Lerwick by Ron Schweitzer

Lerwick

Knitting
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in chart B and larger needles
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
4560 - 5510 yards (4170 - 5038 m)
45.5 in/115.5 cm (49.5 in/125.75, 53.5 in/136 cm)
English

…the capital of Shetland with its busy harbor, Lerwick is rich in history. Lerwick is a V-neck cardigan.

From the collection, Postcards From Shetland released in 2003..
This pattern has been out of print and is now available, through contract with the designer, in PDF, from Knitting Tales. This V-neck cardigan is a traditional Fair Isle knitted in round with dropped shoulders and using 9 colors.

Originally written for Yarns International Shetland 2000, this yarn is now sold by maker Jamieson & Smith, Shetland Supreme Jumper Weight (naturals) with the same color numbers. Original dyed colors no longer available but can be replaced with Jamieson & Smith, Jumper Weight.

In addition to pattern, purchasers receive additional PDFs on yarn selection, steeking, and resizing.

Suggested Yarn: The natural colors are Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme Jumper Weight. The dyed colors are listed under their original name. Please see the tip sheet on Choosing Colors to find ideas for replacement. All amounts are based on a 50g ball 172m/188yds.
2001: 3 (4, 4)
2003: 3 (4, 4)
2004: 5 (6, 6)
2005: 3 (4, 4)
2006; 5 (6, 6)
2007: 1 (1, 1)
2009: 1 (1, 1)
Allium: 1 (1, 1)
Madder: 1 (1, 1)