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Ten colorful Fair Isle fisherman keps (or caps or hats) piled atop a table

What Is a Fisherman’s Kep?

Jennifer Daley

A fisherman’s kep is a knitted cap or hat that is often long, conical, and colorful. Handknitted keps were historically worn by fishermen and sailors in many maritime nations.

What Is a Fisherman’s Kep?

Jennifer Daley

A fisherman’s kep is a knitted cap or hat that is often long, conical, and colorful. Handknitted keps were historically worn by fishermen and sailors in many maritime nations.

Three Different Mitten Thumb Techniques

Three Different Mitten Thumb Techniques

Jennifer Daley

Three variations of mittens with a historic Scottish plaid and different thumb techniques. Knit with 100% pure Shetland wool from Jamieson and Smith, on 2.5mm knitting needles.

Three Different Mitten Thumb Techniques

Jennifer Daley

Three variations of mittens with a historic Scottish plaid and different thumb techniques. Knit with 100% pure Shetland wool from Jamieson and Smith, on 2.5mm knitting needles.

17 Fair Isle Inspired Mitten Patterns

17 Fair Isle Inspired Mitten Patterns

Jennifer Daley

These 17 mitten patterns are now available on my Knitting Jenny website as well as Ravelry. Each pattern book includes about 120 pages and a Design Workbook with templates!

17 Fair Isle Inspired Mitten Patterns

Jennifer Daley

These 17 mitten patterns are now available on my Knitting Jenny website as well as Ravelry. Each pattern book includes about 120 pages and a Design Workbook with templates!

Welcome to Knitting Jenny!

Welcome to Knitting Jenny!

Jennifer Daley

Welcome to Knitting Jenny! I clearly remember when I began this Knitting Jenny website. It was 2005.

Welcome to Knitting Jenny!

Jennifer Daley

Welcome to Knitting Jenny! I clearly remember when I began this Knitting Jenny website. It was 2005.