The Eva Cardigan by PetiteKnit

The Eva Cardigan by PetiteKnit

£6.00

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The Eva Cardigan is worked from the top down. First, the top part of the back yoke is worked back and forth with increases, then the shoulders are worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the top of the back yoke. Stitches are then picked up and knitted along the shoulders, and the rest of the yoke is joined on a circular needle and worked with increases for the V-neck. The rest of the body is worked back and forth on a circular needle, and the sleeves are worked in the round. At the end, stitches are picked up and knitted along the front edges and a wide front placket is worked in 2 x 2 rib.

Size guide
The Eva Cardigan is designed to have approx. 26 cm [10¼ inches] of positive ease in the smaller sizes and then gradually less positive ease in the larger sizes. The sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) cm [29½-31½ (31½-33½) 33½-35½ (35½-37½) 37½-39½ (39½-43¼) 43¼-47¼ (47¼-51¼) 51¼-55 (55-59) inches].

The measurements for the finished cardigan are listed on the front page of the pattern. Please note that these measurements are only achieved if the correct gauge is maintained. Measure yourself before starting your project, to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 90 cm [35½ inches] around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S cardigan has a bust circumference of 116 cm [45¾ inches] which in the given example would give you 26 cm [10¼ inches] of positive ease.

Sizes:
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

Bust circumference:
106 (112) 116 (120) 126 (132) 134 (140) 150 (156) cm
[41¾ (44) 45¾ (47¼) 49½ (52) 52¾ (55) 59 (61½) inches]

Length:
53 (55) 59 (61) 63 (64) 67 (68) 71 (72) cm
[20¾ (21¾) 23¼ (24) 24¾ (25¼) 26½ (26¾) 28 (28¼) inches] measured mid back excl. neck edge

Gauge:
20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 X 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US6] needles, or the required needle size to obtain gauge

Needles:
Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [24, 32 and/or 40 inches], 3.5 mm [US4] / 40, 80 and/or 100 cm [16, 32 and/or 40 inches];
Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [US6] and 3.5 mm [US4] (unless using the Magic Loop technique)

Materials:
550-600 (600) 600 (650) 650 (700) 750 (800) 850 (900) g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m [98 yds]), 4 buttons (Ø = 25-28 mm)

This equates to:

Approx. 1092 (1092) 1092 (1183) 1183 (1274) 1365 (1456) 1547 (1638) m of DK weight yarn

Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 out of 5)

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Suitable yarns include:

BC Garn Loch Lomond
£7.50

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

Fibre Company Arranmore Light
Sale Price: £15.60 Original Price: £19.50

Inspired by the breathtaking scenery of Ireland’s Northern Headlands, Arranmore Light is spun in a mill that traces its roots to the homespun tweed industry of 19th century County Donegal.

Blending cashmere and silk with fine merino wool creates an authentic tweed yarn of the finest quality.

With a colour palette reminiscent of the wild Irish coastlands, this yarn was designed for makers appreciating the best of luxury and tradition.

Yarn Weight: DK

Hank weight: 100 g

Fibre: 80% Merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% silk

Length: 300 m (328 yd) per 100 g hank

Tension/gauge: 22–24 sts per 10 cm (4 in)

Needle size: 3.75–4mm (US 5–6)

Care: Gently hand wash colours separately in cool water.

Made in Ireland

The Fibre Company Lore DK
from £15.36

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)

John Arbon Devonia DK
£21.00

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.

West Yorkshire Spinners Bluefaced Leicester DK
from £13.50

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

Baa Ram Ewe Woodnote DK
£14.50

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.