Lowther is a versatile cardigan for all genders, designed by Lotta H Löthgren in either weight of Cumbria: worsted or fingering. It is knitted seamlessly from the top-down with short-row set-in sleeves and an elegant twisted stitch detail used on the shoulders, sleeves, back and front edges. Yarn: Lowther Fingering – The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering (60% merino wool, 30% masham wool, 10% mohair; 300 m (328 yd) per 100g hank) in shade – Isel 4 [5: 5: 6: 6: 7: 8: 8: 9] hanks. Our yardage given includes enough to knit an 8” x 8” gauge swatch. Lowther Worsted – The Fibre Co. Cumbria (60% merino wool, 30% masham wool, 10% mohair; 218 m (238 yd) per 100g hank) in shade – Blencathra 5 [5: 5: 6: 6: 7: 7: 8: 8] hanks. Our yardage given includes enough to knit an 8” x 8” gauge swatch. Gauge: Lowther Fingering – 25 sts and 31 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st after blocking using 3.5mm (US 4) needles. Lowther Worsted – 19 sts and 26 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st after blocking using 4.5mm (US 7) needles. Sizes and measurements: Lowther FingeringChest Circumference (at underarm): 86 [95: 104: 114: 125: 140: 150: 160: 170] cm (34 [37.5: 41: 45: 49.25: 55: 59: 63: 67] in)Length (from shoulder at neck edge): 58 [61.5: 62.5: 65: 65: 68: 69.5: 70.5: 71] cm (23 [24.25: 24.5: 25.5: 25.5: 26.75: 27.25: 27.75: 28] in)Sleeve Length (from underarm): 46 [47: 48: 48: 50: 52: 52: 53: 53] cm (18 [18.5: 19: 19: 19.75: 20.5: 20.5: 21: 21] in) Lowther WorstedChest Circumference (at underarm): 86 [95: 104: 114: 125: 140: 150: 160: 170] cm (34 [37.5: 41: 45: 49.25: 55: 59: 63: 67] in)Length (from shoulder at neck edge): 59.5 [61.5: 61.5: 64: 64: 66.5: 67.5: 69.5: 70] cm (23.5 [24.25: 24.25: 25: 25: 26: 26.5: 27.5: 27.5] in)Sleeve Length (from underarm): 46 [47: 48: 48: 50: 52: 52: 53: 53] cm (18 [18.5: 19: 19: 19.75: 20.5: 20.5: 21: 21] in) Recommended ease: Designed with 2-12 cm (1-3 in) of positive ease at chest circumference. Errata: The most current version of this pattern is V8. Please note you will be purchasing the latest pattern version. Pattern updates are sent to all customers who have purchased a pattern either through email or a Ravelry message. If you find you are working with an older version, please go to our errata page for details of corrections and updates made. You can find the version you are working from by checking the pattern page footers. Languages available: English and Swedish. Pattern format: This knitting pattern comes as a PDF file, which will be downloadable via a link that will be emailed to you after purchase.
