Desiree Fairisle Jumper by MillaMia Sweden

Desiree Fairisle Jumper

Knitting
October 2018
Sport (12 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
Bust 82cm -107cm
English
This pattern is available from lovecrafts.com for $5.75.

If you love Fair Isle with a monochrome twist, this is the sweater for you - MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino’s signature twist shows off the stitches perfectly, and you’ll love the classic Fair Isle houndstooth and diamond motifs. The patterns are shown in easy-to-follow charts, and each sweater piece is worked flat and seamed together.

MATERIALS
MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino is exclusively available at
www.loveknitting.com
• 7(7:8:8:9:9) 50g / 13⁄4 oz balls of MillaMia Naturally Soft
Merino in Pitch Black 100 (M)
• 4(4:5:5:6:6) balls Snow 124 (C).
• Pair each 3mm (US 2) and 3.25mm (US 3) knitting
needles
• Circular 3mm (US 2) and 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needle

TENSION / GAUGE
25 sts and 34 rows to 10cm/4in square over st st using
3.25mm (US 3) needles.
29 sts and 32 rows to 10cm/4in square over Fairisle patt
working from chart A using 3.25mm (US 3) needles.

HINTS AND TIPS
Follow the 3 mini charts to create an overall fairisle knit
pattern. Keep the shaping as set in the pattern, but mix up the
chart placement to create your own take on this classic.