For this pattern I used:
Yarn & Amounts: 5(6:6:7:7) 100g hanks of WYS Bluefaced Leicester DK – Undyed (100% BlueFaced Leicester Wool, 225m/246yds per 100g).
*Optional – I used 6g of another shade for the neck edge on the first size.
Metres: 1125(1350:1350:1575:1575)m.
My Yarn Suggestions & Amounts: Mohair Tweed 10(12:12:14:14) 50g balls or
Illustrious Naturals DK 5(6:6:7:7) 100g hanks.
Needles: 4mm.
Gauge (tension): 22 stitches and 40 rows to 10cm/4ins square over garter stitch using 4mm needles.
Measurements
To Fit Chest (suggested) |
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| 76.5-81.5 | 86.5-91.5 | 96.5-101.5 | 106.5-112 | 117-122 | cms |
| 30-32 | 34-36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | ins |
Actual Chest Measurement |
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| 85 | 92.5 | 103.5 | 114.5 | 125 | cms |
| 33½ | 36½ | 40¾ | 45 | 49¼ | ins |
Length (from shoulder) |
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| 57 | 58 | 62 | 64 | 66 | cms |
| 22½ | 22¾ | 24½ | 25¼ | 26 | ins |
Sleeve Length |
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| 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | cms |
| 10¼ | 10¼ | 10¼ | 10¼ | 10¼ | ins |
My design ideas and advice: This simple garter stitch jumper is inspired by my Fiona Cardigan.
The Fiona Cardigan has become a Purl &Jane classic. It was one of the first designs I created for my Skipton Studio and has been well loved and knitted by many knitters. It’s been lovely to see it become a classic go to cardigan in knitter’s wardrobes. I have a few knitters who tell me they have knitted this pattern in different shades, as they can wear it with everything.
Blog Posts: Click here to read about my love of garter stitch.
