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Christmas Fair Isle Vest Pattern

This pattern is for a cozy and festive Christmas fair isle vest that will keep you warm and stylish throughout the holiday season.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two main colors (MC1 and MC2) and several additional contrasting colors
• Needles: US 8/UK 6/5mm knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches/10cm in stockinette stitch

Size:

One size fits most

Instructions:

1. Using MC1, cast on 80 stitches.
2. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch and knit 2 rows.
4. Begin fair isle pattern using MC1 and MC2, following chart below.
5. Continue in pattern until piece measures 15 inches from cast on edge.
6. Shape armholes: Bind off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
7. Decrease row: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1.
8. Repeat the decrease row every 4th row 3 more times. (68 stitches)
9. Continue even until armhole measures 9 inches.
10. Bind off 24 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows for shoulders.
11. Work each side of the vest separately. Decrease 1 stitch at neck edge every other row 3 times.
12. Bind off remaining stitches.
13. Join yarn at underarm and pick up 60 stitches around armhole.
14. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 4 inches. Bind off in pattern.
15. Repeat for other armhole.

Fair Isle Chart:

Insert fair isle chart here.

Enjoy your festive Christmas fair isle vest!

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