Machrihanish

**Neat and stylish traditional Fairisle vest.** Worked in the round, with steeks, this colourful Fairisle vest has the option of being tapered to the waist for a neater, more contemporary masculine fit. **Sizing** actual chest 98 (105, 112, 118.5, 125.5, 132.5) cm 38.5 (41.25, 44, 46.75, 49.5, 52.25) in length to armhole 42 (42, 42, 42, 42, 42) cm 16.5 (16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 16.5) in armhole depth (excluding armhole edging) 25.5 (26.5, 28, 29, 30.5, 32) cm 10 (10.5, 11, 11.5, 12 ,12.5) in finished length to shoulder 67.5 (68.5, 70, 71, 72.5, 74) cm 26.5 (27, 27.5, 28, 28.5, 29) in actual waist (if smaller needles are used after ribbing) 87 (93, 99.5, 105.5, 112, 118) cm 34.25 (36.75, 39, 41.5, 44, 46.5) in cross shoulders 38 (40.5, 42, 44, 45.5, 49) cm 15 (16, 16.5, 17.5, 18, 19.5) in **Yarn** Jamieson & Smith Shetland Heritage (100% Real Shetland Wool; 110m [120yds]/25g balls) in the following shades: MC: Mussel blue 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) x 25g balls CC1: Berry wine 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6) x 25g balls CC2: Auld gold 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) x 25g balls CC3: Fluggy white 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) x 25g balls CC4: Silver grey 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) x 25g balls CC5: Moss green 1 x 25g ball for all sizes **Yarn note** Jamieson and Smith Shetland Heritage is a *light fingering*, worsted-spun yarn, very similar to that which was used in traditional Fairisle garments in the 1920s and 30s. It was developed specifically for colourwork in collaboration with the Shetland Museum and Archives. Other yarns will behave differently: if substituting yarn, please swatch carefully!! **Needles and Notions** 2.75mm [UK 12/US 2] circular needle 80cm [32in] long (or size to get gauge) for working body 2.5mm [UK 13-12/US 1-2] circular needle 80cm [32in] long (or size to get gauge) for working ribbing and waist. 2.5mm [UK 13-12/US 1-2] circular needle 40cm [16in] long (or size to get gauge) for working neck and armhole ribbing Two sets of stitch markers, A and B Crochet hook (if working crocheted steek reinforcements) Tapestry needle Waste yarn (for holding sts) Sock yarn (if working crocheted steek reinforcements) Grosgrain ribbon for finishing internal steeked edges (optional) **Tension** 32 sts and 36 rounds to 10cm [4in] over Fair Isle pattern using larger needle 36 sts and 40 rounds to 10cm [4in] over Fair Isle pattern using smaller needle Achieving both gauges is important to create the correct fit.