Fair Isle Sweater Knitting Pattern – AP3302 Create a striking colourwork sweater with this Fair Isle Sweater knitting pattern from Alpaca Yarns. Featuring a statement patterned yoke, comfortable raglan shaping and contrasting ribbed edges, this design is a rewarding project for experienced knitters. The front, back and sleeves are initially worked flat. After the raglan shaping, the pieces are joined and the Fair Isle yoke is worked in the round from a chart. A folded ribbed neckband provides a neat, structured finish. Sizes and Finished Measurements Size S/M M/L Designed to fit bust 85–95 cm 95–105 cm Finished bust 103 cm 113 cm Finished length 60 cm 61 cm Sleeve length 43 cm 43 cm Yarn Designed for Alpaca Yarns Halo. Yarn Requirements Colour S/M M/L Main colour 900 m 1,050 m Contrast colour 1 150 m 150 m Contrast colour 2 300 m 300 m Contrast colour 3 150 m 150 m Total yarn required 1,500 m 1,650 m Yarn quantities are approximate and may vary between knitters. Needles and Notions 3.5 mm knitting needles 4 mm knitting needles 4.5 mm circular needle, 80 cm 4 mm circular needle, 60 cm Four stitch holders Wool needle Alternative needle sizes may be required to achieve the correct tension Tension 20 stitches and 27 rows to 10 cm in stocking stitch using 4 mm needles. Construction Overview The front and back are worked separately and are identical. Sleeves are worked flat from the cuff upwards. The body and sleeves feature raglan armhole shaping. Raglan seams are joined before beginning the yoke. Yoke stitches are transferred to a circular needle and worked in the round. The Fair Isle yoke is worked from a chart using four colours. The ribbed neckband is folded to the inside and sewn into place. Side and sleeve seams are joined using mattress stitch. Design Features Striking four-colour Fair Isle yoke Classic raglan shaping Contrasting ribbed cuffs and hem Folded ribbed neckband Comfortable finished measurements Charted colourwork pattern Skill Level Experienced. This pattern is best suited to knitters comfortable working from a colourwork chart, shaping raglan armholes, knitting in the round and completing mattress-stitch seams. Browse more sweater knitting patterns.
