Fair Isle cardigan
machine-knit pattern pdf download (english)
The Fair Isle Cardigan is a really easy-to-wear, reliable piece. It is the most complicated garments of my collection and will offer great satisfaction when mastered. Knit it oversized for a relaxed look or choose a size that will fit more closely; either way, it’s a reassuringly warm and comfortable everyday garment.
Starting with the ribs, the two halves of the front, the back and the sleeves of the garment are knitted separately. Then, by hand, the shoulder seams are grafted together, the top of the sleeves are grafted onto the armhole, the side seams are sewn together using mattress stitch, the top slant of the sleeve is sewn to the body of the cardigan. Finally, the ribbed trims are grafted all the way around... a true masterpiece !
The two-tone charts will show the construction of the garment and pattern placements, but refer to the colourway chart of your choice for where to place the colours. Every motif is unique, so you can quickly identify your position in the pattern.
The possibilities for playing with colours are infinite. This knitting pattern will provide you with charts for a couple of traditional options: One in the famous bright Fair Isle colours with a slight “Marie twist” and one in the natural colours of Shetland sheep. It also includes charts for beginners’ colourways, where only the foreground or background colour changes. You will also find blank charts for you to use when choosing your own colours.
The construction for size 5 and 6 is slightly different, as the cardigan’s back is knitted in two panels, which are then joined in the middle. Therefore, the back for size 5 and 6 have their own instructions.
Yarn : Jamieson’s of Shetland, Spindrift (2ply equivalent to 4ply/fingering weight; 100% Shetland wool; 105m/115 yds per 25g ball)
Gauge : @ tension 10 in Fair Isle / Hand washed and steamed flat:
30 sts and 30 rows to 4 inches / 10cm
Sizes : Chest circumference / length
S1 : 31.50 in 80 cm / 27.75 in 70 cm
S2 : 37.75 in 96 cm / 27.75 in 70 cm
S3 : 44 in 112 cm / 30.25 in 77 cm
S4 : 50.50 in 128cm / 30.25 in 77 cm
S5 : 56.75 in 144 cm / 31.75 in 80.5 cm
S6 : 63 in 160 cm / 31.75 in 80.5 cm
In addition to these written instructions, the Fair Isle Academy is an online platform with 80 videos, over 7 hours of technical instructions for you to learn how to knit Fair Isle like a pro. This course is available as a monthly subscription on the Machine Knit Community.
Note that yarn quantities provided in the patterns are estimates, given the numerous colour combinations and size possibilities.
machine-knit pattern pdf download (english)
The Fair Isle Cardigan is a really easy-to-wear, reliable piece. It is the most complicated garments of my collection and will offer great satisfaction when mastered. Knit it oversized for a relaxed look or choose a size that will fit more closely; either way, it’s a reassuringly warm and comfortable everyday garment.
Starting with the ribs, the two halves of the front, the back and the sleeves of the garment are knitted separately. Then, by hand, the shoulder seams are grafted together, the top of the sleeves are grafted onto the armhole, the side seams are sewn together using mattress stitch, the top slant of the sleeve is sewn to the body of the cardigan. Finally, the ribbed trims are grafted all the way around... a true masterpiece !
The two-tone charts will show the construction of the garment and pattern placements, but refer to the colourway chart of your choice for where to place the colours. Every motif is unique, so you can quickly identify your position in the pattern.
The possibilities for playing with colours are infinite. This knitting pattern will provide you with charts for a couple of traditional options: One in the famous bright Fair Isle colours with a slight “Marie twist” and one in the natural colours of Shetland sheep. It also includes charts for beginners’ colourways, where only the foreground or background colour changes. You will also find blank charts for you to use when choosing your own colours.
The construction for size 5 and 6 is slightly different, as the cardigan’s back is knitted in two panels, which are then joined in the middle. Therefore, the back for size 5 and 6 have their own instructions.
Yarn : Jamieson’s of Shetland, Spindrift (2ply equivalent to 4ply/fingering weight; 100% Shetland wool; 105m/115 yds per 25g ball)
Gauge : @ tension 10 in Fair Isle / Hand washed and steamed flat:
30 sts and 30 rows to 4 inches / 10cm
Sizes : Chest circumference / length
S1 : 31.50 in 80 cm / 27.75 in 70 cm
S2 : 37.75 in 96 cm / 27.75 in 70 cm
S3 : 44 in 112 cm / 30.25 in 77 cm
S4 : 50.50 in 128cm / 30.25 in 77 cm
S5 : 56.75 in 144 cm / 31.75 in 80.5 cm
S6 : 63 in 160 cm / 31.75 in 80.5 cm
In addition to these written instructions, the Fair Isle Academy is an online platform with 80 videos, over 7 hours of technical instructions for you to learn how to knit Fair Isle like a pro. This course is available as a monthly subscription on the Machine Knit Community.
Note that yarn quantities provided in the patterns are estimates, given the numerous colour combinations and size possibilities.
machine-knit pattern pdf download (english)
The Fair Isle Cardigan is a really easy-to-wear, reliable piece. It is the most complicated garments of my collection and will offer great satisfaction when mastered. Knit it oversized for a relaxed look or choose a size that will fit more closely; either way, it’s a reassuringly warm and comfortable everyday garment.
Starting with the ribs, the two halves of the front, the back and the sleeves of the garment are knitted separately. Then, by hand, the shoulder seams are grafted together, the top of the sleeves are grafted onto the armhole, the side seams are sewn together using mattress stitch, the top slant of the sleeve is sewn to the body of the cardigan. Finally, the ribbed trims are grafted all the way around... a true masterpiece !
The two-tone charts will show the construction of the garment and pattern placements, but refer to the colourway chart of your choice for where to place the colours. Every motif is unique, so you can quickly identify your position in the pattern.
The possibilities for playing with colours are infinite. This knitting pattern will provide you with charts for a couple of traditional options: One in the famous bright Fair Isle colours with a slight “Marie twist” and one in the natural colours of Shetland sheep. It also includes charts for beginners’ colourways, where only the foreground or background colour changes. You will also find blank charts for you to use when choosing your own colours.
The construction for size 5 and 6 is slightly different, as the cardigan’s back is knitted in two panels, which are then joined in the middle. Therefore, the back for size 5 and 6 have their own instructions.
Yarn : Jamieson’s of Shetland, Spindrift (2ply equivalent to 4ply/fingering weight; 100% Shetland wool; 105m/115 yds per 25g ball)
Gauge : @ tension 10 in Fair Isle / Hand washed and steamed flat:
30 sts and 30 rows to 4 inches / 10cm
Sizes : Chest circumference / length
S1 : 31.50 in 80 cm / 27.75 in 70 cm
S2 : 37.75 in 96 cm / 27.75 in 70 cm
S3 : 44 in 112 cm / 30.25 in 77 cm
S4 : 50.50 in 128cm / 30.25 in 77 cm
S5 : 56.75 in 144 cm / 31.75 in 80.5 cm
S6 : 63 in 160 cm / 31.75 in 80.5 cm
In addition to these written instructions, the Fair Isle Academy is an online platform with 80 videos, over 7 hours of technical instructions for you to learn how to knit Fair Isle like a pro. This course is available as a monthly subscription on the Machine Knit Community.
Note that yarn quantities provided in the patterns are estimates, given the numerous colour combinations and size possibilities.
