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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.”
Sizes:
3 sizes to fit chest 34 (37, 40)in (86, 94, 102)cm
Gauge:
26 sts and 26 rows to 4in over Fair-Isle pattern on no. 5 needles (or size needed to obtain given tension)
Materials:
Main yarn M 6 (6, 7)oz medium-weight Shetland (gray brown)
Yarn A 6 (6, 7)oz medium-weight Shetland (dark brown)
Yarn B 6 (6, 7)oz medium-weight Shetland (pale blue, mid brown mix)
Yarn C 6 (6, 7)oz medium-weight Shetland (beige)
Yarn D 5 (6, 6) oz medium-weight Shetland (mid brown)
Yarn E 4 (4, 5)oz medium-weight Shetland (rust)
1 pair no 3 needles
1 pair no 5 needles
- First published: January 1982
- Page created: April 20, 2026
- Last updated: April 21, 2026 …
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