Spencer by Wiebke Burdin

Spencer

Knitting
May 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
in fair isle pattern
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
957 - 1531 yards (875 - 1400 m)
XS (S) M (L) XL
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

About this Top
I had so much fun knitting this retro-inspired summer top, that I would like to share this with you. Knitting a Fair-Isle pattern with a cotton yarn seems unusual, but I was very suprised and satisfied with the result.

I hope you enjoy it and happy knitting in the summer!

Finished Measurements
The given sizes are the sizes of the finished top. The positive ease of the top is about 5-10 cm. Please consider this before choosing a size.

Bust circumference of the top: approx. 84 (96) 107 (119) 131 cm.
Length of the top: approx. 51 (53) 55 (57) 59 cm.

Yarns Requirements
Rowan Summerlight 4ply, 100 % cotton, 50 g / 175 m
Color 1: 00441 Rooibos, 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 skein
Color 2: 00432 Aubergine, 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 skein
Color 3: 00437 Seashell, 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 skein