Cavell Sweater by Sheryl J. Cox

Cavell Sweater

Knitting
October 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
2940 - 4200 yards (2688 - 3840 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
English
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The Cavell Sweater combines traditional snow themed motifs along with geometric accents for a modern Fair Isle style look. A beautiful hand dyed Blue Faced Leicester wool yarn was used to create this relaxed fit garment that is perfect for the slopes, a hike or just lounging in front of the fireplace.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

SIZING:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Finished Chest: 38 (42, 46, 52, 56, 60, 65, 70)”/ 96.5
(106.5, 117, 132, 142, 152.5, 165, 178)cm

Length: 25.5 (26, 26.5, 27, 27, 27.5, 27.5, 28)”/ 65 (66, 67, 68.5. 68.5, 70, 70, 71)cm

Choose the size that will give the fit you prefer.
Sample shown in size 3 on a chest circ of 42” / 106.5cm.
The fit is 4” positive ease.

YARN:
Pasture Sock - Essence of Autumn Yarn
80% SW BFL Wool/20% Nylon 4oz (115g), 420yd (384m) 3 ply

This is a fingering weight yarn with a recommended gauge of 21-32 sts = 4”(10cm) over St st using needle size 2.25-3.25mm (US 1-3).

COLOUR/QUANTITY:
(A) Oxidized - 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins

(B) Wheat - 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins

(C) Succulent Garden - 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins

MATERIALS:
One set of 3.25mm (US 3) and 2.75mm (US 2) needles (or size to obtain gauge), circular needle in larger size will be needed for collar, stitch markers, stitch holder, tapestry needle.

GAUGE:
Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain gauge.
St st Colourwork Charts:
28 sts and 30 rows = 4’’ (10 cm) after blocking using larger needle.

Full written instructions, charts and schematic are included.