Fair-Isle by Jose Franks

Fair-Isle

Knitting
January 1982
26 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Fair Isle pattern
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
34 (37, 40)" / 86 (94, 102)cm
English

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