“THIS DESIGN makes use of an interesting Japanese stitch pattern,” explains Kath Andrews. “The pattern is used to create a decorative border at the bottom of the body and sleeves, and is also used for the picked-up neckband. An elongated development of the stitch pattern creates a vertical panel up the centre back. The ‘Two Wrap Knot’ creates a mock cable/smocked effect which is reminiscent of the stone niches on the front of Lichfield cathedral, from where this cardigan gets its name.”
SIZE
YARN
West Yorkshire Spinners Pure DK (DK weight; 100% Falkland Islands wool; 112m/122yds per 50g ball)
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 100cm long
Cable needle
Stitch markers
TENSION
22 sts and 30.5 rows to 10cm over Border/Panel Pattern on 4mm needles 21 sts and 29 rows to 10cm over st st on 4mm needles
YARN STOCKISTS
West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
Two Wrap Knot: K1tbl, P2, K1tbl. Slip 4 sts just worked from RH needle to cable needle, wrap yarn around these sts twice anti-clockwise, then return sts to RH needle.
For general abbreviations, see p89 of the main magazine
BLOCKING DIAGRAM
CHARTS
Panel Chart
