“Wild Rose Vest” is a traditional Shetland wool vest / slipover with an updated bit of femininity. It’s knit in 12 colors of Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift. “Doggy Love…

Fair Isle sweaters are the perfect match with our linen dresses - layered with a jacket, tights and boots for the perfect style. Read all about how the Fair Isle sweater became the iconic knit we all adore.

This knitting pattern is for the Lowlands sweater. This classic v neck Fair Isle vest is knitted bottom up seamlessly in the round to the underarm where steek stitches are added to fill the gaps at the neck and armholes and avoid having to work any colourwork back and forth in rows. Shoulders are joined with a 3-needle cast off and the steeks are stabilised with crochet chains and cut open before stitches are picked up around the armhole and neckline for ribbed trims. The v neck trim features a mitred decrease finish. SIZE XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) To fit chest circumference: 76-81 (86-91, 97-102, 107-112, 117-122, 127-132, 137-142, 147-152, 157-162) cm/30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60, 62-64)” Recommended ease: Designed to fit with 1.5-10.5cm/0.5-4.25” of positive ease at chest circumference Finished measurements A – Finished chest circumference, at underarm: 86.5 (93.5, 106.5, 113.5, 126.5, 133.5, 146.5, 153.5, 166.5) cm /34 (36.75, 42, 44.75, 49.75, 52.5, 57.75, 60.5, 65.5)” MATERIALS Manos del Uruguay ALPACA HEATHER (70% Wool, 30% Alpaca), 150m/164 yds per 50g/1.75 oz skein or 300m/328 yds per 100g/3.5oz skein Note: Depending on the shade you select, this yarn is available in 50g or 100g skeins. Please check when purchasing that you are buying the correct number of skeins for the colours you’ve selected in the given skein sizes. Yarn A: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) x 50g skeins OR 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) x 100g skeins Yarn B: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) x 50g skeins OR 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) x 100g skeins Yarn C: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) x 50g skeins OR 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) x 100g skeins Yarn D: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) x 50g skeins OR 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) x 100g skeins Shown in (main picture): A: Bark (50g skeins) B: Beige (100g skeins) C: Honeycomb (50g skeins) D: Cottage (50g skeins) NEEDLES 3.75mm (US 5) circular needle, 100cm/40” long for body 4mm (US 6) circular needle, 100cm/40” long for body 3.75mm (US 5) circular needle, 40cm/16” long or DPNs for armhole and neck trim EXTRAS Stitch markers Tapestry needle Waste yarn or stitch holders TENSION 24 sts and 27 rnds in Fair Isle pattern = 10cm/4” using larger needles, after blocking Price is for the pattern only, not the finished garment. Once your payment has cleared, you will receive an email from Etsy with a link to download your pattern. There is no shipping fee as the pattern is supplied as a PDF file. Pattern and photos are copyright ©Rooster Yarns 2022. Distributed by Rooster Yarns. For yarn stockists, see www.roosteryarns.com No part of this pattern may be reproduced, re-sold or shared.

My Fair Isle Journey by Yuco Sakamoto published by amirisu has such beautiful colorwork designs for knitting Fair Isle colorwork! Between the accessories and garments, this book has gorgeous designs just right for whatever size project that you are looking for!  The 12 knitting patterns call for fingering weight yarn including Jamieson's of Shetland Spindrift and Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper weight! Along with 12 gorgeous knitting patterns, you'll find an overview of the basic techniques for Fair Isle knitting, an essay by Yuco, the author, and inspiring photos taken on the Shetland Islands.  This book is a great addition to your knitting library and you're sure to knit your way through so many of these Fair Isle designs. 160 Pages; Hardcover 12 Knitting Patterns: 2 sweaters, 3 cardigans, 3 vests, 2 bags, 1 hat, 1 scarf Tutorials for important techniques Published: June 2024 Dimensions: approx 7.2" x 10.5" Printed in Japan Photography by © Shimazaki Masahiro for amirisu

Floki Fair Isle knitting pattern is designed for those who treasures traditions and likes to bring them into nowadays, merging them into modern looks. Beyond any doubts, wearing this vest makes you look and feel special. What is more, this design affords so many styling options: it equally perfectly goes with a T-shirt or a blouse, jeans or skirt or even dress, it also can be worn under the jacket or cardigan. Due to the colors used in the pattern, this vest goes well with all shades of blue colour, beige, brown and white. I especially like how it looks with a white T-shirt and blue jeans. For yourself or to give as a gift, this Fair Isle Vest is fabulous. I wouldn’t say that it is a very easy color work pattern for beginners, but it’s definitely worth trying even as a first fair isle project (the chart is not so complicated as it could look like at the first sight). And for sure, this fair isle pattern will be a piece of cake for knitters with intermediate skills in fair isle. Language - English. Level – intermediate. Knitting techniques, you will use: knit, purl, 1x1 rib, cast on, bind off, ssk, k2tog, S2KP, w&t wyib, w&t wyif, colorwork knitting. The vest is worked in the round from the bottom up. The chart is worked using the stranded colorwork method. The shoulder edges are closed using Kitchener stitch. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Finished Measurements: Size Flat Vest Width: Vest length: S 44cm/17.32’’ 55cm/21.65’’ M 49cm/19.29’’ 60cm/23.62’’ ----------------------------------------------------------------- YARN USED FOR THIS SAMPLE: DROPS Nord (45% alpaca, 30% polyamide, 25% wool), weight/yardage: 50 g (1.8 oz) = 170 m (186 yds). you can choose another yarn brand. It can be any Sport/Fine yarn that allows you to obtain the correct gauge. MATERIALS:  Drops Nord:  3 balls of Light Beige (07) for MC,  1 ball of chestnut (22) for CC1;  1 ball of fog (08) for CC2;  1 ball of jeans blue (16) for CC3.  3.50mm (US 4) Circular Needles OR size to obtain the gauge;  3.00mm (US 2.5) Circular Needles for ribbing;  stitch holder or waste yarn;  stitch markers;  tapestry needle. ---------------------------------------------------------------- GAUGE (TENSION) approximate: 22sts = 10cm (4”) in stockinette stitch. ---------------------------------------------------------------- This is a digital PDF pattern - once purchased, you will be able to download the file. Step-by-step pattern describes the process in detail. And, if you need my assistance with the pattern - please reach me out. I will gladly help you :)

Fair Isle tank top with fabulous classic design. A lovely pattern to knit and wear all the year around. To fit: XS (S/M/L/XL) Remember that this is a vintage pattern and the materials of that time are not available but you can find substitutes in google. THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD After the payment is done you will get a link to an INSTANT DOWNLOAD with a PDF file that includes the pattern, a list of the materials needed, and an email with a link to your download page. You will need a PDF reader to view and print your pattern if you don't have the program Adobe Reader is great and you can download it for free in the web. Once payment has been made you will be sent the download links. All the stitches in this pattern are full, easy to read for starters or advanced cross-stitchers. All the patterns and/or charts are for personal use and/or for crafting and sell small quantities of the products that you make with them. You cannot reproduce the pattern itself in any form, not print, not distribute, not sell digital files of them.

Designed by us here at Revival Vintage and produced exclusively for our Socialite label by Harley of Scotland, this pure Scottish wool knit tank top is a high-quality and durable investment piece for your vintage wardrobe. Harley were established in 1929 and have an impressive heritage in knitting Fairisle pieces, which makes them the perfect authentic choice for the discerning vintage enthusiast. Each piece is sustainably hand produced with a zero-waste method, using 100% high quality Scottish yarns which are sourced and spun locally in Aberdeenshire. The end product is an incredible piece of knitwear featuring carefully realised Fairisle patterns that is sure to keep you warm in colder weather and last for years to come. This particular style is a sleeveless button-through tank top or waistcoat in a rust brown, with accents of green and red. Expertly hand produced from pure Scottish Shetland wool. High-quality knitwear to give you a classic wartime forties era look. Measurements: Small - To Fit Chest 36-38 inch Medium - To Fit Chest 38-40 inch Large - To Fit Chest 40-42 inch X Large - To Fit Chest 42-44 inch 2X Large - To Fit Chest 44-46 inch Average back length is 25".

My Fair Isle Journey by Yuco Sakamoto published by amirisu has such beautiful colorwork designs for knitting Fair Isle colorwork! Between the accessories and garments, this book has gorgeous designs just right for whatever size project that you are looking for!  The 12 knitting patterns call for fingering weight yarn including Jamieson's of Shetland Spindrift and Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper weight! Along with 12 gorgeous knitting patterns, you'll find an overview of the basic techniques for Fair Isle knitting, an essay by Yuco, the author, and inspiring photos taken on the Shetland Islands.  This book is a great addition to your knitting library and you're sure to knit your way through so many of these Fair Isle designs. 160 Pages; Hardcover 12 Knitting Patterns: 2 sweaters, 3 cardigans, 3 vests, 2 bags, 1 hat, 1 scarf Tutorials for important techniques Published: June 2024 Dimensions: approx 7.2" x 10.5" Printed in Japan Photography by © Shimazaki Masahiro for amirisu

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Designed by erika knight exclusively for BC Garn. Perfect for learning multi color knitting because it is so cute and small to knit. You need a total of 1 main color (1-2 balls, depending on size) and 4 more contrasting colors of which you only need a tiny amount appr. 20g.

Floki Fair Isle knitting pattern is designed for those who treasures traditions and likes to bring them into nowadays, merging them into modern looks. Beyond any doubts, wearing this vest makes you look and feel special. What is more, this design affords so many styling options: it equally perfectly goes with a T-shirt or a blouse, jeans or skirt or even dress, it also can be worn under the jacket or cardigan. Due to the colors used in the pattern, this vest goes well with all shades of blue colour, beige, brown and white. I especially like how it looks with a white T-shirt and blue jeans. For yourself or to give as a gift, this Fair Isle Vest is fabulous. I wouldn’t say that it is a very easy color work pattern for beginners, but it’s definitely worth trying even as a first fair isle project (the chart is not so complicated as it could look like at the first sight). And for sure, this fair isle pattern will be a piece of cake for knitters with intermediate skills in fair isle. Language - English. Level – intermediate. Knitting techniques, you will use: knit, purl, 1x1 rib, cast on, bind off, ssk, k2tog, S2KP, w&t wyib, w&t wyif, colorwork knitting. The vest is worked in the round from the bottom up. The chart is worked using the stranded colorwork method. The shoulder edges are closed using Kitchener stitch. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Finished Measurements: Size Flat Vest Width: Vest length: S 44cm/17.32’’ 55cm/21.65’’ M 49cm/19.29’’ 60cm/23.62’’ ----------------------------------------------------------------- YARN USED FOR THIS SAMPLE: DROPS Nord (45% alpaca, 30% polyamide, 25% wool), weight/yardage: 50 g (1.8 oz) = 170 m (186 yds). you can choose another yarn brand. It can be any Sport/Fine yarn that allows you to obtain the correct gauge. MATERIALS:  Drops Nord:  3 balls of Light Beige (07) for MC,  1 ball of chestnut (22) for CC1;  1 ball of fog (08) for CC2;  1 ball of jeans blue (16) for CC3.  3.50mm (US 4) Circular Needles OR size to obtain the gauge;  3.00mm (US 2.5) Circular Needles for ribbing;  stitch holder or waste yarn;  stitch markers;  tapestry needle. ---------------------------------------------------------------- GAUGE (TENSION) approximate: 22sts = 10cm (4”) in stockinette stitch. ---------------------------------------------------------------- This is a digital PDF pattern - once purchased, you will be able to download the file. Step-by-step pattern describes the process in detail. And, if you need my assistance with the pattern - please reach me out. I will gladly help you :)

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1970s Vintage Fair Isle Vest Knitting Pattern: A fitted vest knit in a Fair Isle pattern of fingering yarn, closes with buttons in the front. Size: Petite 4-6. Small (8-10) and medium (12-14). Body Bust Size: 29 1/2 to 36 inches. Blocked Bust Size (closed): 31 to 37 inches. Materials: Brunswick Fairhaven Fingering Yarn Knitting needles No. 4. Eight buttons. Four stitch holders. Gauge: 13 sts = 2 inches; 8 rows = 1 inch. * You are purchasing the pattern only and not a finished item. * This pattern is from my personal collection. ~ Scanned and cleaned the original image; ~ Retyped the pattern so the text is larger and easier to read. It has been saved as a PDF which will be available for you to download once payment has been completed. The reproduced PDF version is copyright by finicky- Digital Pattern Shop and cannot be resold, passed on for free or redistributed in any format. Thank you for respecting this :) My shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/DigitalPatternShop/

Row Chart Showing the Number of Foot Rows Required for a Specific Foot Length when Knitting the foot on a Circular Sock Machine. The row chart is cylinder specific. This row chart is for a 64 slot cylinder. This is an instant download of a digital file (.pdf format) for the images shown above. The Circle Diagram shows the number of needles to be raised out of work when making the heel (or toe) for various cylinder slot sizes. Calculations for the number of foot rows in the row chart are based on the circle diagram. The downloads are .pdf format and are 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in size. Your files will be available to download once payment is received. Since this listing is delivered via instant download, no refund can be issued. The large red number on the chart is used to identify the cylinder slot size for Etsy listing purposes only. This number will not be printed on the charts you receive. The Row Chart is $1.59

I grew up calling any sleeveless garment worn over a shirt a waistcoat, but for most of the English speaking world that is a much more specific term for the formal kind with buttons. Nowadays I usually resort to vest for clarity with most people I talk with, it’s understood by most knitters, but it makes me cringe. A v

This low-necked vest features an all-over Fair Isle pattern. A vertical-striped steek is used for the armholes and front neck, allowing the entire garment to be knitted in the round. Steeks are sections of “waste” knitted fabric that are later cut to create the openings. Short-row shaping is also used to create an elegant shoulder line. You can get a printed pattern from here. **Sizes** To fit UK 8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22) / 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46)” The model wears size 10 (34”) **Yarn** Jamieson’s of Shetland (double knitting; 100% pure Shetland wool; 75 m/25 g ball) 7 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) balls in Chestnut (577) as MC. 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) balls in Eesit (105) as CC. **Needles & Accessories** 1 x 3.75 mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles 1 x 3.5 mm (UK 9-10/US 4) circular needles 1 set of 3.5 mm (UK 9-10/US 4) double-pointed needles (DPNs) (for armholes and neckband but you can also use circular needles using magic-loop method to work thes

Steeped in Mackintosh's Scottish heritage, this vest is knitted from premium wool with a traditional Fair Isle design in burgundy, green and orange tones. Ribbed-knit trims and a logo tab at the hem contribute to its considered aesthetic. Product ID: 18172149

Floki Fair Isle knitting pattern is designed for those who treasures traditions and likes to bring them into nowadays, merging them into modern looks. Beyond any doubts, wearing this vest makes you look and feel special. What is more, this design affords so many styling options: it equally perfectly goes with a T-shirt or a blouse, jeans or skirt or even dress, it also can be worn under the jacket or cardigan. Due to the colors used in the pattern, this vest goes well with all shades of blue colour, beige, brown and white. I especially like how it looks with a white T-shirt and blue jeans. For yourself or to give as a gift, this Fair Isle Vest is fabulous. I wouldn’t say that it is a very easy color work pattern for beginners, but it’s definitely worth trying even as a first fair isle project (the chart is not so complicated as it could look like at the first sight). And for sure, this fair isle pattern will be a piece of cake for knitters with intermediate skills in fair isle. Language - English. Level – intermediate. Knitting techniques, you will use: knit, purl, 1x1 rib, cast on, bind off, ssk, k2tog, S2KP, w&t wyib, w&t wyif, colorwork knitting. The vest is worked in the round from the bottom up. The chart is worked using the stranded colorwork method. The shoulder edges are closed using Kitchener stitch. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Finished Measurements: Size Flat Vest Width: Vest length: S 44cm/17.32’’ 55cm/21.65’’ M 49cm/19.29’’ 60cm/23.62’’ ----------------------------------------------------------------- YARN USED FOR THIS SAMPLE: DROPS Nord (45% alpaca, 30% polyamide, 25% wool), weight/yardage: 50 g (1.8 oz) = 170 m (186 yds). you can choose another yarn brand. It can be any Sport/Fine yarn that allows you to obtain the correct gauge. MATERIALS:  Drops Nord:  3 balls of Light Beige (07) for MC,  1 ball of chestnut (22) for CC1;  1 ball of fog (08) for CC2;  1 ball of jeans blue (16) for CC3.  3.50mm (US 4) Circular Needles OR size to obtain the gauge;  3.00mm (US 2.5) Circular Needles for ribbing;  stitch holder or waste yarn;  stitch markers;  tapestry needle. ---------------------------------------------------------------- GAUGE (TENSION) approximate: 22sts = 10cm (4”) in stockinette stitch. ---------------------------------------------------------------- This is a digital PDF pattern - once purchased, you will be able to download the file. Step-by-step pattern describes the process in detail. And, if you need my assistance with the pattern - please reach me out. I will gladly help you :)

Size infoTrue to size.XS=0, S=2-4, M=6-8, L=10-12, XL=14-16.Details & careA fair isle pattern details a merino wool vest perfect for cold weather styling.21'' length (size S)V-neckSleevelessAll-over fair isle patternKnit100% merino woolHand wash cold, lay flat to dryImportedModel stats: 5'10", 32" bust, 25" waist, 36" hip. Model is wearing size S.Item #7203029

While focussing on playing with colours and practising knitting with dpns and a belt I got distracted from paying attention to the arrangement of my yarns. Although I quickly swapped the colours to the correct hand I started wondering just how big a difference colour dominance really meant.

In the 1920s, men's suits had matching vests. 1920s style men's vests buttoned up high and had notch lapels, or no lapels by the end of the decade. Most 1920s men's vests or waistcoats were single breasted, although double breasted vests were trending in the later years. Many working class men weren't able to afford

Another contemporary pastel-vibing take on classic Fair Isle design, sleeveless for ease of wearing under a coat or layering over a shirt, or even a white tee and jeans.  Fair Isle is a knitting technique that takes its name from a tiny Shetland island and creates multicolor geometric patterns, knitted in rows. It was