Fairisle Sheep Yoke Sweater by Martin Storey

Fairisle Sheep Yoke Sweater

Knitting
October 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1260 - 1680 yards (1152 - 1536 m)
XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
English
This pattern is available from martinstorey.co.uk for £6.00.

This classic sweater, in four colours of Rowan Felted Tweed DK, is knitted in stocking stitch, with a cute Fairisle sheep motif on the yoke. The garment, in six sizes from XS to XXL, is knitted seamlessly on circular needles, using double-pointed needles only for the sleeves and neckband.

SIZE
XS – S – M – L – XL – XXL

To fit chest
76-81 – 86-91 – 97-102 – 107-112 – 117-122 – 127-132 cm
30-32 – 34-36 – 38-40 – 42-44 – 46-48 – 50-52 in

Actual chest measurement of garment

86 – 96 – 106 – 116 – 126 – 136 cm
33¾ – 37¾ – 41¾ – 45¾ – 49½ – 53½ in

YARN
Felted Tweed DK
6(6:7:7:8:9) x 50g balls Mint 226 (A)
1(1:1:1:1:1) x 50g ball Ancient 172 (B).
1(1:1:1:1:1) x 50g ball Carbon 159 (C).
1(1:1:1:1:1) x 50g ball Barn Red 196 (D).

NEEDLES
2.75mm (US 2) circular needle
3.75mm (US 5) circular needle
Set of 4 double-pointed 2.75mm (US 2) needles
Set of 4 double-pointed 3.75mm (US 5) needles

TENSION
24 sts and 32 rounds to 10cm (4in) square measured over plain st st,
26 sts and 26 rounds to 10cm (4in) square measured over patterned
st st, both using 3.75mm (US 5) needles or size to obtain correct
tension.

EXTRAS
Stitch markers
Safety pins /Stitch holders