Fair Isle V-neck Jumper Pattern

Fair Isle V-necked Jumper

Inspired by Textiles from the Shetland Museum Collection

Materials

Jamieson & Smith Shetland Heritage ñ 100% Real Shetland Wool - 110m(120yd)/25g

Yarn A ñ Indigo: 4(5,6,6) x 25g balls

Yarn B ñ Flugga White: 4(5,6,6) x 25g balls

Yarn C ñ Berry Wine: 4(5,6,6) x 25g balls

Yarn D ñ Peat: 4(5,6,6) x 25g balls

Yarn E ñ Auld Gold: 3(4,5,5) x 25g balls

2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) or 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles (depending on which size you are making, see below)

2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) or 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) DPNs (depending on which size you are making, see below)

2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) or 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles(depending on which size you are making ñ use one size smaller than main needles)

Waste yarn, preferably a smooth cotton to avoid felting with main yarn

To fit chest (in) 32-34,36-38,40-42,44-48

Tension

Second and fourth sizes only:

30sts and 32 rounds = 10cm/4in over Fair Isle pattern in the round, using 3mm needles

First and third sizes only:

34sts and 38 rounds = 10cm/4in over Fair Isle pattern in the round using, 2.75mm needles