1940s Fair Isle Slipover Knitting Pattern – Vintage Men’s Pullover

This classic 1940s Fair Isle pullover features a timeless colour-work design worked mainly
in dark and light grey, with accents of white, yellow and blue. The pattern creates a
traditional Fair Isle look that still feels stylish today, making it a great project for anyone
who enjoys vintage knitwear.

The design is straightforward to follow, with clear written instructions and no complicated
charts required.

The pullover is knitted in 3-ply (fingering weight) yarn using No. 8 (4.0 mm) and No. 11
(3.0 mm) needles. When finished, it is designed to fit a 35 inch chest, stretching
comfortably to around 38 inches, with a length of approximately 20½ inches from
shoulder to lower edge.

Choose How You Receive Your Pattern!
You can either: Order the printed version and have it mailed right to your door, perfect
for adding to your knitting collection. or opt for the PDF download if you’d like to get
started right away! The choice is yours—happy knitting!