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  • Lyra - Fair Isle Slipover [Knitting Pattern -PDF]

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    Showcase your crafting prowess with Lyra! A modern take on a classic Fair Isle Slipover pattern, Lyra provides two suggested colourways, Northern Lights and Sea Glass, in Lalland DK. This knitted design features a ribbed welt, 1 & 1 Fair Isle rib, knitted in the round, and a unique neckline rib, making it a truly eye-catching addition to any outfit.

    Sizes

    Sizes: Small (Medium/Large)

    Chest circumference: 104 cm / 41" (114 cm / 45")

    Materials

    Yarn: Di Gilpin Lalland DK

    Colourway A - Sea Glass: MC - Agate, CC1 - Crowdie, CC2 - Laggan, CC3 - Bellrock, CC4 - Furze, CC5 - Coruisk, CC6 - Storm Petrel

    Colourway B - Northern Lights: MC - Beechnut, CC1 - Driftwood, CC2 - Jasper, CC3 - Coral, CC4 - Sea Thrift, CC5 - Storm Petrel, CC6 - Bellrock

    Yarn Quantities: Small - MC - one ball, CC1 - two balls, CC2-CC6 - one ball each. Medium/Large - MC and CC1 - two balls each, CC2-CC6 - one ball each.

    Needles: 3.25mm (US 3) and 3.75mm (US 5) 80cm circular needles plus a shorter circular needle or dpns for the arm holes. You'll also work in rows, so you may prefer straight needles in 3.75mm. 

    More Info

    Gauge: 26 sts and 28 rows in stocking  stitch using 3.75mm needles measured over 4in (10cm)

    Difficulty: medium

    Pattern Format: PDF