From Dorset with Love … a collection celebrating adventure, friendship, warmth and knitting - stitch by stitch, row by row.

I will never forget the day we drove over that rise - stretched out before us was a thickening fog rolling in from the sea and as we gazed out in wonder at the beautiful landscape unfolding towards the ocean the fog embraced us, welcoming us to the Isle of Purbeck.

Whether bathed in golden light or shrouded in comforting fog there is something about that vista, looking out across the green hills to the ocean that pulls at my heart strings every time I see it. Memories are a funny old thing and I can still feel that cool rolling fog on my skin as I think back to that day.

Kimmeridge is everything I’ve ever wanted in a cardigan - cosy wool, simple textural details, a relaxed fit and a snuggly collar. This raglan cardigan is worked from the top down with subtle waist shaping and slim sleeves. The squishy garter collar has just the right amount of roll to keep your neck warm and cosy.

Materials

Ginger Twist Studio Sheepish Aran (Aran; 100% Bluefaced Leicester; 166 m / 182 yd per 100g skein)
Shade: Muddy Paws x 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins

Actual yardage: 669 (763, 827, 890, 964) (1027, 1090, 1164, 1217, 1291)m / 732 (834, 904, 973, 1054) (1123, 1192, 1273, 1331, 1412)yd

4.5mm / US 7 circular needle 80cm / 32in length
5mm / US 8 circular needle 80cm / 32in length
5mm / US 8 needles suitable for working a small circumference in the round.
4.5mm / US 7 needles suitable for working a small circumference in the round.

4 stitch markers
waste yarn / stitch holder for sleeves

5 buttons, 3cm / 1.25in diameter
100cm / 40in Grosgrain ribbon (optional to reinforce button bands)

Gauge

17 sts and 26 rows over 10cm / 4in of stocking stitch worked flat and blocked, using 5mm / US 8 needles

17 sts and 26 rows over 10cm / 4in of est patt worked flat and blocked, using 5mm / US 8 needles

28 sts and 28 rows over 10cm / 4in of 1 x 1 rib worked flat and blocked, using 4.5mm / US 7 needles

Size

XS (S1, S2, M1, M2) (L1, L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
To fit bust: 69 (77, 84, 91, 100) (107, 114, 122, 130, 137)cm / 27 (30, 33, 36, 39) (42, 45, 48, 51, 54)in

Finished bust measurement: 75 (85, 92, 99, 108) (115, 122, 130, 136, 144)cm / 29.25 (33.5, 36.25, 39, 42.25) (45, 48, 51.25, 53.5, 56.75)in

This cardigan is designed to be worn with approx. 5-8cm / 2-3in of positive ease.

For detailed measurements please refer to the schematic on page 12.

Please note: For ease of knitting the raglan shaping section is divided into four sections depending on the size. To save paper only print pages needed for your size. Details can be found on cover page of pdf pattern.