Gaskell is a beautiful, all-over cabled cardigan. The boxy shape, dropped shoulders and deep sleeves make it perfect for layering over other pieces. The cardigan comes in two lengths, with the longer version also including comforting pockets.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7)

To fit: 81–86 (92–97, 102–107, 112–117) (122–127, 132–142, 147–152) cm / 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46) (48–50, 52–56, 58–60) in

Recommended ease: 11.5–20 cm / 4.5–8 in of positive ease

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference (fastened): 100.5 (107.5, 118.5, 129.5) (140.5, 151.5, 162.5) cm / 40.25 (43, 47.5, 51.75) (56.25, 60.5, 65) in
Length to underarm (Short length): 25.5 cm / 10.5  in
Length to underarm (Long length): 37.5 cm / 15 in
Armhole depth: 22 (24.5, 25, 26.5) (27.5, 28.5, 30)  cm / 8.75 (9.75, 10, 10.5) (11, 11.5, 12) in
Finished length (Short length): 47.5 (50, 50.5, 52) (53, 54, 55.5) cm / 19 (20, 20.25, 20.75) (21.25, 21.5, 22.25) in
Finished length (Long length): 59.5 (62, 62.5, 64) (65, 66, 67.5) cm / 23.75 (24.75, 25, 25.5) (26, 26.5, 27) in
Cross back: 43.5 (48, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64) cm / 17.5 (19.25, 19.25, 20.75) (22.5, 24, 25.5) in
Back neck width: 11.5 (13, 13, 14) (16, 17, 17.5) cm / 4.5 (5.25, 5.25, 5.5) (6.5, 6.75, 7) in
Sleeve circumference: 47.5 (50, 57.5, 61) (65.5, 69, 72.5) cm / 19 (20, 23, 24.5) (26.25, 27.5, 29) in
Sleeve length: 43.5 (43.5, 43.5, 43.5) (43.5, 45.5, 47) cm / 17.5 (17.5, 17.5, 17.5) (17.5, 18.25, 18.75) in

Samples shown in sizes 2 / Long length (on Ruth) and 3  / Short length (on Susan).

YARN
Susan Crawford Barn, 100% British wool, a unique blend of Jacob, white Shetland and black Shetland, DK weight (225 m / 246 yds per 100 g skein approx)

Long Length
7 (8, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12) skeins, shade Foggy Morning

Short Length
7 (7, 8, 9) (9, 10, 11) skeins, shade Tannin

Or heavy DK-weight yarn as follows:
Long Length
1576 (1728, 1910, 2103) (2282, 2507, 2729) m / 1725  (1891, 2090, 2300) (2497, 2742, 2985) yds

Short Length
1295 (1425, 1575, 1736) (1885, 2075, 2264) m / 1417  (1559, 1724, 1899) (2061, 2270, 2477) yds

GAUGE
22 sts and 27.5 rows = 10 cm / 4 in over double moss stitch worked flat, after blocking.

We obtained this gauge using 5 mm needles.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Small Needles: 4 mm (US 6) circular needle (80–100 cm / 30–40 in)
Large Needles: 1 pair of 5 mm (US 8) needles or 5  mm (US 8) circular needle (80–100 cm / 30–40 in)

NOTIONS
5 mm (US 8) cable needle, stitch markers, 6 buttons (Long length), 4 buttons (Short length), tapestry needle