Dusk Cardigan Kit

The Dusk Cardigan is a loose-fitting, open cardigan with optional spine embroidery on the front edges. It is one of those comfortable pieces that you can throw over any outfit. The hourglass cables on the upper back, cuff and hem frame the large canvas of relaxing stockinette stitch, creating a reminder that there is time — time to add another stitch, another row, to the work we have at hand.

This cardigan is knitted in our lustrous Cumbria yarn blend, made of Merino wool, Masham wool and mohair. This worsted-weight yarn creates fabrics that are soft yet strong, making it perfect for everyday cosy knitwear.

Löthgren: Designer: Lotta H Löthgren
Collection: Observations by Laine Publishing
More from Lotta H. Löthgren: Braided Moss Sweater, Lowther Cardigan,  Perseids Sweater

Kit contains:

• 5–8 hanks of The Fibre Co. Cumbria yarn
• Free Project Bag from The Fibre Co.

Please note: the pattern is not included in this kit. You can purchase a copy of Observations: Knits and Essays from the Forest here.

‘Observations: Knits and Essays from the Forest’ is a knitted walk through the forest and the seasons by Swedish designer Lotta H Löthgren. This book features nine knitwear patterns for long-lasting, wearable garments and accessories including the Mushroom Hat, Mushroom Raglan and Lake Socks.

Yarn:

The Fibre Co. Cumbria (60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% mohair; 216 m (236 yd) per 100 g hank) in shade Saddleback Slate – 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) hanks.

Colours:

Photographs show the cardigan in the shade Saddleback Slate. Choose from any shades of Cumbria as shown above.

Please note: the grey cardigan sample shows an optional embroidery on the front edges in the shade White Heather. This uses approximately 50 m of a DK or worsted-weight yarn which is not included in this kit. If you would like the yarn to make this embroidery you may purchase another skein of Cumbria here.

Sizes and measurements:

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
The given sizes are recommended to fit with 20–40 cm (7.75–15.75 in) of positive ease.

Finished chest circumference (when closed): 114 (122.5, 137.5, 158.5, 167, 181.5) cm [45 (48.25, 54.25, 62.5, 65.75, 71.5) in]
Finished full length: 65 (66, 68, 69, 70, 70) cm [25.5 (26, 26.75, 27.25, 27.5, 27.5) in]

Needles and notions required:

• 4.5mm (US 7) needles – for main pattern
• 4mm (US 6) needles – for ribbing
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Darning needle

Techniques used:

• German Twisted Cast-On
• Hourglass Cable Stitch
• Spine Embroidery (optional)

Notes:

This is an advanced beginner pattern and includes both written instructions and charts.

This cardigan is knitted from the top down and starts with casting on stitches for the upper back, beginning with an hourglass cable across the shoulders. Once the upper piece of the back is finished, stitches for the right and left fronts are picked up from the cast-on edge on the back piece. After the upper parts of the fronts are finished, the three pieces are joined together and worked back and forth in one piece until casting off. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up along the armhole edge and worked in the round. The hourglass cable returns on the hem and the wide cuffs.

You can purchase items in this kit separately: Cumbria yarn and Project Bag from The Fibre Co.