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Midland Cardigan by Laura Penrose - Billy Down Pippin
Midland Cardigan by Laura Penrose - Billy Down Pippin
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The Midland Cardigan by Laura Penrose is a modern, oversized cardigan with a beautifully relaxed silhouette and thoughtful construction. Worked seamlessly from side to side, it features gently tapered shaping and a slightly cropped length that sits between the natural waist and the hips, making it a versatile layering piece you'll reach for throughout the year.
Designed with comfort and effortless style in mind, the cardigan showcases beautiful texture and clean lines. Laura's sample, knitted in Appledore DK in the colour Golden Knob, highlights the stunning stitch definition and rustic character of this British wool.
The cardigan is knitted seamlessly using a combination of flat and circular knitting techniques. The pattern includes short rows, a double-knit button band, and carefully shaped details, making it an enjoyable project for knitters looking to expand their skills.
he kit includes:
- Appledore DK yarn (select your size above to receive the correct number of skeins)
- A digital copy of the Midland Cardigan pattern by Laura Penrose, delivered to your Ravelry library (available in English). Here is the pattern on Ravelry
| Composition | 40% Devon Closewool / 40% Romney / 20% Exmoor Blueface |
| Yarn Weight | DK |
| Yarn Format | Skein (Hank) |
| Production Processes | Non-Superwash |
| Skill Level | Intermediate |
| Special Techniques | Working Flat Working in the round Judys Magic Cast On or Mattress Stitch seaming Short Rows (West Knits Shortcut Rows method) Increasing/Decreasing Picking up stitches 1x1 Rib Double knit button band |
| Size | Designed to have an oversized tapered fit, the body length is slightly cropped so the cardigan sits between the natural waist and the hips. This is referred to as the ‘lower waist’. Make sure to choose a size with no more than 15cm / 6” positive ease at the lower waist or 25.5 - 30.5cm / 10-12” positive ease at the chest. 1 2 3 4 5 ( 6 7 8 9 10 ) – finished chest circumference of 101 110.5 122.5 134.5 144 ( 153.5 167.5 176 192 202.5 ) cm / 39.75 43.5 48.5 53 56.75 ( 60.5 66 69.25 75.5 79.75 )" with a recommended positive ease of 25.5 - 30.5cm / 10-12” at the chest. Number of skeins per size: 1-3: 5 skeins of Appledore DK 4-5: 6 skeins of Appledore DK 6-7: 7 skeins of Appledore DK 8: 8 skeins of Appledore DK 9-10: 9 skeins of Appledore DK |
| Gauge | 18 sts x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in Garter Stitch on 4.5mm needles Always make sure to gauge swatch to ensure your cardigan fits and you like the fabric you’ve created. Unlike most patterns, your stitch gauge will dictate the length of your cardigan and your row gauge will dictate the width (except the sleeves). There is not a lot of room for adjustment so make sure you match the gauge. The yarns used are very light and bloom when washed so try and use a yarn that has a similar fibre content and the same or similar meterage per 100g. Superwash treated yarns are not recommended as they don’t have the stability to support the structure of this garment. A high wool content is advised. Amounts given include contingency. |
| Finished Measurements | Sizes 1 2 3 4 5 ( 6 7 8 9 10 ) Shoulder Span (A): 56.5 61.5 67.25 73.75 78 ( 83.25 90.75 95.25 103.5 108.5 ) cm 22.5 24.5 26.5 29 30.75 ( 32.75 35.75 37.5 40.75 42.75)” Chest Circ (B): 101 110.5 122.5 134.5 144 ( 153.5 167.5 176 192 202.5) cm 39.75 43.5 48.5 53 56.75 ( 60.5 66 69.25 75.5 79.75)“ Lower Waist (C): 88 98 110 121 131 ( 140 154 162 177 187 ) cm 34.75 38.5 43.25 47.75 51.5 ( 55.25 60.5 63.75 69.5 73.75 )” Bicep circ: 32 32 33.5 36 38 40.5 45 47.5 49.5 52 ) cm 12.5 12.5 13.25 14.25 15 ( 16 17.75 18.75 19.5 20.5 )“ Length centre back, inc neckband: 57 58.5 59.5 61.5 63 ( 63.5 63.5 66.5 68.5 70.5 ) cm 22.5 23 23.5 24.25 24.75 ( 25 25 26.25 27 27.75 )” |
Please note: We do our best to capture the true shades of our yarn, but due to variations in monitor settings, screen brightness, and digital displays, actual colors may differ slightly from what appears on your screen.
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