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When we think of Christmas jumpers, a classic Fair Isle design usually springs to mind.
It’s been adapted over the years to include cute and kitschy motifs ranging from distinctly festive scenes featuring Santa and his reindeers, to more novelty designs such as the official Marmite Christmas knit, or the recent sausage roll-themed design by Greggs. But where exactly does it come from, and why do we instantly associate it with the festive season?
