Roxborough
This was the first design I did in this series, and it was my love affair with this combination of Shetland bead lace, simple ribs, and O-Wool Worsted that inspired me to design more pieces. I found it to be the best kind of addictive knitting!
For the sweater, I set out to create a simple, loose silhouette, worn open with a bit of detail - the perfect sweater to throw on over anything. I used a little lace and a lot of stockinette, so it’s an easily modified shape and a quick, satisfying project. Saddle shoulders lend some nice shaping and stability to the loose silhouette, and the beautiful detail at the collar remains the focus. It turned out exactly as I wanted, and the knitting went so fast, I found I needed a little more – so I cast on for a shawl and then, the mitts and hat.
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Yarn: O-Wool Classic Worsted, a heavy worsted weight yarn, (100% certified organic Merino; 99yds/90m per 1.76oz/50g skein). Shown in Lake Erie.
If substituting yarn, please note that this is a heavy worsted weight pattern and choose a yarn that matches the given gauge. I suggest working a swatch in the front panel as well as in stockinette to be sure you are getting the correct gauge and like the feel of the fabric. I do not suggest anything too drapey or heavy as the cardigan could grow with wear. I also do not suggest anything too variegated as the details will be lost in the yarn.
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows per 4”/10cm in stockinette (worked both flat and in the round).
Needles: US 8/5mm
Sizes:
34.25(36.25,38.25,40.25)(43.25,46.25,50.25) (54.25,58.75,63.25)”
87(92,97.25,102.25)(109.75,117.5, 127.75)(137.75,149.25,160.75)cm
For fit shown, choose a size that allows for 2-3”/5-7.5cm of positive ease, based on actual bust.
Yardage:
950(1000,1050,1175)(1275,1400,1525)(1625,1775,1925)yds
870(915,960,1075)(1165,1280,1395)(1485,1625,1760)m