Ski Slope Fair-Isle
The second nordic-style sweater for November in a slightly lighter weight yarn. Like the previous design it has a straight inset sleeve, as well as the bright ("modern") colour combination of the 1980s. The pattern includes instructions for plain leg warmers.
InstructionsThis pattern uses 3 familiar stitch types: Double Rib: repeated sequence of k2, p2 rib. Back:Using No 9 (3¾mm) needles and main shade (O), cast on 86 /
90 / 94 sts work 3½ inches
in double rib. Change to No 7 (4½mm), needles and stocking stitch,
increasing 15 sts evenly across first row [101/ 105/
109 sts]. Continue joining in contrast (R)
for dotted fair-isle stocking stitch pattern as per the lower section
of chart. When the fair-isle motif is complete, change back to No 7 needles and continue in dotted fair-isle until work measures 27½ / 28 / 28½ inches. Shape shoulders: Then cast off 8 sts, (all sizes), knit 6 / 7
/ 8 (7/8/9
sts on right hand needle), and turn leaving the remaining sts unworked
but still on the needle to pick up in a moment, . Return to the sts still on the needle for the neck and left side. Place the centre 43 sts on a stitch holder for the back neck, and then rejoin yarn to the remaining sts and knit 1 row. Then cast off 8 sts, (all sizes) purlwise, purl 6 /
7 / 8 (7/8/9
sts on right hand needle), and turn, knit back 1 row. Front:Using No 9 (3¾mm) needles and main shade (O), cast on 90 /
94 / 98 sts work 3½ inches
in double rib. Change to No 7 (4½mm), needles and continue in dotted
fair-isle stocking stitch pattern as for the back, increasing 15 sts evenly
across first row [105/ 109 / 113
sts]. When work measures 18 inches (same as back to armhole), shape the armholes
by casting off 8 / 9 / 10
sts at beg of next 2 rows [89 / 91
/ 93 sts]. When work measures 25½ / 26
/ 26½ inches, shape neck: When work measures 27½ / 28 / 28½ inches, work shoulder shaping as you did for the back, casting off at armhole edge on every alternate row as follows: 8 sts (twice), 7 / 8 / 9 sts (once). Sleeves:Using No 9 (3¾mm) needles and main shade (O), cast on 54 / 58 / 62 sts work 3½ inches in double rib. Change to No 7 (4½mm), needles and continue in dotted fair-isle, increasing 17 sts evenly across first row [71 / 75 / 79 sts]. Increase 1 st at each end of every 8th row 9 times, [89 / 93 / 97 sts]. When work measures approximately 11½ / 12½ / 13½ inches, . (11 change to No 6 needles and work the fair-isle motifs. Cast off when you have completed the second border pattern, before you start the dotted fair-isle. To Make UpPress parts lightly on wrong side with a damp cloth Stitch one shoulder seam. Using No 9 needles and main shade, pick up
and knit 98 / 102 /
106 sts evenly round neck. Work 1¼
inches in double rib. Stitch second shoulder seam and neck border seam. Sew in sleeves. Stitch side and sleeve seams. |
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Charts:
This is the main chart showing the fair-isle design described in the pattern. It leaves a lot to work out yourself, showing the centre point and allowing you to work our where to start your row for each of the sizes.
Working it out yourself is made more difficult since the main panel pattern
is a 34 stitch repeat, while the border above and below is a 6 stitch pattern repeat like the dotted body pattern.
You can match up your first border with the dots, and use the chart below to see where to start and end your main panel pattern.
Then match your second border spacing it the same as the first one.
This is the chart marked with start and end points for the back showing the 3 sizes, and the 34 stitch repeat. The front has 4 extra stitches up to the amhholes, so start 2 sts further out for the front.
This is a similar chart for the sleeve marking with start and end points for the 3 sizes.
[Editor's note: I worked out and drew the charts myself, and made lots of trivial errors before I was satisfied that they were right. So if you are having difficulty with the charts, or if you think there may be a mistake, please do let me know.]
LegwarmersThe legwarmers are worked in rib throughout. InstructionsUsing No 11 (3mm) needles and main shade, cast on 62sts, and work in
double rib for 4¾ inches. Cast off loosely. [Editor's note: You are working from the ankle upwards; you cast on for the bottom of the item and cast off at the top, so it needs to be loose.] Stitch the seam using a flat seam technique. Work a second legwarmer in the same way. |
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