Name: Old River Road Kit
Brand: The Fibre Co.
SKU: K-CUF6230
Availability: InStock

Description

This is a traditional Henley pullover with a modern twist and was inspired by the Old River Road that designer Kay Hopkins has walked along for many years. Knitted seamlessly from the top down, the yoke and body are worked back and forth until the front Henley opening is closed, and then the body is worked in the round. The textured stitch pattern is easy to memorize, and you have the added options to choose your hemline finish and the contrast finishes on the Henley button placket. Collar stitches are picked up from the cast-on edge to add stability to the neckline so it doesn’t stretch.

Knitted in Cumbia Fingering, a lustrous blend of Masham wool, Merino and mohair, makes this project full of texture and feels soft and warm when worn next to the skin.

Yarn:

The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering (60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% mohair, 300 m (328 yd) per 100 g hank) in shades Blencathra (MC) – 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5)(5, 6, 6, 6, 7) hanks and Eden Valley (CC) – 1 hank (all sizes).

Colors:

The photos show the sweater in shades Blencathra (MC) and Eden Valley (CC).

Sizes and measurements:

XS(S, S2, M, M2, L)(L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

Finished chest circumference (at underarm): 89(97, 102, 106, 111)(116, 124.5,132.5, 146.5, 158, 175.5) cm [35(38.25, 40.25, 41.75, 43.75, 45.75)(49, 52.25, 57.75, 62.25, 69) in]

Recommended ease:

Designed to be worn with at least 10 cm (4 in) ease at the chest. Choose a size that is at least 10 cm (4 in) larger than your chest measurement.

Notes:

This is an intermediate pattern and includes written instructions.

Kit contains:

5–8 hanks of Cumbria Fingering
Old River Road Kit does not include the pattern, but it is available externally here.

Needles and notions required:

3.75mm (US 5) 70–80 cm (29–32 in) circular needle
3.75mm (US 5) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle
3.75mm (US 5) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
3.25mm (US 3) 70–80 cm (29–32 in) circular needle
3.25mm (US 3) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
2.75mm (US 2) 70–80 cm (29–32 in) circular needle
Stitch markers
Darning needle
12 x 9–11mm (3/8–7/16 in) or 11mm buttons