Fair Isle Cardigan and Hat by linda Mary

Fair Isle Cardigan and Hat

Knitting
October 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
300 - 350 yards (274 - 320 m)
to fit 18" girl doll
English
This pattern is available from lovecrafts.com for £2.50.

A cardigan and hat with an easy fair isle pattern around the yoke, knit in double knit yarn. Separate instructions are given for knitting on straight needles worked in rows, and for dpns, working in the round.

You will need approx:
Sweater: 50g double knit yarn in main, 5g contrast 1 and 5g contrast 2
Hat: 30g double knit yarn in main, 5g contrast 1 and 5g contrast 2
Needles size: 3.25mm and 4mm (US 3 and 6) straight or double pointed/circular, 5 small buttons

The simple Fair Isle design makes this an ideal project for anyone new to colour work