Traditional Fair isle motifs, revisited and modernised
An adult version of my popular Noomi Cardigan knitting pattern for children. When you buy this pattern, you will immediately be sent a pdf with written instructions and charts to make this sweater in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL & XXL.

This is a roll-top sweater knit entirely in the round from the neck down. It has a fitted yoke that blooms out into a wide-fitting body and sleeves. The body is cropped and gathers into a fitted hem giving it a flattering, rounded-look at the waist. The bracelet-length sleeves feature visible decreases along the bottom half of the sleeve before being gathered into a tight cuff, to accentuate the rounded, cocoon-shape of this modern, Fair Isle sweater.

Note on sizing
This sweater has a very wide-fitting
body and sleeves, with 20-30 cm of
positive ease (the positive ease gets
slightly less as the sizes go up to make
the most flattering shape for your
body). The cropped style can be
lengthened to your preference, simply
follow a Body Chart for a larger size.

Level of difficulty and skills required
Intermediate. Pattern requires chartreading skills and knowledge of how to do short rows. Pattern also assumes knowledge of the Fair Isle technique (stranded colourwork) and tubular cast on
(or any cast-on of your choice).

Yarn
Roussin-Alpaga by Bouclelaine / 266 m per 100g. www.bouclelaine.fr
Or any DK yarn that knits 23 stitches to 10 cm (4 inches) on 3-3.5 mm needles. For the contrast ribbing at the bottom, I
used ‘merinos-Angora10’, and for the contrast colours in the yoke, I used a mix of different yarns from Bouclelaine’s range, but
this is an ideal yoke design for using up leftovers from your stash.

Metrage
MC ‘Sable Naturel’ :
200 (250, 300, 350, 400, 400) g
CC1 ‘Curcuma’ :
100 (100, 200, 250, 300, 300)g
CC2 ‘Pollen en Pelote’ : 50g (all sizes)
Yoke colours:
CC3 Pêche givré 10g (Peach)
CC4 Brique 10g (Terracotta)
CC5 Altitude 10 (Sky Blue)
CC6 Abysse 10g (Navy)
CC7 Mousse 10g (Moss Green)
CC8 Jus de citron 20g (Yellow)
CC9 Coeur de pigeon 10g (Burgundy)
CC10 Racine 10g (Dark Brown)
CC11 Loup 10g (Light Grey)

Gauge
(In Fair Isle)10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) = 23 stitches X 22 rows.

Materials

• 1 x 3 mm circular needle and a set of dpns for the ribbings.

• 1 x 3.5 mm circular needle for the main fabric. Or needle to get gauge, then one size down for the ribbing.

• Stitch holders.

• Tapestry needle for sewing in ends.