The motifs from this sweater are taken from a Robe of Glory, the blanket that was given to the first child in some Orkney households. The pattern runs to 13 sides, with plenty of helpful notes. It is suitable as a first Fair Isle sweater.

Things you need to know need to make the sweater

Actual Measurements

Size S M L XL
chest 36 43 50 57 ins
depth of yoke 8.5 8.5 9.5 9.5 ins
below yoke 15.5 15.5 16.5 16.5 ins
length 24 24 26 26 ins
sleeve 16 16 17 18 ins

length adjustable in about 3.5 ins increments
sleeve adjustable in 2 ins increments

Materials
North Ronaldsay fine yarn or other 4 ply, US fingering weight, yarn in the following colours:

Size S M L XL
Main colour brown 250 300 350 380 g
Colour A blonde 120 140 165 180 g
Colour B light grey 35 35 40 45 g
Colour C mid grey 15 15 15 15 g
Colour D white 10 10 10 10 g