Fair Isle Jumper (Medium Size) by Bestway

Fair Isle Jumper (Medium Size)

by Bestway
Knitting
Light Fingering ?
32 stitches = 4 inches
in stranded pattern
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 1 - 2.25 mm
2.25 mm (B)
34"
English

Short-sleeved Fair Isle jumper with flower pattern from Bestway leaflet 1945.

Uses 6 oz. of light green wool for background, 1 oz each of emerald, blue and yellow for leaves and flowers, and 1/2 oz tan for “soil” stripes.

Tension 8 sts/inch in stranded pattern on UK 10 needles. UK 12 needles are used for the ribbing and a No. 13 crochet hook for the button closure on the left shoulder.

Knit in two-colour stranded technique from the bottom up in pieces and seamed. Has detailed written-out instructions and a small pattern chart.

Finished measurements: bust 34 inches, length 19 inches, sleeve 5.5 inches long.