This tiny fair isle jumper is the perfect addition to any Christmas tree. It is a quick, fun knit and makes a wonderful gift! Learn circular yoke construction and stranded colorwork techniques on a smaller, less intimidating scale or use it to bust through your sock scrap stash and make quick gifts in the process!

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Skill Level
Intermediate

Yarn
Sample:
Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift (100% Shetland Wool; Fingering Weight; 115yds/25g). Less than 1 skein each.
Alternate Yarn Suggestions:
Any fingering weight scraps will work well for this pattern. Choose two colors with high contrast for the fair isle pattern to show.

Needles
US 3 (3.25mm) 32” or longer circular needles, or size to obtain gauge (for magic loop)

Notions
Yarn needle

Stitch marker
Scrap yarn or stitch holder

Gauge
32 sts and 40 rows = 4” Stockinette stitch in the round.
Gauge is not crucial for this pattern.

Finished Measurements
4”/10cm high
7.5”/19cm wide

Pattern Notes
This pattern is knit in the round using magic loop. It can also be adapted for DPNs or two circulars. It is worked from the top down with a circular yoke. Stranded colorwork is worked on the yoke, sleeves, and hem.