Compton by Pat Menchini

Compton

Knitting
May 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in measured over stocking stitch using 5 mm needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1456 - 1820 yards (1331 - 1664 m)
To fit chest: 36-38 (40-42: 44-46: 48-50: 52-54) inches
English
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Aran traditions inspired this design. An interesting mix of cables, trinity stitch and fern panels gives a wonderful texture. The centre cable divides into a stocking stitch strip to form the V neck - this is then finished with a narrow 2/2 rib to match the welt and cuffs.

To fit chest:
36-38 (40-42: 44-46: 48-50: 52-54) in
Actual chest, approx.:
42 (46: 50: 54: 58) in
Length to shoulder shaping:
26 (26½: 27: 27: 27½) in
Sleeve length:
18½ (19: 19: 19: 19¼) in

Yarn used:
West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft
8 (8, 9, 9, 10) 100g hanks in shade Sullom 010

Tension:
18 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm over st st using 5 mm needles