Pattern File
The pattern is 1 PDF file as a digital download.
Sizes
1(2,3,4)(5,6,7) with finished bust circumferences:
96(105.5,115,124)(133.5,152.5,171)cm /
37.75(41.5,45.25,49)(52.5,60,67.25)”.
Intended to be worn with 10 to 25cm / 4 to 10” positive ease. Sample shown is the size 3 on 87cm / 34.25” bust and 99cm / 39” hips, corresponding to 28cm / 11” ease at bust and 16cm / 6.25” ease at hips. A list of measurements is provided on page 4.
Yarn
Jamieson’s of Shetland, Shetland Heather Aran (100% Shetland wool; 92 metres / 100 yards per 50 grams) in 1 main colour (MC), and 4 contrast colours (CC1 to CC4). If using the sample yarn, the number and colour of 50 gram balls of Shetland Heather Aran is given in brackets.
MC (Horizon; 9(10,11,12)(13,15,17) balls):
785(885,985,1075)(1170,1325,1490) metres /
860(970,1080,1175)(1280,1450,1630) yards
CC1 (Amethyst; 2 balls):
125(125,130,130)(135,135,135) metres /
135(135,145,145)(150,150,150) yards
CC2 (Cedar; 1 ball):
55 metres / 60 yards
CC3 (Mist; 1 ball):
50 metres / 55 yards
CC4 (Romance; 1 ball):
45(45,45,50)(50,50,50) metres /
50(50,50,55)(55,55,55) yards
Gauges
To find your needle sizes you need to swatch the Fair Isle and Moss Stitch, and should for the cables.
Moss Stitch: 17 sts / 25 rows to 10cm / 4” using size A needles.
Fair Isle: 17 sts to 10cm / 4” and 21 rnds to 9cm / 3.5” of Fair Isle Body Mitre Chart using size B needles.
Cables: 6 sts to 3cm / 1.25” and 27 rows to 10cm / 4” using size A needles.
Needles & Notions
The gauge was achieved with the following needles. To work the pattern as written, you must swatch and use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Size A: 5mm (US 8) needles of varying lengths
Size B: 5.5mm (US 9) needles of varying lengths
You will also need: spare needles or interchangeable cables for holding sts; tapestry/darning needle for mattress stitching; stitch markers; removable markers or scrap yarn; crochet hook for a small provisional CO; crochet hook, tapestry/ darning needle with sturdy sock yarn, sewing machine, or felting tools for reinforcing steeks.
Tech edited by Sue Hislop (Ravelry: Sue-Cat)