Baybridge Cardigan by Marie Greene
Baybridge Cardigan by Marie Greene
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Inspired by walks along the coast, my Baybridge classic cardi has modern lines and texture with linear details to create flattering visual interest. A relatively quick knit with an easily memorized pattern, you’ll love this project for social knitting – especially once you’ve passed the sleeve divide.
Knit the size of your full bust measurement for a standard fit (with 2 in/5 cm positive ease included) or go up 1-2 sizes for a relaxed fit (as shown).
Sizes
30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58) in/ 75 (80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145) cm bust
Finished Measurements (Blocked)
Bust: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60) in/ 80 (85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150) cm
Arm Circumference: 12.3 (12.3, 13, 13.3, 14.3, 14.7, 15, 15.7, 16, 17.3, 17.3, 18, 18, 18.7, 19) in/ 30.8 (30.8, 32.5, 33.3, 35.8, 36.7, 37.5, 39.2, 40, 43.3, 43.3, 45, 45, 46.7, 47.5) cm
Top of shoulder to underarm: 9.5 (9.5, 9.7, 9.9, 10.5, 11, 11, 11.3, 11.7, 12.4, 12.4, 12.8, 12.8, 13.1, 13.3) in/ 23.8 (23.8, 24.2, 24.8, 26.3, 27.4, 27.4, 28.3, 29.3, 31.1, 31.1, 31.9, 31.9, 32.8, 33.2) cm
Sleeve Length: 21 in/53 cm
Length of Lower Body (from underarm): 13½ - 14 in/33.75 – 35 cm
Yarn
Sport weight | Julie Asselin Journey Sport | 80% Rambouillet, 20% Targhee | 210 yards in 50g | 1124 (1196, 1273, 1354, 1440, 1532, 1630, 1728, 1831, 1941, 2058, 2181, 2312, 2451, 2598) yards/ 1028 (1093, 1163, 1238, 1317, 1401, 1490, 1579, 1674, 1775, 1881, 1994, 2114, 2240, 2375) meters
Gauge
24 st and 30 rows in stockinette stitch, blocked
Needles
US Size 4/3.5mm (32-40 in/ 80-100 cm) circular needle – body
US Size 4/3.5mm (12 in/30 cm) circular needle or DPNs – sleeves
US Size 3/3.25mm (32-40 in/80-100 cm) circular needle – lower body ribbing
US Size 2/2.75mm (32-40 in/80-100 cm) circular needle – ribbing/neckline
US Size 2/2.75mm (12 in/30 cm) circular needle or DPNs – sleeve cuffs
Notions
10-12 Small/Medium Buttons
Darning needle (to weave ends)
Suitable yarns include:
The team at John Arbon say:
As you may know, John, the founder of John Arbon Textiles, is not only a spinner of yarn, but also records. This got us thinking that it would be wonderful to create a yarn range inspired by his eclectic record collection – everything from punk to funk. We had a cracking evening when John played us Mill folk a few of his favourites and, whilst sipping a few glasses of chilled wine, we all wrote down the colour each song evoked. Then the hand carders came out and we began creating shades to illustrate the sentiment of each song – and thus the palette for Yarnadelic was born. We hope you’ll find the 18 melange shades inspiring.
Yarn weight: Sport / heavy 4ply
Skein weight: 100g
Composition: 100% Falklands Corriedale
Meterage 333m per 100g
Needle size: 3mm – 4.5mm
Gauge: 23 – 26 stitches per 10cm
Care: Hand wash at low temperature with mild detergent
Material: 100% Merino d'Arles GOTS Wool
Yardage: 300m/100g
Needle: 3-4 mm
Gauge: 24 = 10 cm
Washing instructions: Hand Wash
Mokosh is one of Hey Mama Wolf’s most popular yarns. It’s a 2-ply, sport weight yarn made from Merino d'Arles GOTS-certified wool—with a 21 micron count, this is the softest wool native to Europe. This rare sheep breed hails from southern France and, due to the high crimp of its fleece, yarn spun from this wool has pockets of trapped air, providing insulation and resulting in warmer garments. The wool from this breed is exceptionally fluffy, bouncy, and soft.
Our favorite GOTS-certified mill in Turkey then spins and dyes our exquisite organic wool, allowing us to have everything under one roof. This reduces our carbon footprint and ensures that the wool meets our high standards for quality and sustainability. GOTS certification is important to us, as it guarantees the best for the environment, sheep, and even the people involved in the production.
Mokosh is lightweight, lofty, and has a fine sheen. This makes it ideal for knitting sweaters, hats, and shawls.
Yarn composition: 100% woollen spun Merino wool
Yarn weight: Sport weight
Ball weight: 50g
Meterage: 185m / 202 yds per 50 g ball
Needle size: 2.5 to 3.5 mm
Gauge: 22-24 stitches x 36-38 rows per 10cm
Ulysse is a woollen spun yarn made from a blend of white French Mérinos d'Arles (Provence) and black Portuguese merino (Alentejo valley) raised with concern for the well-being of the animals and the value of their wool.
All the manufacturing stages of this yarn are carried out within a short circuit (France and Portugal for sourcing, Belgium or Italy for washing, France for spinning and dyeing), with traceability and care to reduce its impact on the environment.
It is offered in natural colours that result from the blend of brown and white fleeces ("sel" (salt), "poivre blanc" (white pepper), "poivre et sel" (pepper and salt) and "poivre" (pepper)), and in a range of subtly heathered and dyed in fleece colours.
ON THE NEEDLES
Made up of two well-twisted strands, it is a light, soft and delicately fluffy yarn which is perfect for fair isle and colour work but also for delicate cables or beautifully rustic lace.
RECOMMENDED CARE
This yarn is not superwash treated. We recommend that you wash your knitted fabric in warm water with soap or a suitable detergent and leave it to dry flat, avoiding rubbing or stretching it. If you wish to test the wool programme of your washing machine, we advise you to do so first with your sample.
Please note that very dark or particularly saturated colours such as "émeraude" are more likely to bleed during blocking. If you plan to knit with lighter colours, we recommend that you test a swatch first. If you find excess dye in the first wash, we recommend that you repeat the rinse bath until it is clear before drying your work.
A little background information: Ulysses is named after the hero a of the "Odyssey" who fell in love with Penelope.
Yarn composition: 70% Organic merino d'Arles (France) and 30% recycled cotton (which can include 2% of other recycled fibres (France).
Ball weight: 50g
Meterage: 185 m (202 yards) in approx 50 g*
GAUGE (for 10 x 10 cm of st st)
26 st x 40 rows on 2.5 mm needles / US 1
24 st x 38 rows on 3 mm needles / US 2
22 sts x 34 rows on 3.5 mm needles / US 4
Please note:
The colours of Candide are obtained from a complex process that involves dyeing the wool before spinning with natural dyes. This means there may be slight variations in shade within the same production batch. Before knitting, it is recommended you check the colour consistency in the balls you have and to alternate them if necessary (as you would with hand dyed yarns).
Also, natural dyes are more fragile than synthetic dyes. These colours are likely to change over time as they soften slightly. De Rerum Natura have selected the most resistant plants and natural extracts but they advise avoiding exposing the balls or knitted garments for a long time to direct sunlight.
Lastly, the colour "grand bleu", which contains a high concentration of indigo, may bleed slightly when knitted. Indigo pigments are non-toxic and even have beneficial anti-bacterial properties. This excess dye is easily washed off with soapy water.