The Fair Isle Sweater by Penny Hill

The Fair Isle Sweater

Knitting
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1263 - 1952 yards (1155 - 1785 m)
UK 8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20)
English

Give a nod to ski-slope chic with our great introduction to colourwork. Taking its lead from the traditional yoke design of Scandinavian heritage knits, Penny’s purple sweater is mostly worked in plain stocking stitch but features stranded colour patterns around the base, sleeve cuffs and yoke.

Measurements & sizes
Dress size (approx): 8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20)
To fit chest (cm): 82 (87, 92, 97, 102, 107, 112)
Actual chest (cm): 90 (97, 104.5, 111.5, 119,
Length to shoulder (cm): 52 (53, 55, 56, 57,
Sleeve length (cm): 33cm