Fairisle Pullover by Jaeger Handknits

Fairisle Pullover

Knitting
January 1982
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 9 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 1 - 2.25 mm
1600 - 1800 yards (1463 - 1646 m)
33 (35, 37, 39) inches finished bust measurement
English

Yarn:

  • 5 (6, 6, 6) balls Main Color
  • 1 (1, 1, 1) ball each Contrast Color A, B, and C

The body is worked in the round to the underarm. The sleeves, front, and back are worked flat until the yoke starts, at which point everything is joined and worked in the round to make a circular yoke. The sleeves are seamed.

Pattern allows for one inch (2.5 cm) of positive ease at the bustline.