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  • Geo Yoked Fair Isle Sweater [Knitting Pattern]

    The Geo Yoked Sweater started as a Shetland Wool Week Fashion Show commission. Inspired by the geology and landscape of the Scottish Islands, the sweater design creates texture and colour in the yoke using a new interpretation of the fabulous Fair Isle OXO patterns.

    This pattern is for experienced knitters who love seamless knitting, colour, cabling and Fair Isle.

    Sizes

    Sizes: Small (Medium, Large, X-Large)

    Chest circumference: 39" (42", 44", 122") 

    Materials

    Yarn: Di Gilpin Lalland DK

    Suggested Colours: MC - Driftwood, CC1 - Crowdie, CC2 - Silver Birsch, CC3 - Flame, CC4 - Haar 

    Yarn Quantities: MC - 4 (5, 6, 7) balls; Contrast colours require one ball for all sizes except CC3 for extra large requires two balls

     

    Needles: Di's pattern recommends long double-point needles, but you may prefer circular needles.

    1 set 3.75mm (UK 9, US 5) double pointed needles (dpns), longer 40 cms length1 set 4mm (UK 8, US 6) double pointed needles (dpns), shorter 20 cms length
    1 set 3.75mm (UK 9, US 5) double pointed needles (dpns), shorter 20 cms length
    1 set 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) double pointed needles (dpns), longer 40 cms length  
    More Info

    Gauge: 26 sts and 36 rows in stocking  stitch using 3.75mm needles measured over 4in (10cm)

    Difficulty: experienced knitters

    Pattern Format: PDF