Description

Snowfall Fair Isle Sweater – 1980s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: Bust 33 (37-41)”

Dot-like snowflakes and  rippled bobble texture drift across the yoke of this 1980s vintage Fair-Isle sweater, a design built for anyone who loves a good stranded colorwork winter project. Worked in cozy worsted weight yarn and finished with a snug turtleneck collar, this retro pullover pairs its raglan-shaped yoke construction with rich chestnut and khaki tones set against a natural background — instantly at home under the tree or on the ski slope. It’s a satisfying, detail-rich knit for the experienced colorwork enthusiast looking to add a genuine vintage Christmas sweater to the collection.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Advanced (designed for experienced knitters).
Construction: Back, front, and sleeves are worked flat from ribbed hems in a Fair Isle pattern, then joined onto one circular needle at the underarm and worked in the round through a stranded colorwork yoke that decreases up to a ribbed turtleneck collar.
Finished Measurements: Bust 33 (37-41)”; sleeve seam approximately 17 (17½-17½)”.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with row-by-row stitch and color instructions (no separate chart required).
Stitches: Knit, purl, k1 p1 ribbing, slip stitch, yarn over, and a raised bobble stitch worked in two contrasting colors.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Bernat Berella “4” (100 g balls) and Bernat Cloudspun (50 g balls) — approximately 4 (5-5) balls Natural main color plus 2 balls each Chestnut and Khaki accent colors.
Substitute Yarn: Modern worsted weight yarn such as Lion Brand Worsted or Cascade Yarns Worsted.
Knitting Needles Size: US #6 and #9 (4 mm and 5.5 mm) straight, circular, and double-pointed needles (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming underarms.
Gauge: 9 sts = 2″ in pattern stitch for body and sleeves.

This is a digitally restored PDF knitting pattern
Upon purchase, you will receive an instant digital download — a clean, easily readable PDF. The original vintage instructions have been digitally enhanced, reformatted, and checked for clarity, ensuring a smooth crafting experience from start to finish.