Fortrose Cardigan by Martin Storey

Fortrose Cardigan

Knitting
September 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Patterned stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
2071 - 3706 yards (1894 - 3389 m)
28-30(32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62)" 71-76( 81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-157) cm
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From the Knit Rowan website:
This smart and sophisticated long-length cardigan by Martin Storey features an eye-catching all-over houndstooth check in two shades of Mohair Tweed. A timeless, statement knit which layers beautifully over both casual and tailored looks.

You will also need a size 3 (3.25 mm) needle at least 48” (120 cm) long for the finishing.

Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: 40.25( 44.25, 48.25, 52.25, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72.5)“ 102.5( 112.5, 122.5, 132.5, 142.5, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 184) cm
Finished length: 32.25( 33, 33.75, 34.75, 35.5, 36.25, 36.5, 37.5, 37.75)” 82( 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 93, 95, 96) cm
Sleeve seam: 17.25( 17.75, 17.75, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18)“ 44( 45, 45, 46, 46, 46, 46, 46, 46) cm

Yarn used:
Rowan Mohair Tweed
A. 10080 Midnight - 11( 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) balls
B. 10060 Chestnut - 8(9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) balls


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