Shiregreen
A raglan style edge to edge cardigan knitted in a deep rib and cable stitch pattern fronts and back with contrast stocking stitch sleeves. Sides are open and fastened with garter stitch ties.
Shiregreen was designed by Emma Wright (@emmaknitted, emmaknitted.co.uk).
This item is a digital download of this design.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS:
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| Finished Chest (measured after cable worked) | 101 cm 39 3/4 in |
111 cm 43 1/2 in |
121 cm 47 1/2 in |
132 cm 52 in |
142 cm 56 in |
| Length | 52 cm 20 1/2 in |
57 cm 22 1/2 in |
60 cm 23 3/4 in |
62 cm 24 1/2 in |
68 cm 26 1/2 in |
|
Sleeve Length |
36 cm 14 1/4 in |
36 cm 14 1/4 in |
37 cm 14 1/2 in |
38 cm 15 in |
40 cm 15 3/4 in |
MATERIALS:
erika knight Wild Wool - 85% wool, 15% viscose (nettle), approx. 170 m/186 yds - 100gm/3oz hank
5 (6,6,7,8) 100 gm hanks (model is in Brisk)
5 mm/US 8 needles
5 mm/US 8 circular needle
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Cable needle
Large eyed blunt tipped sewing needle
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.
TENSION/GAUGE:
18 sts and 26 rows to 10cm/4in square meas over St st using 5 mm/US 8 needles.
25 sts and 24 rows to 10cm/4in square meas over arrowhead cable rib using 5 mm/US 8 needles.
Change needle size if necessary to ensure the correct tension.
RECOMMENDED YARN
Erika Knight Wild Wool