About Lowther Worsted

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 topdown with short-row set-in sleeves and an elegant twisted stitch detail used on the shoulders, sleeves, back and front edges.

Kit contains:

• PDF of Lowther by Lotta H Löthgren
• 5 [5: 5: 6: 6: 7: 7: 8: 8] hanks of The Fibre Co. Cumbria
• The Fibre Co. Project Bag

Colours:

The photos show the cardigan in the shade Blencathra. Choose from any shade of Cumbria as shown above.

Sizes:

1 [2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9]
To fit a chest circumference of: 76-81 [86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132: 137-142: 147-152: 157-162] cm (30-32 [34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52: 54-56: 58-60: 62-64] in)

Garment’s Chest 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)

Recommended ease

Designed with 2 – 12 cm (1 – 3 in) of positive ease at chest circumference.

You will also need:

• 1 pair 3.5mm (US 4) needles
• 3.5mm (US 4) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
• 1 pair 4.5mm (US 7) needles (or size to obtain gauge)
• 4.5mm (US 7) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round (or size to obtain gauge)
• 5 x 2 cm (0.75 in) buttons
• Waste yarn or stitch holders
• Stitch markers (removable)
• Darning needle

Notes:

The price of the kit includes shipping to Europe and N. America. The kit is not returnable. If you are located outside of this shipping area, please get in touch and we’ll let you know of any additional shipping costs.

If you only want to purchase the pattern, please follow this link.