Pattern description from Interweave Knits, Winter 2004: “Kristin Nicholas is a master at coupling color and pattern. In this striking Fair Isle pullover, she’s worked with the unlikely combination of peach red and chartreuse in lively patterns of diamonds, circles, and a waving line. By using a rich chocolatey brown throughout - as background and border accent - Kristin unifies the bright tones and brings harmony to the overall design palette. A drop-shoulder construction makes the sweater easy to knit - there’s no need to interrupt the rhythm of knitting, or the color pattern, with armhole shaping.”

Finished Size: 34 (40, 46, 52)“ (86.5 101.5, 117, 132 cm) bust/chest circumference

Yarn: Devon Yarns Julia (50% wool, 25% kid mohair, 25% alpaca; 93 yd 85 m/50 g): #B118 espresso (dark brown) 8 (9, 10, 11) balls; #3961 lady’s mantle (green), 6 (7, 8, 9) balls; #6085 deep geranium (red), 2 (3, 3, 3) balls; #2163 golden honey (gold), 1 (1, 2, 2) ball(s). Yarn available from Great Yarns of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Needles:

• Body and sleeves - Size 7 (4.5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm).
• Neck - Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16” (40-cm) circular (cir) or set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Needles: Body and sleeves: size US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 5 (3.75 mm). Neck: Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16 inch (40-cm) circular (cir) needles or set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle; removable stitch markers or safety pins.