South Shore by Kay Hopkins

South Shore

Knitting
October 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette in Larger needle after blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
1300 - 2000 yards (1189 - 1829 m)
XS(S, M, L, XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). See msmts below.
Dutch English
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South Shore is a classic cardigan with a modern twist (or two) and an air of understated elegance. South Shore is sure to become a wardrobe staple and looks great with jeans, slacks or a skirt; this is truly a cardigan that can go from the beach to the board room!

It’s the little details that count – check out how the stitch detail at the raglan seams is echoed at the side seams and the pockets.

The construction is top-down and totally seamless (except for sewing down the sides of the pockets). There’s plenty of structure built into the design so that it will keep its shape after lots of wear. Try it on as you go to get the exact length you want….that’s the beauty of top-down and seamless designs.

The double-knit button bands are so worth it! They are a critical aspect of the structure and provide a professional finish that holds its shape and doesn’t stretch out even at the buttonholes. The pattern includes a link to the video recorded just for this button band.

This design really shows off hand-dyed yarns, and will look great in any DK yarn with good stitch definition.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.

SIZING
XS(S, M, L, XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Designed to be worn with 6-8 inches / 15-20 cm ease at chest.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest (worn buttoned): 34(38.5, 42.5, 46, 50.5)(54, 58, 62, 66.5) inches / 86.5(98, 108, 117, 128.5)(137, 147.5, 157.5, 169) cm.

Choose size that is about 6-8 inches/15-20 cm larger than chest measurement!

RECOMMENDED YARN
Shibui Haven shown in color Ivory with optional strand of Shibui Tweed Silk Cloud in color White.
Also shown in Miss Babs Killington in color Quicksilver.

OR use any DK yarn that meets gauge and has good stitch definition.

See YarnSub.com for yarn substitutions. Any yarn that meets gauge and has good stitch definition will work.

Estimated Yarn Required
Total if use single strand of DK: 1300(1350, 1400, 1500, 1600)(1750, 1800, 1900, 2000) yds / 1183(1225, 1275, 1375, 1450)(1600, 1650, 1750, 1850) m.

If choose to carry 2nd strand of Tweed Silk Cloud, will need same amount of that yarn.

Yardage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
 
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Intermediate Knitter
Skills Used: Basic stitches, decreases, increases, tracking center front increases separate from raglan increases, picking up stitches for button bands, buttonholes, double knitting, German Short Rows, Italian Cast On and Bind off (tutorials provided).

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