's you didnt know about felting! You could have made something from your shrunken jumpers!
Love the mirror makeover in your last post. :0)
Love the old photos too!
June
Thanks for sharing.
Danielle xo
PS you were an adorable little baby : )
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I'm a fan of fair isle knits!
Jem xXx
Hope you're having a BRILLIANT weekend Love....!!
That little vest is so SWEET.... I'm GLAD you ended up with it....!
And how LUCKY are you to have those WONDERfUL photos of your Dad....!!!!!
Cheers,
Tamarah :o)
Thank you very much for your kind comment on my quilt. Have a great week!
Louise xx