Fair Isle Fish Knitting Pattern
Description
These fun fish are knitted in the round on double pointed needles with a simple Fair Isle inspired pattern and crochet embellishments. The design is easy for a first attempt at Fair Isle on a small quick to complete project.
Suitable for an advanced beginner. The pattern includes lots of photo instructions.
This PDF Pattern will be available to download immediately after purchase.
Yarn Suggestions
Jamieson’s of Shetland DK or other dk weight yarn. Approx. 25m (27yds) main colour and 10m (11yds) of contrast colour. Allow for smaller amounts if introducing more colours.
Needles
x5 3.75mm (US 5) dpn knitting needles.
Notions
3.5mm crochet hook, blunt tapestry needle, spare scraps of yarn for markers, large handful of filling/stuffing.
Size
Approximately 20cm long x 8cm wide x 3cm wide (8 ins x 3 ins x 1 1/2 ins).
Gauge
Approximately 28 stitches x 36 rows in stocking stitch over 10cm (4 ins)
Knitting and crochet skills required
Knitting in the round, cast on, cast off, knit stitch, purl stitch, knit two stitches together, pass stitch over, make stitches, working with changes of colour, picking up stitches, Kitchener stitch, read simple chart, single double and triple crochet stitches.
Text and Graphics © Julia Marsh - Hand Knitted Things 2013
This pattern is for personal, non commercial use. It may not be sold in full or in part, and products made using this pattern may not be sold.
Suitable for an advanced beginner. The pattern includes lots of photo instructions.
This PDF Pattern will be available to download immediately after purchase.
Yarn Suggestions
Jamieson’s of Shetland DK or other dk weight yarn. Approx. 25m (27yds) main colour and 10m (11yds) of contrast colour. Allow for smaller amounts if introducing more colours.
Needles
x5 3.75mm (US 5) dpn knitting needles.
Notions
3.5mm crochet hook, blunt tapestry needle, spare scraps of yarn for markers, large handful of filling/stuffing.
Size
Approximately 20cm long x 8cm wide x 3cm wide (8 ins x 3 ins x 1 1/2 ins).
Gauge
Approximately 28 stitches x 36 rows in stocking stitch over 10cm (4 ins)
Knitting and crochet skills required
Knitting in the round, cast on, cast off, knit stitch, purl stitch, knit two stitches together, pass stitch over, make stitches, working with changes of colour, picking up stitches, Kitchener stitch, read simple chart, single double and triple crochet stitches.
Text and Graphics © Julia Marsh - Hand Knitted Things 2013
This pattern is for personal, non commercial use. It may not be sold in full or in part, and products made using this pattern may not be sold.
These fun fish are knitted in the round on double pointed needles with a simple Fair Isle inspired pattern and crochet embellishments. The design is easy for a first attempt at Fair Isle on a small quick to complete project.
Suitable for an advanced beginner. The pattern includes lots of photo instructions.
This PDF Pattern will be available to download immediately after purchase.
Yarn Suggestions
Jamieson’s of Shetland DK or other dk weight yarn. Approx. 25m (27yds) main colour and 10m (11yds) of contrast colour. Allow for smaller amounts if introducing more colours.
Needles
x5 3.75mm (US 5) dpn knitting needles.
Notions
3.5mm crochet hook, blunt tapestry needle, spare scraps of yarn for markers, large handful of filling/stuffing.
Size
Approximately 20cm long x 8cm wide x 3cm wide (8 ins x 3 ins x 1 1/2 ins).
Gauge
Approximately 28 stitches x 36 rows in stocking stitch over 10cm (4 ins)
Knitting and crochet skills required
Knitting in the round, cast on, cast off, knit stitch, purl stitch, knit two stitches together, pass stitch over, make stitches, working with changes of colour, picking up stitches, Kitchener stitch, read simple chart, single double and triple crochet stitches.
Text and Graphics © Julia Marsh - Hand Knitted Things 2013
This pattern is for personal, non commercial use. It may not be sold in full or in part, and products made using this pattern may not be sold.
Suitable for an advanced beginner. The pattern includes lots of photo instructions.
This PDF Pattern will be available to download immediately after purchase.
Yarn Suggestions
Jamieson’s of Shetland DK or other dk weight yarn. Approx. 25m (27yds) main colour and 10m (11yds) of contrast colour. Allow for smaller amounts if introducing more colours.
Needles
x5 3.75mm (US 5) dpn knitting needles.
Notions
3.5mm crochet hook, blunt tapestry needle, spare scraps of yarn for markers, large handful of filling/stuffing.
Size
Approximately 20cm long x 8cm wide x 3cm wide (8 ins x 3 ins x 1 1/2 ins).
Gauge
Approximately 28 stitches x 36 rows in stocking stitch over 10cm (4 ins)
Knitting and crochet skills required
Knitting in the round, cast on, cast off, knit stitch, purl stitch, knit two stitches together, pass stitch over, make stitches, working with changes of colour, picking up stitches, Kitchener stitch, read simple chart, single double and triple crochet stitches.
Text and Graphics © Julia Marsh - Hand Knitted Things 2013
This pattern is for personal, non commercial use. It may not be sold in full or in part, and products made using this pattern may not be sold.
Reviews
(575)
Reviewed by Marianne Mukai
5 out of 5 stars
Mar 20, 2018
I'm working on this pattern right now, very good for beginners as the cable-making process is very thoroughly illustrated and explained. Flawless download too -- thank you so much!
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Reviewed by Nina Sanders
5 out of 5 stars
Feb 6, 2018
This pattern is easy to knit up... These fingerless mitts are so cute...
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3 out of 5 stars
Nov 22, 2017
I'm an experienced knitter and this pattern is a bit complex. I think it's the way the pattern is written. I will figure it out!
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- Craft type: Crochet, Knitting
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