“My Shimmer design uses a series of mirrored cables to create a cardigan with subtle diagonal lines,” says Emma Vining. “Wide rib pleats feature on the lower part of the garment. The cables are worked on the upper sections to create the shimmer. A reverse stocking stitch ridge creates horizontal lines to emphasise the cables.
“The cable shimmers are made by moving two stitches from each wide rib column edge over the central ‘P2’ of the rib to the next column. This reordering of the stitches links the columns and creates the shimmer. Two cable needles are used for the stitch movement.”

Sizes

• Size XS:To fit bust 76-81cm (30-32”); Actual Bust 85.5cm (33.75”); Actual Length 54.5cm (21.5”); Sleeve Seam 38cm (15”)
• Size S:To fit bust 86-94cm (34-37”); Actual Bust 98.5cm (38.75”); Actual Length 54.5cm (21.5”); Sleeve Seam 38cm (15”)
• Size M:To fit bust 99-107cm (39-42”); Actual Bust 111cm (43.75”); Actual Length 60.5cm (23.75”); Sleeve Seam 38cm (15”)
• Size L:To fit bust 112-119cm (44-47”); Actual Bust 123cm (48.5”); Actual Length 60.5cm (23.75”); Sleeve Seam 38cm (15”)
• Size XL:To fit bust 124-132cm (49-52”); Actual Bust 136cm (53.5”); Actual Length 65.5cm (25.75”); Sleeve Seam 38cm (15”)
• Size XXL:To fit bust 137-145cm (54-57”); Actual Bust 148.5cm (58.5”); Actual Length 65.5cm (25.75”); Sleeve Seam 38cm (15”)

Gauge

• 26 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over Shimmer pattern using 4mm needles.
• 26 sts and 29 rows to 10cm over Wide Rib pattern using 4mm needles.

Yarn Requirements
Yarn Stories Fine Merino DK (DK weight; 100% wool; 120m/131yds per 50g ball)

• XS - 9 balls
• S - 11 balls
• M - 13 balls
• L - 14 balls
• XL - 16 balls
• XXL - 18 balls

Needles and Accessories

• 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles
• 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles
• Two cable needles
• Stitch holders