If you fancy a little fair isle knitting but not too much then this could be the design for you. The front of the jumper and cardigan are worked in a pretty fair isle motif whilst the back and sleeves are made in stocking stitch. The fair isle panel is worked from a chart.
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Carnival Tweed
Carnival Tweed is a wool-rich chunky yarn with a gentle twist. The yarn has a multi-colour tweed effect so the yarn is striped and flecked at the same time. Check out our collection of garments and accessories.
View all Carnival Tweed shadesWeight: Chunky
Composition: 70% Premium Acrylic 30% Wool
Ball Size: 100g
Meterage: 145m/158yds
Wash & Care: Machine washable 30C, do not tumble dry, cool iron, may dry clean
Softie
The name says it all. Stylecraft’s Softie is a light and airy, chunky yarn that is perfect for this season’s over-sized, relaxed shapes. Stitch definition is also excellent so ideal for cabled knits.
View all Softie shadesWeight: Chunky
Composition: 80% Premium Acrylic 20% Wool
Ball Size: 100g
Meterage: 170m/186yds
Wash & Care: Machine washable 30C, do not tumble dry, cool iron, may dry clean
You will need: Pair of 5.5mm (UK5 - US9) knitting needles, Pair of 6mm (UK4 - US10) knitting needles, stitch holders, stitch markers. Also for Cardigan: 7 buttons.
| Cardigan | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizes | 32-34in 81-86cm | 36-38in 91-97cm | 40-42in 102-107cm | 44-46in 112-117cm | 48-50in 122-127cm |
| Carnival Tweed, Softie, Main Colour Carnival Tweed Chunky Gala 7124 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Carnival Tweed, Softie, Contrast Colour Cosy Delight Chunky Nordic White 1847 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sweater | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizes | 32-34in 81-86cm | 36-38in 91-97cm | 40-42in 102-107cm | 44-46in 112-117cm | 48-50in 122-127cm |
| Carnival Tweed, Softie, Main Colour Carnival Tweed Chunky Fete 7121 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Carnival Tweed, Softie, Contrast Colour Cosy Delight Chunky Blue Mist 1848 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Sweater Shape shoulders and back neck Next row (rs): Cast off 7[8:9:10:11] sts, patt 15[17:19:20:22] (including last st used in casting off) and turn, leaving rem 47[52:55:61:64] sts on a spare needle. Next row: P2tog, patt to end. Cardigan Shape shoulders and back neck Next row (rs): Cast off 8[9:10:11:12] sts, patt 15[17:19:21:23] (including last st used in casting off) and turn, leaving rem 46[51:54:59:62] sts on a spare needle
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