Cozy Fair Isle Sweater

Cozy Fair Isle Sweater

This cozy Fair Isle sweater features a lovely combination of earthy brown and cream colors, making it a versatile addition to your wardrobe. The intricate pattern is perfect for showcasing your knitting skills while providing warmth and comfort. Suitable for both beginners and more advanced knitters, this pattern will guide you step-by-step to create your own beautiful piece.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Color A: Cream - 400g
  • Color B: Dark Brown - 200g
  • Color C: Light Brown - 200g
• Knitting needles: Size 5 mm (US 8) for body, size 4 mm (US 6) for ribbing
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring tape

Gauge

16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on size 5 mm needles.

Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• RS: Right Side
• WS: Wrong Side
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• CO: Cast on
• BO: Bind off
• MC: Main Color
• CC: Contrast Color

Instructions

Body

1. CO 96 stitches with Color A on size 4 mm needles.
2. Work in ribbing (K1, P1) for 2 inches.
3. Switch to size 5 mm needles. Begin working in stockinette stitch (knit all rows) for 8 inches.
4. To start the Fair Isle pattern:
   • Row 1 (RS): K2 (Color B), K2 (Color A), repeat across the row.
   • Row 2: P all stitches.
   • Continue this pattern, alternating colors to create the design, until the body measures 18 inches.
5. Once the body is complete, place stitches on hold and set aside.

Sleeves (Make 2)

1. CO 40 stitches with Color A on size 4 mm needles.
2. Work in ribbing (K1, P1) for 2 inches.
3. Change to size 5 mm needles. Knit in stockinette for 5 inches.
4. Begin the Fair Isle pattern:
   • Row 1 (RS): K2 (Color B), K2 (Color A), repeat across the row.
   • Row 2: P all stitches.
   • Continue this pattern, alternating colors, until the sleeve measures 13 inches.
5. BO all stitches loosely.

Finishing

1. With tapestry needle, sew underarm seams of sleeves to body.
2. Weave in all ends carefully.
3. Block the sweater by soaking it in lukewarm water and laying it flat to dry.

Your Cozy Fair Isle Sweater is now complete! Wear it to stay warm and stylish, or gift it to someone special who will cherish it.