Southwold Fair Isle Sleeveless Sweater Knitting Pattern | Digital Download

Digital knitting pattern - Instant download link sent via email

About This Pattern

The Southwold Fair Isle is a classic sleeveless sweater featuring beautiful Fair Isle colorwork in a dot stitch pattern. Knit in the round from the bottom up, this design splits at the armholes to work the front and back separately, with armbands and neckbands added at the end. You can also adapt it to knit in two panels if preferred.

Skill Level - Intermediate

This pattern requires knowledge of Fair Isle colorwork, knitting in the round, and shaping techniques.

Sizes

Available in 7 sizes with finished chest circumference:

Finished Circumference:

• 91 (99, 107, 114) (122, 130, 137) cm
• 35.75 (39, 42.25, 45) (48, 51.25, 54) inches

Length neck to hem:

• 61 (64, 67.5, 71) (72.5, 75, 76.5) cm
• 24 (25.25, 26.5, 28) (28.5, 29.5, 30) inches

What You'll Need

• Yarn: DK weight yarn (we recommend our British Alpaca DK - approximately 200-400g depending on size)
• Needles: 4mm (US 6) and 4.5mm (US 7) circular needles, 100cm / 40 inch length
• Notions: Stitch holders, stitch markers

Yarn Quantities

The pattern includes detailed yarn quantities for three colours across all seven sizes:

• Yarn Quantities

  Main Colour:

  • 4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 8) balls
  • 200 (250, 250, 300) (300, 350, 400) grams / 450 (562, 562, 675) (675, 787, 900) metres / 492 (615, 615, 738) (738, 861, 984) yards

  Contrast Colour 1:

  • 2 (2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3) balls
  • 100 (100, 100, 150) (150, 150, 150) grams / 225 (225, 225, 337) (337, 337, 337) metres / 246 (246, 246, 369) (369, 369, 369) yards

  Contrast Colour 2:

  • 1 ball
  • 50g / 112 metres / 123 yards

Gauge

21 stitches x 27 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stocking stitch on 4.5mm (US 7) needles
Gauge is critical for achieving the correct fit.

Pattern Details

• PDF format, printable
• Written in UK knitting terminology
• Includes Fair Isle colorwork charts
• Full written instructions for all 7 sizes
• Professional pattern layout with clear instructions

Delivery Options

• Digital Download: You will receive an email with a download link immediately after purchase
• Printed Pattern: If ordering yarn from our shop, we'll include a printed pattern automatically. If you want a printed pattern without yarn, please contact us or add a note at checkout

Care Instructions for Finished Garment

Hand wash in cool water with wool-safe detergent. Lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry.

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Want everything in one package? Check out our Southwold Fair Isle Knitting Kit which includes yarn, pattern, and project bag.

Design Credits
Designer - Emma Adeane
Technical Editor - Rebecca Williamson
Photographer - Chloe Imbach

This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not distribute or sell.