Hairst Cardigan designed by Sandra Manson for Jamieson & Smith, a classic Fair Isle Yoke.
Materials
•Jamieson & Smith Shetland 2ply Jumper Weight Yarn (100% Real Shetland Wool)
oYarn A - FC24: 11 (12, 12, 13, 14, 14) x 25g balls
oYarn B – 1: 1 x 25g ball
oYarn C – 87: 1 x 25g ball
oYarn D – 122: 1 x 25g ball
oYarn E – FC58: 1 x 25g ball
oYarn F – FC46: 1 x 25g ball
•2.5mm (UK 12/US 2) DPNs
•3mm (UK 11/US 3) DPNs
•Popper buttons (optional)
•Tapestry needle
Sizing (finished size)
•Bust: 34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44) in (86 [91, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 112] cm)
•Length: 20½ (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) in (52 [53.5, 56, 58.5, 61, 63.5] cm)
•Arm length: 17 (18, 19, 20, 21, 22) in (43 [45.5, 48, 51, 53.5, 56] cm)
To fit: 32-34, (34-36, 36-38, 38-40, 40-42, 42-44) in (81.3-86.4, [86.4-91.4, 91.4-96.5, 96.5-101.6, 101.6-106.7, 106.7-111.8] cm)
Tension
28 sts and 28 rows = 10cm/4in
Sleeves are made in the round.
Body fronts & back are made separately and sewn neatly together before sewing on sleeves.
The yoke is then picked up and knitted. The pattern includes the steek method or you can alternate between knit and purl rows to the end of the yoke pattern.
