Herbsaint
Herbsaint is my sweater to bridge the seasons this year, featuring short sleeves, an easy fit, and some gorgeous and unexpected cables. I think a simple tee is easy to wear with anything, and both the heather and the drape of the Winterburn DK give Herbsaint a delicate, easy-wearing feel that’s perfect for either a late summer night or a crisp fall day.
The neckline and shoulder shaping play into the ribbing, as does the optional shaping at the bottom edge of the back. I placed these long, elegant cables between simple ribs, accenting the side to side construction of the top pieces. The lines feel classic and delicate and the cables open up a little when worn on their sides.
I played with the construction here. The top section of the sweater is worked in two panels, each knit side-to-side. Once the top pieces are seamed together, you pick up stitches around the lower edge so the bottom portion of the sweater can be knit downwards in the round. Herbsaint is easy to modify for either length or width, and as always, notes on how and where to do so are included in the pattern.
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Yarn: baa ram ewe Winterburn DK (50% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 50% Masham/Massam wool; 252yds/230m per 3.53oz/100g skein). Sample shown in Bramley Baths.
If substituting, choose a round, lofty DK weight yarn with a subtle heather and sheen for the crisp, delicate feeling of the sweater.
Gauge: 22sts/28rows per 4”/10cm in cable pattern. Stockinette on larger needles at bottom of sweater is 20sts/28rows per 4”/10cm.
Needles: US 6/4.0mm, US 7/4.5mm
Sizes:
36(38,40,42,44)(48,52,56)"
91.5(96.5,101.5,106.75,111.75)(122,132,142.25)cm
For fit as shown, choose the size that allows for 4-5"/10-12.75cm positive ease, based on bust.
Yardage:
900(950,1050,1100,1200)(1250,1275,1300)yds
825(870,960,1005,1100)(1150,1170,1190)m