#06 Fair Isle Cardigan by Vogue Knitting

#06 Fair Isle Cardigan

Knitting
August 1998
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch using larger needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
2025 - 2495 yards (1852 - 2281 m)
Bust (buttoned): 34-3/4 (36-3/4, 40-1/4, 42-3/4)” / 88 (93, 102, 108.5)cm
English
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Sizes:

  • Small (Medium, Large, X-Large)
  • Bust (buttoned): 34-3/4 (36-3/4, 40-1/4, 42-3/4)“ / 88 (93, 102, 108.5)cm
  • Length: 20-1/2 (21-1/4, 21-3/4, 22-3/4)“ / 52.5 (54, 55, 57.5)cm
  • Upper arm: 13 (13-1/2, 14, 14-1/2)“ / 32.5 (33.5, 35, 36)cm

Yarn Color Requirements:

  • 1080 (1080, 1215, 1350) yds / 1000 (1000, 1125, 1250)m #73 grey (MC)
  • 135 yds / 125m each #35 aqua (A), #69 ruby (B), #43 olive (C), #29 blue (D), #45 peach (E), #25 cranberry (F) and #56 medium green (G)

Notions:
- Seven 5/8” / 15mm buttons

The Fair Isle patterning is placed horizontally across the front chest and above the cuffs of the sleeves. This is an update of a design from a 1951 issue.

From Vogue Knitting, Fall 1998:
“Color Classic. The best components endure the test of time. Fair Isle bands, traditional cardigan styling - system support for the new millenium. Hardware: Berella/Spinrite ‘Country Garden DK.’”