Hinnerley

Hinnerley Fair Isle Jumper by Hazel Tindall

What is Being Made

Hinnerley is a traditional Fair Isle jumper designed by Hazel Tindall. This sweater features a classic Fair Isle colorwork pattern and is knitted in the round with straight sides. The design uses a two-color approach within each round, creating a structured and visually striking garment suitable for advanced knitters.

Knitting Techniques

This jumper is constructed using circular knitting, meaning the body is worked continuously in the round rather than in flat pieces. This technique eliminates the need for seaming the body and creates a seamless construction. The Fair Isle colorwork technique is employed throughout, which involves carrying yarn colors across the back of the work while knitting with two colors per round. The pattern is organized into panels, with panel C serving as the color guide that dictates which colors are used in the remaining panels, creating a cohesive and intentional color progression throughout the garment.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The jumper utilizes Fair Isle patterning, a traditional colorwork technique that creates intricate designs through the strategic use of two colors in each round. The patterns are arranged in distinct panels across the body and sleeves, allowing for organized color changes and pattern repeats. This structured approach to Fair Isle knitting ensures consistency and clarity throughout the garment construction.

Materials

Hinnerley is designed to be knitted in 4-ply yarn, which is a lightweight yarn weight that creates a finely detailed fabric ideal for showcasing Fair Isle colorwork. The pattern includes written instructions for all sizes and comprehensive charting on pages 10 through 23, with swatch charts provided to help knitters practice the Fair Isle technique before beginning the main garment. Circular needles are required for knitting in the round.

Pattern Details and Difficulty

This is an advanced-level knitting pattern, reflecting the complexity of Fair Isle colorwork and the precision required for circular knitting. The downloadable PDF format includes complete written instructions for multiple sizes, detailed body and sleeve charts, and reference photographs on pages 22 to 23 showing the finished garment. The pattern name, Hinnerley, is an anagram of the model's first names, adding a personal touch to this traditional design.