Step into the enchanting world of Fair Isle with Marie! Explore her passion for the island, its exquisite knitwear, and discover the various ways you can connect with this truly special place. Whether you're interested in purchasing a knitting pattern or having a Fair Isle knitting piece hand-made just for you, or even considering visiting the island to join Marie for an all-inclusive week-long knitting holiday, there's a delightful adventure waiting for you!
Fair Isle knitting holidays 2026
Experience the unique way of living in Fair Isle.
For a week, fully immerse yourself in the tradition of knitting on the island. Marie will tailor the perfect holiday for you. Knit your own piece of Fair Isle that will stay with you as a life-long reminder of a unique adventure.
Made in Fair Isle knitwear
designed, knitted and hand-finished in Fair Isle
hand-knitting holidays : guests tutors
This year, Marie will welcome back a few of her favourite knitting visitors to Fair Isle to host a week of friendship, creativity, and traditional knitting for a small group of passionate knitters. Spend seven nights on Fair Isle with nine fellow knitters and enjoy a full immersion in island life and all things Fair Isle knitting.
During your stay, you’ll begin your own project and learn all the techniques needed to complete it, a lasting reminder of a once-in-a-lifetime trip. These holidays are designed for intermediate knitters with some experience in colourwork. Beginner tuition will not be provided, so guests are requested to assess their own skill level honestly.
Hand-Knitting Patterns
Only those two patterns are available for hand-knitters , the other pattern on my website are for machine knitters. Those hand-knitting patterns are also available in French.
Fair Isle throws
design in Fair Isle, made in Ullapool, Scotland
Dive into the world of machine-knitted Fair Isle with Marie's Masterclass!
From beginner basics to advanced techniques, explore the art of high-quality knitwear passed down from generations of island artisans. Immerse yourself in a carefully crafted range of knitting patterns and elevate your skills.
Machine-knitting online class
Machine-Knitting Patterns
Those patterns are written for flat-bed machines like Brother or Silver Reed.
Fair Isle, the island
Did you know this astonishing tiny island, standing alone where the Atlantic meets the North Sea, is the most remote inhabited island in the United Kingdom? Visiting Fair Isle is an adventure so make sure you have all the facts about this unique place.
Fair Isle knitwear made-to-order
Find here a selection of hand-made authentic Fair Isle knitwear showcasing Marie’s beautiful designs, knitted in the island by Marie and skilled islanders. Purchase your own piece of the island heritage to stay with you for a lifetime.
More than just a knitter, Marie Bruhat
Marie is a textile artist and knitwear designer, originally from Auvergne in France. She first visited Fair Isle, the UK’s most remote inhabited island in 2015 and fell under the spell of the island’s life and culture, past and present, Marie moved her life to the island in 2017.
Being a committed part of the tiny island community means involvement. Today, alongside her knitting studio and artistic practice, she hosts knitting holidays, runs her busy croft (tending around 50 sheep); she is also is a fully-trained firefighter for the local airport!
