Anyone who knows me knows I am a real coffee lover and so when I was invited to come up with a new design for Blacker Yarns using their new range of Shetland Yarns inspired by their love of coffee I couldnt resist!
The yarn is worsted spun making it soft to touch yet durable and it is perfect for stranded colourwork. My design is based on a traditional Fairisle motif but with a contemporary twist and a modern shape to the garment. It is worked entirely in the round from the bottom up with a turned hem and cuffs and links are included in the pattern for those who may be unfamiliar with the techniques used.

The pattern will also be available in a kit form from https://www.blackeryarns.co.uk/

Blacker Shetland 4ply (100% pure Shetland Wool: 400m/100g) in the following quantities:
• MC Mocha 4(4,4,4,5,5,5,6,6) skeins
• CC Flat White 2(2,2,2,2,2,3,3,3) skeins
All yarn quantities are approximations and you may need to purchase extra skeins should gauge not be met or if you wish to add length.

https://www.blackeryarns.co.uk/shetland-4-ply/

Tension
29st and 34 rows to 10cm/4 inches over washed and blocked colourwork and stocking stitch in the round. I met gauge using needles noted but your gauge may vary greatly. Please check gauge very carefully and adjust your needle sizes accordingly.

Notions
• 2.75mm circular needles in 80cm and 100cm for working body plus spare 2.75mm circular needle for creating turned hem.
• 3mm circular needles in 60cm and 100cm for working lower border and yoke.
• Switch to shorter/longer needles as circumferences decrease/increase.
• 2.75 m and 3mm DPN for working sleeves (or preferred needles for working small circumference in the round)
• Stitch markers
• Waste yarn for holding stitches and provisional
cast on
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends/grafting under arms
• Crochet hook for provisional cast on