Fair Isle V-necked Jumper
Inspired by Textiles from the Shetland Museum Collection
Materials
Yarn A – Indigo: 4(5,6,6) x 25g balls
Yarn B – Flugga White: 4(5,6,6) x 25g balls
Yarn C – Berry Wine: 4(5,6,6) x 25g balls
Yarn D – Peat: 4(5,6,6) x 25g balls
Yarn E – Auld Gold: 3(4,5,5) x 25g balls
2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) or 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles (depending on which size you are making, see below)
2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) or 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) DPNs (depending on which size you are making, see below)
2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) or 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles(depending on which size you are making – use one size smaller than main needles)
Waste yarn, preferably a smooth cotton to avoid felting with main yarn
To fit chest (in) 32-34,36-38,40-42,44-48
Tension
Second and fourth sizes only:
30sts and 32 rounds = 10cm/4in over Fair Isle pattern in the round, using 3mm needles
First and third sizes only:
34sts and 38 rounds = 10cm/4in over Fair Isle pattern in the round using, 2.75mm needles
