Shetland Star cardigan Knitting Pattern

Pattern Description

This pattern supplements “The Fine Art of Fair Isle with Shetland’s Hazel Tindall”, which is available as a download or DVD. Each step is demonstrated in the DVD/download and skills shown can easily be used with other knitting projects.

Fair Isle cardigan with straight sides and an optional small pocket – or two. This pattern uses double knitting yarn to make it easier to see when filmed. In the film the cardigan is knitted following Shetland tradition using double pointed needles with a knitting belt and a raepin string. Circular knitting needles can be used.

 

Size

Ten sizes, from 23 inch chest up to 46 inch bust.

Materials Required

Uradale Yarns double knit yarn (Organic Native Shetland Wool)

3.25mm and 4.00mm double pointed needles; spare thin needle for picking up stitches.

Buttons - between 6 and 10, depending on size