Loon Fair Isle Northern Lights Sweater Pattern

Description:

This pattern is inspired by the beauty of the northern lights dancing across the sky, with a majestic loon soaring through the night. The intricate fair isle design captures the essence of this natural wonder.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors - Navy Blue (200g), Light Blue (150g), White (100g)
• Needles: US 6 / UK 8 / 4mm and US 8 / UK 6 / 5mm knitting needles
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

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

Sizing:

This pattern is available in sizes S (M, L, XL) corresponding to chest measurements of 36 (40, 44, 48) inches.

Instructions:

1. Using smaller needles and Navy Blue yarn, cast on 100 (110, 120, 130) stitches. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.
2. Switch to larger needles and Light Blue yarn. Begin the fair isle pattern following the chart provided.
3. Continue in the fair isle pattern until piece measures 16 (17, 18, 19) inches from cast on edge.
4. Shape armholes: Bind off 5 (6, 7, 8) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Decrease 1 stitch at each armhole edge every other row 3 times.
5. Continue in pattern until armholes measure 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5) inches.
6. Shape neck: Work across 30 (35, 40, 45) stitches, place center 40 (40, 40, 50) stitches on holder, join a new ball of yarn and work across remaining 30 (35, 40, 45) stitches.
7. Work each side of neck separately, decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge every other row 3 times. Work even until neck measures same as armholes.
8. Join shoulder seams.
9. Collar: With smaller needles and Navy Blue yarn, pick up and knit stitches around the neck opening. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 1.5 inches. Bind off in pattern.

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