Designed by Lotta H Löthgren

Lowther Kit (Cumbria)

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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...


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Description

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. There is also a Cumbria Fingering version of this kit.

Yarn:

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

Colors:

The photos show the cardigan in the shade Blencathra.

Sizes and measurements:

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.

Kit contains:

Needles and notions required:

  • 3.5mm (US 4) needles

  • 3.5mm (US 4) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round

  • 4.5mm (US 7) needles

  • 4.5mm (US 7) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round

  • Removable stitch markers

  • Stitch holders or waste yarn

  • Darning needle

  • 5 x 20mm (0.75 in) buttons

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