Ayr combines classic diamonds worked in shaped intarsia to create neat edges, with a split high/low hem and Fisherman Rib in this loose fitting, drop-shoulder pullover.
Ayr Pattern
This is a downloadable PDF. Link to the PDF will be emailed to you after checkout and will be provided on the Order Confirmation page as well
Skill: Intermediate
Sizes: Women’s XS (S, M, L) [XL, 2X, 3X, 4X] Shown in Size S/44”/110cm with +11”/27.5cm ease
Finished Measurements: Chest circumference: 40.5 (44, 48.5, 52) [56.5, 60, 64.5, 68]”/101 (110, 121, 130) [141, 150, 161, 170] cm. Intended to be worn with +10-11”/25-27.5cm ease
Designed to fit actual chest circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42) [46, 50, 54, 58]”/75 (85, 95, 105) [115, 125, 135, 145]cm measured at fullest part of the chest.
Yarn: North Bay Fiber Heritage DK (150yds/137m, 3.5oz/50g, 100% Targhee-Polypay wool):
A: Whitecap 9 (10, 10, 11) [12, 13, 14, 15] hanks
B: Split Shot 1 (1, 1, 1) [2, 2, 2, 2] hanks
C: Night Shade 1 hank
Total yarn needed: A: 1227 (1344, 1455, 1562) [1725, 1875, 2028, 2140] yds/1122 (1229, 1331, 1428) [1577, 1715, 1854, 1957]m
B: 110 (120, 129, 139) [155, 167, 181, 191] yds/100 (110, 118, 127) [142, 153, 165, 174] m
C: 41 (45, 49, 53) [58, 63, 68, 72] yds/38 (41, 45, 48) [53, 58, 62, 66]m
Needles: Size US 6 (4mm), straight or circular, any length, and 16”/40cm for neck, or two sizes smaller than gauge needles
Size US 8 (5mm), straight or circular, any length or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Removable stitch markers, Stitch markers, Tapestry needle
Gauge: In Fisherman Rib, 16 sts & 24 rows = 4”/10cm, with smaller needles, blocked.
In Stockinette Stitch (St st), 18 sts & 24 rows = 4”/10cm, with larger needles, blocked
Pattern is charted. Schematics are included.
Pattern is in English only.
Photos by Shelby Louise Photography