For active days in the great outdoors, these fabulous Fair Isle inspired sweaters will keep out the chill of an early morning in the countryside.

Both garments have dropped shoulders and feature a mix of plain knitting and multi-hued bands. Instructions are given for shawl necked and round necked versions.

Knitted with Moods DK and Moods Duet DK from King Cole, soft and gentle acrylic and wool blends which are available in a range of shades, from solid shades to varieties with tiny neps or slubs of bright colours which give an attractive tweedy effect.

The illustration shows King Cole Moods DK and King Cole Moods Duet DK, but the pattern is suitable for any King Cole DK yarn.

Instructions are to fit chest 81-122cm (32-48")

To complete your garments you will need 3.75mm and 4mm needles (US5 and US6).