1940s Two Colour Fair Isle Sweater Knitting Pattern

This charming 1940s sweater is worked in two contrasting colours using a delicate Spot Fair Isle
pattern that feels wonderfully true to the era. With its short sleeves and neat ribbed collar, it’s a
design that perfectly reflects the practical yet pretty knitwear styles of the time.

There is so much scope for colour choice with this piece. Whether you’re drawn to soft traditional
shades or something a little brighter, the pattern lends itself beautifully to many vintage-inspired
combinations. The Fair Isle is written out row by row, so there is no chart to follow, making it a
relaxing and enjoyable knit.

The sweater is designed to fit a 34 inch bust. The original pattern does not name a specific yarn,
simply calling for 3 ply, with approximately 7 ounces required in total. It is worked on old UK
No. 10 and No. 12 needles, creating the fine, close fabric typical of 1940s knitwear.

The stated tension is 7.5 stitches and 10 rows to one inch, giving a lovely crisp finish that allows
the Spot Fair Isle pattern to stand out beautifully.

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!