Evendoon Cardigan by Kate Davies
Evendoon Cardigan by Kate Davies
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Evendoon also appears in the pattern book 10 Years in the Making
Evendoon is a Scots word for straightforward - an ideal description of this top-down cardigan, which is designed to be a versatile and easily-modifiable wardrobe staple.
Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Schiehallion (100% Wool: 70% Corriedale; 30% Cheviot; 110m/120yds per 50g skein)
Rhubarb: 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) 10, 10, 10, 11, 12 x 50g skeins
This equates to:
Approx. 770 (770, 880, 880, 990, 990) 1100, 1100, 1100, 1210, 1320 m of DK weight yarn
Check sizing table for garment dimensions. If you wish to add length to body or sleeves, you may need an extra skein of yarn.
Needles and Notions
Gauge-size and below gauge-size circular needles of appropriate lengths for working body
Gauge-size and below gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences
Gauge-size dpn for working i-cord
Stitch markers
Waste yarn for holding stitches
Tapestry needle
8-12 buttons, approximately 1.5-2cm / ½-1in diameter
Gauge
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm / 4in over stockinette in the round and back and forth using gauge-size needle. Use 4mm needle as a starting point for swatching.
Sizes
Finished bust circumference (with overlapped front bands): 84 (89.5, 96.5, 102, 110, 117) 124.5, 132, 139, 146.5, 155.5 cm / 33 (35¼, 38, 40¼, 43¼, 46) 49, 52, 54¾, 57¾, 61¼ in
Select the size above your actual bust measurement. Shown in the second size.
Pattern notes
This cardigan is worked from the top down, casting on a few stitches, and increasing to shape the front neckline. Stitches are then cast on for each front, before shaping the sleeves and upper body with raglan increases. Sleeve caps are divided and set aside, then the body is worked to the desired length. Sleeves are picked up and worked top-down, before ribbed front bands and neck edging are worked. I-cord buttonholes complete the cardigan.
Suitable yarns include:
Processed in a mill in England’s historical textile region of West Yorkshire, Lore is made of 100% lambswool from the Romney sheep breed also referred to locally as Kent lamb. It is an honest woollen spun DK weight yarn that blooms into a beautiful knitted fabric after washing. Garments made from Lore will wear well and are perfect for everyday and special adventures alike.
Lore is also available in 25g (62m) mini-balls ideal for colourwork
Yarn weight: DK
Hank weight: 100 g
Fibre: 100% lambswool from the English Romney sheep breed
Length: approximately 250 m / 273 yds per 100 g hank
Tension / Gauge: 21 sts per 10 cm / 4 in
Needle size: 4 mm / 6 US / 8 UK
Care: Gently hand wash colours separately in cool water.
(Scroll down to see colours available)
Devonia is the first blend John Arbon created which was made exclusively using local West Country fibre. For Devonia, they chose a beautiful blend of Exmoor Blueface, Bluefaced Leicester and Lustre breeds. The Exmoor Blueface – their local sheep – brings its wonderful springy nature, the Bluefaced Leicester lends its outstandingly soft handle and lustre to the yarn, whilst the lustre breeds (a combo of Wensleydale and Romney) add their qualities of beautiful golden sheen and fine drape.
Together they create a wonderfully drapey lustrous blend, with just a dash of woolly bounce. It’s a go-to fibre for any time you want a little swing, like shawls and drapey cardis.
This hardworking yarn, spun from 100% British Bluefaced Leicester and Masham sheep breeds with a low carbon footprint, is an informed choice for all knitters and crocheters - from beginner to expert. Available in an assortment of 16 heathered shades, achieved by blending the natural colours of the Masham with fibre dyed Bluefaced Leicester to add distinctive character to your knits. Colours are inspired by the Yorkshire landscape that Laxtons calls home.
Length: 220m/240yds
Skein Weight: 100g
Recommended Needle Size: 3.75mm/US 5
Tension: 22 sts x 30 rows to 10cm/4in
In this luxury British breed blend, each shade is inspired by English woodland. This soft yarn is comfortable worn next to the skin making it ideal for sweaters, scarves and hats.
100% of our wool comes from non-mulesed sheep.
Yarn weight: DK
Approximate meterage: 204m/223yds per 100g
Hank size: 100g
Tension/gauge swatch: 24 sts x 30 rows to 10cm/4” (4mm needle)
Suggested needle size: 4mm
Composition: 34% Bluefaced Leicester, 33% Masham, 33% Merino (worsted spun wool)
Hand wash and dry flat.
The first of my European Yarns!
Loch Lomond is a tweedy yarn with neps. It is woollen spun, giving it both volume and a good long meterage that will work for DK projects on a larger needle and even sport-weight patterns on a smaller needle at a tighter gauge.
It is GOTS certfified – from sheep to dye stuff, from production to stock keeping and packing, each step is inspected carefully and in line with very strict organic and social standards.
GOTS certified by Control Union CU 890756.
Material: 100% Wool
Yardage: 150m/50g
Needle: 4-5 mm
Gauge: 18 = 10 cm
Scroll down to see the colours and read more about BC Garn and GOTS
Along with the original three natural shades, there are now eight beautiful new dyed shades depicting the depth and captivating colours of the countryside of Yorkshire, home of West Yorkshire Spinners. From the luscious green rolling hills of the Pennine Way to the rugged, brooding beauty of the natural limestone rocks at Malham Cove, the essence of Yorkshire is spun into every skein.
This 100% British Bluefaced Leicester yarn is spun from the finest British fleece and a superb example of the quality of British wool.
Yarn weight: DK
Ball weight: 100g hank
Composition: 100% British Bluefaced Leicester wool
Yarn length: 244yds / 224m per 100g
Needles: 4mm
Tension: 22 stitches x 28 rows = 10cm / 4 inches