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Fair-Isle
Description:
A modern interpretation of a classic sweater type which is popular with both sexes. The use of a multi-color yarn simplifies the design scheme and so makes the sweater easier to knit up than the traditional Fair-Isles.
To fit chest 34 (37, 40)“ / 86 (94, 102)cm
Yarn
Main yarn M - 150 (150, 200)g medium-weight Shetland (grey brown)
Yarn A - 150 (150, 200)g medium-weight Shetland (dark brown)
Yarn B - 150 (150, 200)g medium-weight Shetland (pale blue/mid brown mix)
Yarn C - 175 (175, 200)g medium-weight Shetland (beige)
Yarn D - 125 (150, 150)g medium-weight Shetland (mid brown)
Yarn E - 100 (100, 125)g medium-weight Shetland (rust)
Knitting needles sizes 3.25mm and 4mm
Gauge: 26 sts x 26 rows = 10cm in Fair Isle pattern on 4mm needles
- First published: January 1982
- Page created: April 20, 2026
- Last updated: May 5, 2026 …
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