Colorwork Sweater Fair Isle Pattern

Description:

A beautiful Fair Isle colorwork sweater pattern that combines intricate designs and cozy comfort.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 3 different colors - 500g/17.6oz in main color (MC), 200g/7oz in contrast color 1 (CC1), 200g/7oz in contrast color 2 (CC2)
• Needles: US size 6 (UK 8, 4mm) and US size 8 (UK 6, 5mm) circular needles
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge:

20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles

Sizing:

This pattern is available in sizes XS (S, M, L, XL) corresponding to bust sizes 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) inches.

Instructions:

1. Using MC and smaller needles, cast on 100 (112, 124, 136, 148) stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
2. Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 1 inch.
3. Switch to larger needles and knit in stockinette stitch, while following the Fair Isle colorwork chart provided.
4. Continue in pattern until piece measures 18 (18.5, 19, 19.5, 20) inches from cast on edge.
5. Shape armholes by binding off 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
6. Continue in pattern until armholes measure 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9) inches.
7. Shape neck by binding off center 20 stitches and working each side separately.
8. Continue on each side, binding off 3 stitches at the neck edge 3 times.
9. Finish off and repeat for the other side.
10. Join yarn at neck edge and pick up stitches for ribbed neckline.
11. Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 1 inch and bind off loosely.
12. Weave in all ends and block to measurements.