Fair Isle Knit Sweater Pattern

This pattern is for a beautiful Fair Isle knit sweater featuring a mix of charcoal gray and white colors with geometric designs throughout. Perfect for chilly days, this sweater is not only stylish but also warm and cozy.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two colors – charcoal gray and white (approx. 900 yards total)
• Knitting needles: US size 8 (5mm) circular needles, 32 inches
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring tape
• Buttons (optional, for closure at neckline)

Gauge:

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations:

• K = Knit
• P = Purl
• K2tog = Knit 2 stitches together
• P2tog = Purl 2 stitches together
• YO = Yarn over
• Rnd = Round

Pattern Instructions:

Body:

1. Cast on 80 stitches using the charcoal gray yarn.
2. Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
3. Work in 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) for 2 inches.
4. Switch to stockinette stitch (K every round) and continue for 12 inches.
5. Begin the Fair Isle pattern: alternate between charcoal gray and white yarn, following the pattern below:
• Row 1: K in charcoal gray for 40 stitches, switch to white for the remaining 40 stitches.
• Row 2: K in white for 20 stitches, then K2tog 20 times, finish with K in charcoal gray.
6. Continue to repeat the Fair Isle pattern for 4 inches.

Yoke:

1. Begin yoke shaping: Work (K8, K2tog) until the end of the round (64 stitches remain).
2. Next round: K all stitches.
3. Repeat the yoke shaping every other round until you have 40 stitches remaining.
4. For the neckline, bind off the first 8 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rounds (remaining 24 stitches will be for the back neck).

Sleeves:

1. Pick up stitches around the armhole – around 40 stitches and join in the round.
2. Work in stockinette stitch for 12 inches.
3. For cuff, switch to ribbing (1x1 or 2x2) for 2 inches.
4. Cast off and repeat for the other sleeve.

Finishing:

1. Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.
2. Add buttons at the neckline if desired for a decorative touch.
3. Block your sweater gently to even out stitches.

Your Fair Isle sweater is now complete! Enjoy wearing it during those chilly days or gift it to someone special. Happy Knitting!