Fair Isle Yoke and Shoulder Trim by Mrs. N. S. Head

Fair Isle Yoke and Shoulder Trim

Knitting
August 1950
Light Fingering ?
US 2 - 2.75 mm
1433 yards (1310 m)
One size only - to fit 36-38" bust
English
This pattern is available for free.

Finished measurements: 36-38” (91-97cm) bust; 22” (56cm) total length; 7in (18cm) sleeve length.

Yarn:

  • MC: 198g/7oz (1148m/1255y) 3-ply/Light Fingering yarn in White
  • CC: 28g/1oz (162m/177y) 3-ply/Light Fingering yarn in Red

Needles:

  • 2.75mm knitting needles

Other Materials:

  • 6 buttons

Techniques: Knitting and purling; simple increases and decreases; casting off stitches at the beginning/end of rows; putting live stitches on hold and picking them back up; stranded/Fair Isle colour work (written instructions); picking up and knitting stitches; seaming; crocheting along edges of shoulder opening and button loops; sewing on buttons.