Mary Henderson has chosen an exquisite palette of colours for her tank top. Following the traditional Fair Isle method of construction, the top is knitted in one piece in the round, with steeks inserted for the arm and neck openings. The steeks are then cut open and reinforced with crochet, and the edgings finished with multi-coloured ribbing. Mary has used Jamieson and Smith’s 2ply Jumper Weight wool from Shetland, which is a classic choice for Fair Isle projects.

Please note, if you have purchased the PDF as an individual download, the sizes have been corrected.

Sizes

• Size 10 - to fit bust 86cm (34”); actual bust 89cm (35”); length 47cm (18.25”)
• Size 12 - to fit bust 91cm (36”); actual bust 93cm (36.75”); length 47cm (18.75”)
• Size 14 - to fit bust 97cm (38”); actual bust 98cm (38.5”); length 51cm (20.25”)
• Size 16 - to fit bust 101cm (40”); actual bust 102cm (40.25”); length 52cm (20.5”)
• Size 18 - to fit bust 107cm (42”); actual bust 107cm (42”); length 54cm (21.25”)
• Size 20 - to fit bust 112cm (44”); actual bust 111cm (43.75”); length 56cm (22”)
• Size 22 - to fit bust 117cm (46”); actual bust 116cm (45.5”); length 57cm (22.5”)

Needles and Accessories

• 1 set 3mm (UK 11/US 2 - 3) double pointed needles
• 1 set 3mm (UK 11/US 2 - 3) circular needles, 80cm long
• 2 sets 3.25mm (UK 10/ US 3) circular needles, 40cm and 60cm long
• 2.5mm (UK 12/US C/2) crochet hook for steeks

Yarn Requirements

• Colour A - Shade 53

• Colour B - Shade 29

• Colour C - Shade FC24

• Colour D - Shade 75

• Colour E - Shade 95

• Colour F - Shade 9144

• Colour G - Shade 125

• Colour H - Shade 121

• Sizes 10 - 12 - 2A, 2B, 2C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 1G, 1H x 25g balls

• Sizes 14 - 18 - 3A, 3B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 1G, 1H x 25g balls

• Sizes 20 - 22 - 4A, 4B, 3C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 1G, 1H x 25g balls