J&P Cardigan Kit, pattern designed by Ailbíona McLochlainn. "On a visit to a small seaside town, I noticed a woman hurrying down the street. She was wearing rather ratty-looking jeans, paired with a striped cardigan and a prominent pearl necklace. So effortless and chic was the look, I immediately wanted to recreate it. Over time, the cardigan took on a life of its own in my mind’s eye. I could hardly remember what the original looked like; what inspired me was the feeling it gave me. I decided to make it textured and jacket-like, yet slouchy - maximising that effect of appearing almost unintentionally pulled-together. The result: a design that’s as easy to make as it is to wear. Knit it quickly in ‘mindless’ garter stitch, then wear it with jeans and pearls (J&P) - or any sartorial setup of your choosing!" Available in sizes 1-8 in C1: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) 100g skeinsC2: 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) 100g skeins Kit contains: John Arbon Devonia DK in the quantities required for chosen size. Digital Download of the Pattern (pdf) John Arbon Devonia DK: 50% Exmoor Blueface, 30% Devon Bluefaced Leicester, 20% Devon Wensleydale 233m/100g GAUGE 20 sts x 36 rounds/ rows = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4” in GS for main fabric 23 sts x 31 rounds/ rows = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4” in 1x1 rib for edgings NEEDLES A: 4mm in diameter or as needed to meet gauge for main fabric B: 1mm smaller in diameter than Needle A, or as needed to meet gauge for edgings MEASUREMENTS Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) measures as follows - Back of Neck: 13cm/ 5.25" (14cm/ 5.5", 16cm/ 6.5", 19cm/ 7.5", 19cm/ 7.5", 20cm/ 8", 22cm/ 8.75", 23cm/ 9.25") Shoulder Length: 15cm/ 6" (17cm/ 6.75", 18cm/ 7.25", 19cm/ 7.5", 21cm/ 8.5", 23cm/ 9.25", 24cm/ 9.5", 26cm/ 10.5") Bodice Circumference (with button bands closed): 92cm/36.75" (102cm/ 40.75", 122cm/48.75", 132cm/ 52.75", 142cm/ 56.75", 152cm/60.75", 162cm/64.75") Bicep Circumference: 33cm/ 13.25" (36cm/ 14.5", 39cm/ 15.5", 42cm/ 16.75", 45cm/ 18", 48cm/ 19.25", 50cm/ 20", 52cm/ 20.75") Cuff Circumference: 25cm/10" (26cm/ 10.5", 27cm/ 10.75", 28cm/ 11.25", 28cm/ 11.5", 29cm/ 11.75", 30cm/ 12.25", 31cm/ 12.5") Yoke Depth: 24cm/ 9.75" (25cm/ 10.25", 26cm/ 10.5", 28cm/ 11.25", 29cm/ 11.5", 31cm/ 12.25”, 33cm/ 13.25”) Bodice Length from Underarm: 33cm/ 13.5” Sleeve Length from Underarm: 37cm/ 14.75" Fit Recommendation: Approximately 15cm/ 6” of ease is recommended. To determine your size: Measure your chest circumference. Then, referring to bodice circumference, select size which measures at least 15cm/ 6” greater than your chest circumference.
