This classic fair isle V-neck vest is named after the fictional Alaskan borough in Northern Exposure where a mixture of personalities coexist happily – just like how the many motifs mix in this design. The Arrowhead County vest uses 6 shades of natural Shetland wool plus indigo blue. Each band is a different motif chosen from Traditional Fair Isle Knitting by Sheila McGregor. The vest is knit in the round, using steeks – extra stitches that you will cut into to create openings for the arms and neck.

Sizes
S (M, L, 1X, 2X)

Finished Measurements
36.25 (40, 44.25, 48, 52.25) inches / 92 (101.5, 112.5, 122, 132.5) cm finished bust/hip circumference

Materials
Approximately 1150 (1260, 1390, 1500, 1630) yards / 1050 (1150, 1270, 1370, 1490) meters fingering weight yarn (2-ply, woolen spun, 100% Shetland wool). My yarn was very heavy and inconsistent, ranging from 1000 YPP to 1500 YPP.

Seven colors were used in this vest, with approximate yardage requirements as follows:

• Dark grey: 406 (440, 481, 514, 555) yards / 370 (400, 440, 470, 510) meters
• White: 200 (220, 244, 264, 288) yards / 180 (200, 225, 240, 265) meters
• Shetland black and dyed blue: 163 (180, 199, 216, 236) yards / 150 (165, 180, 200, 215) meters
• Light fawn: 87 (96, 106, 115, 126) yards / 80 (90, 97, 105, 115) meters
• Moorit: 73 (80, 90, 98, 105) yards / 65 (75, 80, 90, 95) meters
• Light grey: 58 (64, 71, 77, 84) yards / 53 (60, 65, 70, 75) meters

One US 3 (3.25mm) 24 inch (60 cm) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
One US 3 (3.25mm) 28–32 inch (70–80 cm) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
One US 1 (2.25mm) 16 inch (40 cm) circular needle, or two sizes smaller than gauge needle
One US 1 (2.25mm) 28–32 inch (70–80 cm) circular needle, or two sizes smaller than gauge needle
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, smooth waste yarn

Gauge
26 stitches and 28 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) over stranded knitting