Fair Isle Jumper Knitting Pattern

A classic Fair Isle jumper with a beautifully detailed circular yoke that brings timeless Nordic-inspired style to your wardrobe. The clean stocking stitch body allows the striking colourwork to take centre stage, while the relaxed silhouette makes it comfortable for everyday wear.

The jumper is worked flat in separate back, front and sleeve pieces before being joined for the seamless circular yoke. The Fair Isle pattern is then knitted in the round, finishing with a deep ribbed neckline for a cosy, polished look.

Photographed in Alpaca Yarns Easy Wash Sox 6ply, a soft, lightweight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and crisp colourwork.

Sizes

Measurement	S/M	M/L
Size (to fit bust cm)	85–95	95–105
Finished Bust (cm)	103	113
Length (cm)	65	66
Sleeve Length (cm)	43	43

Designed with positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Yarn Requirements

Recommended yarn: Alpaca Yarns Easy Wash Sox 6ply

Size	S/M	M/L
Main Colour (approx. metres)*	1,161	1,161
Contrast Colour (approx. metres)*	387	387
Total (approx. metres)	1,548	1,548

*Estimated from ball quantities listed in the pattern. Based on 150g = 387 metres.

Suitable for 6 Ply/Fingering weight yarn, especially wool and alpaca blends with excellent stitch definition for colourwork.

Needles & Notions

3.75mm knitting needles

3.50mm knitting needles

4.00mm circular needle (80cm)

3.75mm circular needle (60cm)

3.50mm circular needle (60cm)

4 stitch holders

Wool needle

Gauge

23 stitches × 34 rows

Stocking stitch on 3.75mm needles

Accurate gauge is important for correct sizing.

Construction Overview

Worked flat in separate back, front and sleeves

Pieces joined before knitting the circular Fair Isle yoke in the round

Raglan shaping with stranded colourwork yoke

Finished with a deep ribbed neckband and seamed sides and sleeves

✔ Striking Fair Isle yoke design

✔ Classic raglan construction with comfortable fit

✔ Lightweight and ideal for everyday wear

✔ Suitable for Experienced knitters

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Fair Isle Jumper Knitting Pattern (AP2802)