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Fairisle Cardigan Knitting Pattern (2120)-Needlecraft Patterns-Wild and Woolly Yarns

Fairisle Cardigan Knitting Pattern (2120)

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Girl's Fair Isle Cardigan in Crucci Pure Wool 4ply

Description

The Girl's Fair Isle Cardigan is an intermediate-level knitting project that combines colorwork and texture, perfect for creating a stylish, traditional garment. Crafted with Crucci Pure Wool 4ply, this cardigan features a beautiful Fair Isle design, making it a timeless piece. Available in sizes for ages 2 to 10 years, it’s ideal for adding a warm layer with a classic look.

Tension

28 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 3.25mm needles.

Sizes

Age 2 years 4 years 6 years 8 years 10 years
To Fit Chest (cm) 55 cm 60 cm 65 cm 70 cm 75 cm
Actual Chest (cm) 62 cm 68 cm 73 cm 79 cm 85 cm
Length (approx cm) 36 cm 40 cm 44 cm 48 cm 52 cm
Sleeve Length (cm) 23 cm 28 cm 33 cm 38 cm 41 cm

Materials

Item 2 years 4 years 6 years 8 years 10 years
Crucci Pure Wool 4ply (50g balls) Main Color: 3, Contrast 1: 1, Contrast 2: 1 Main Color: 4, Contrast 1: 1, Contrast 2: 1 Main Color: 5, Contrast 1: 1, Contrast 2: 1 Main Color: 5, Contrast 1: 1, Contrast 2: 1 Main Color: 6, Contrast 1: 1, Contrast 2: 1
Needle sizes 2.75mm, 3.25mm, and 3.75mm knitting needles
Notions 3 stitch holders, 7 buttons, yarn needle

Needle Sizes

  • 2.75mm, 3.25mm, and 3.75mm knitting needles

Instructions Overview

Body
  • Back and Front: The body is worked flat in pieces. The lower band is knit in rib before transitioning to a Fair Isle pattern for the main section.
  • Fair Isle Design: Use Graph A for the back and Graph B for the left front. The colorwork is done by carrying colors loosely across the wrong side.
Sleeves
  • Cuff: Ribbed cuffs transition to Fair Isle patterning.
  • Shaping: The sleeves are increased gradually with shaping along the armhole.

Stitch Patterns

  • Stocking Stitch (St st): Knit one row, purl one row.
  • Rib Stitch: Alternates for a stretchy, comfortable fit in the cuffs and neckline.

Finishing

  • Seams: Use mattress stitch to join shoulder, side, and sleeve seams.
  • Button Bands: Worked in ribbing and attached to each front edge.
  • Neckband: Pick up stitches around the neckline and knit in ribbing to complete.
  • Blocking: Lightly block pieces for even stitches and professional finish.

Designer

Crucci Yarns

Yarn Size

4ply

Recommended Yarn

Crucci Pure Wool 4ply

Notions

Stitch holders, buttons, yarn needle