Man’s waistcoat (UK)/vest (US) with a traditional fair-isle pattern worked in black, red, yellow and blue which is reminiscent of an exotic oriental carpet.

There are also patterns for a child’s sweater and a ladies’ sweater with elephant motifs and rich colourwork.

Yarn requirements:

1 skein (220 yards) of Sea Breeze in 565 Madeira, 557 Forget-me-not and 558 Truffle
3 skeins (525 yards) of Cabled Mercerised Cotton in 319 Black
2 skeins (350 yards) of Cabled Mercerised Cotton in 338 Geranium
1 skein (175 yards) of Cabled Mercerised Cotton in 337 Firethorn, 336 Saffron and 309 Deep Blue