Lower Leogh by Mary Jane Mucklestone

This pattern was originally published in Mary Jane Mucklestone’s book Fair Isle Weekend. The book is available in 2 versions: in English and in Finnish.

Lower Leogh is a V neck sweater with a single band of Fair Isle patterning above the waistband. This classic style is updated with a boxy, loose fit with slim sleeves.

Lower Leogh (pronounced “Low”) is the crofthouse where
Fair Isle Studio, a creative arts residency, is situated. Mary Jane was a resident here in the fall of 2019, finishing up the knitting details of this knitwear collection.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

To fit bust approx. 28–30 (32–34, 36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54, 56–58, 60–62) in / 71–76 (81–86, 91–97, 102–107, 112–117, 122–127, 132–137, 142–147, 152–157) cm.

To be worn with approx 6–8 in (15–20 cm) of positive ease.
Shown in size 2 with 7 inches of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Low bust before underarm shaping: 36¼ (40, 43½, 47¼, 51, 54½, 58, 61¾, 65½) in / 92.5 (101.5, 111, 120, 129, 138.5, 147.5, 157, 166) cm.
High bust after underarm shaping: 44¾ (48½, 52, 55¾, 59½, 63, 66½, 70¼, 74) in / 114 (123, 132.5, 141.5, 151, 160, 169, 178.5, 187.5) cm.
Body length at side neck: 19½ (20, 21, 21½, 22½, 23, 24, 24¾, 25½) in / 49.5 (51, 53, 54.5, 57, 58.5, 61, 63, 64.5) cm.
Length to armhole: 12 (12, 12½, 12½, 13, 13, 13½, 13¾, 13¾) in / 30.5 (30.5, 31.5, 31.5, 33, 33, 34, 35, 35) cm.
Armhole depth: 6½ (6¾, 7½, 8, 8¼, 8¾, 9½, 9¾, 10½) in / 16 (17.5, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26.5) cm.
Sleeve length: 14½ (14½, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 14½, 14¼) in / 37 (37, 38, 38, 38, 38, 38, 37, 36) cm.
Cuff to cuff length: 51½ (53¼, 56, 57¾, 59½, 61½, 63¼, 64¼, 65¼) in / 131 (135.5, 142, 147, 151.5, 156, 160.5, 163, 166) cm.
Wrist circumference: 7¼ (7½, 8, 8¼, 8¾, 9½, 10, 10½, 11¼) in / 18.5 (19.5, 20, 21, 22.5, 24, 25.5, 27, 28.5) cm.
Top arm circumference: 11¼ (12, 13, 14, 15¼, 16¼, 17½, 18¾, 20) in / 28.5 (31, 33, 35.5, 38.5, 41.5, 44.5, 47.5, 51) cm.
Back neck width including edging: 6¾ (7, 7½, 7¾, 8, 8¼, 9, 9½, 10) in / 17.5 (18.5, 19, 20, 21, 21.5, 23, 24.5, 26) cm.
Front neck depth: 6¼ (6¾, 7¼, 7¾, 8¼, 8¾, 9¼, 9½, 10¼) in / 16 (17, 18.5, 19.5, 21, 22, 23.5, 24.5, 26) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Jamieson’s of Shetland Shetland Spindrift (fingering weight, 100% Shetland wool, 105 m / 115 yds per 25 g ball).
MC) 9 (10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19) balls of 127 Pebble
A) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) of 375 Flax
B) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) ball of 526 Spice
C) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) ball of 929 Aqua.

Needles: 24 in (60 cm) or 32 in (80 cm) circular needles and DPNs or 16 in (40 cm) circular needles in sizes US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm). 24 in (60 cm) or 32 in (80 cm) circular needles in size US 4 (3.5 mm) for colorwork pattern if needed to achieve gauge. Use the longer length circular needles for the body, and a shorter length circular needle or DPNs for the sleeves and back neck band.

Notions: Stitch markers (one in a different color for beg of rnd), stitch holder, waste yarn, tapestry needle and matching thread.

GAUGE
26 sts x 37 rounds = 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm) in st st on middle-size needles, after blocking.

26 sts x 32 rounds = 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm) in colorwork pattern on largest needles, after blocking.