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Eartha Bee

Eartha Bee is a timeless cardigan that completes any handmade wardrobe. Knitted in pieces and seamed for stability, it features integral twisted rib front edges for a clean and simple finish. The mohair in Cumbria Fingering gives the fabric a soft halo that will be welcome on cooler Spring days.

SIZES
To fit bust: 76-81 (86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132) cm (30-32 (34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52) in)

RECOMMENDED EASE
The cardigan is intended to fit with 7.5 cm (3 in) of positive ease, measured around chest. Sample shown in second size.

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust (at underarm): 88 (98: 108: 117: 127: 137) cm (35.5 (39: 43: 47: 51: 54.5) in)
Length (from shoulder): 54 (55: 56.5: 57.5: 59: 60.5) cm (21 (21.5: 22: 22.5: 23: 23.5) in)
Sleeve seam: 45 cm (17.75 in)

YARN
The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering (60% merino wool, 30% masham wool, 10% mohair; 300 m (328 yd) per 100 g hank) in White Heather – 4: 5: 5: 6: 6: 7 hanks.

You can purchase Cumbria Fingering from select local yarn shops around the world and directly from The Fibre Co.’s online shop. Follow this link for a list of stockists.

NEEDLES
1 pair 3mm (US 2.5) needles (or size to obtain gauge)

EXTRAS
1 stitch marker, darning needle, 5 x 1.5 cm (0.5 in) buttons.

TENSION
29 sts and 40 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st using 3mm (US 2.5) needles.

Foundations SS19: Featuring our favourite warm weather yarns, Foundations SS19 is inspired by the basics needed in every knitter’s Spring/Summer wardrobe. Lightweight shawls layered over Summer dresses and throw-on cardigans for cool mornings; each piece adds versatility, wearability and style to your handmade wardrobe. Knitters of all skill levels will find hours of enjoyable knitting in these simple patterns, whilst novices will learn clever techniques to further progress their skills.