FAIR ISLE JUMPER
INCREASE TIP 1 (EVENLY SPACED)
To work out how to increase evenly, count the total number of sts on the needle and divide by the number of increases to be made, e.g. 82 sts divided by 4 increases = 20.5.
In this example, increase by making 1 yo after alternately each 20th and 21st stitch. On the next round knit the yos through the back loop to avoid holes.
INCREASE TIP 2 (FOR SIDES OF BODY)
Work until there are 2 stitches left before the marker thread, yo, K4 (marker thread sits between these 4 stitches), yo. [2 sts inc’d at each marker thread; 4 sts inc’d on round].
On the next round knit the yos through the back loop to avoid holes, then work the new sts in st st.
DECREASE TIP (FOR SLEEVES)
Dec 1 st on each side of the marker thread as foll: Work until there are 3 stsleft before the marker thread, k2tog, K2 (marker thread sits between these 2 sts), skpo. [2 sts dec’d]
CONSTRUCTION
The piece is worked top-down in the round with a circular needle from the centre of the back. You can work an optional elevation in the back of the neck for a better fit – see description further down the text. After the yoke the Body is continued in the round. The Sleeves are worked top-down in the round with a short circular needle or dpns.
NECK
Cast on 68 (72: 84: 88: 92: 100) stitches using 4mm circular needle and Yarn A.
Knit 1 round.
Work K2, P2 rib in the round for 4cm.
Knit 1 round, increase 2 (3: 1: 2: 3: 0) sts evenly around. [70 (75: 85: 90: 95: 100) sts]
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