Fair Isle Sweater Pattern

This Fair Isle Sweater is a cozy and stylish addition to your winter wardrobe. The traditional Fair Isle colorwork adds a touch of classic charm to this modern design.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 5 colors
  - Main Color (MC): 400g (560 yards)
  - Contrasting Color 1 (CC1): 100g (140 yards)
  - Contrasting Color 2 (CC2): 100g (140 yards)
  - Contrasting Color 3 (CC3): 100g (140 yards)
  - Contrasting Color 4 (CC4): 100g (140 yards)
• US 8 / UK 6 / 5mm knitting needles
• US 6 / UK 8 / 4mm knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge

22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using larger needles

Size

Adult Small (Medium, Large, XL, XXL)
Finished Chest Measurements: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) inches

Instructions

1. Using MC and larger needles, cast on 100 (110, 120, 130, 140) stitches. Work in 2x2 ribbing for 2 inches.
2. Switch to smaller needles. Begin Fair Isle pattern:

Round 1: With MC, knit.
Round 2: With CC1, knit.
Round 3: With MC, knit.
Round 4: With CC2, knit.
Continue in pattern following chart until piece measures 16 (17, 18, 19, 20) inches from cast on edge, ending with a CC4 round.

3. Shape armholes:

Next round: With CC4, bind off 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) stitches, knit to end.
Next round: With MC, knit to last 2 stitches, k2tog.
Repeat the last 2 rounds 4 more times.

4. Continue working even in stockinette stitch until armholes measure 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9) inches, ending with a wrong side row.

Continue to follow the full pattern on the Purl Jam website for detailed instructions on shaping the neckline, shoulders, and finishing the sweater.