Fairisle sweater by Patons UK

Fairisle sweater

Level of difficulty
3 stars (some experience needed).

Measurements
To fit bust
81, 86, 91, 97, 102, 107 cm
(32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 in)
Actual size
82, 86, 92, 98, 102, 108 cm
(32½, 34, 36½ 40, 42½ in)
Other measurements are in a schematic diagram.

Materials
Patons Beehive DK
Main Shade 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6 X 50 gram balls
1st Contrast 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 X 50 gram balls
2nd Contrast 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 X 50 gram balls
3rd Contrast 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 X 50 gram balls
4th Contrast 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 X 50 gram balls
Patons Diploma DK, Patons Waverley DK Shetlands or
Patons Waverley DK Tweed
Main Shade 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7 X 50 gram balls
1st Contrast 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 X 50 gram balls
2nd Contrast 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 X 50 gram balls
3rd Contrast 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 X 50 gram balls
4th Contrast 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2 X 50 gram balls
5 buttons.

This pattern is based on a vintage 4-ply version, named Dunkeld in an Australian knitting booklet.