Dorchester by Åsa Buchta

Dorchester

Knitting
February 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in reverse stockinette stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1296 - 2592 yards (1185 - 2370 m)
Chest (closed): (33½, 37½, 40½, 43½) [47, 50½, 53½, 57] {60, 63, 67, 70}" / (85, 95.5, 103, 110.5) [119.5, 128.5, 136, 145] {152.5, 160, 170, 178} cm
English
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For quintessential cabled cardigans that offer warmth and timeless style, look no further than Dorchester. Knit from the bottom up and seamed with shawl collars adding flawless finishing touches, these sweaters are just right for adding classic layers to handmade wardrobes. Impressive cable columns are unexpectedly simple to work and are framed by rich texture that plays up the tweedy Remix Wool. Dorchester checks all the boxes for everything we love in cozy cardigans, and it may just jump to the top of your must-knit list for yourself or a lucky knitworthy loved one.

Cable patterns are charted only.

SIZES
(1, 2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7, 8 {9, 10, 11, 12}

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest (closed): (33½, 37½, 40½, 43½) 47, 50½, 53½, 57 {60, 63, 67, 70}“ / (85, 95.5, 103, 110.5) 119.5, 128.5, 136, 145 {152.5, 160, 170, 178} cm
Length: (25½, 25½, 26, 26½) 26½, 27, 27½, 28 {28½, 29, 29½, 30}” / (65, 65, 66, 67.5) 67.5, 68.5, 70, 71 {72.5, 73.5, 75, 76} cm
Shown in sizes 3 (40½“ / 103 cm) and 5 (47” / 119.5 cm).
Recommended ease: Approximately 4–6” / 10–15 cm positive ease.
Note: Sizing is unisex, with any changes for men’s / women’s sizing noted in the instructions.

YARN
BERROCO REMIX WOOL (100 g): (6, 7, 7, 8) 8, 9, 9, 10 {10, 11, 12, 12} balls for women’s sizing, (6, 7, 7, 8) 8, 9, 9, 10 {11, 11, 12, 12} balls for men’s sizing
Shown in #12320 Hydrangea and #12325 Indigo Blue

NEEDLES
Knitting needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
40” / 100 cm circular needle, size 5 / 3.75 mm

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, cable needle, removable stitch markers, five 1” / 25 mm buttons, tapestry needle

GAUGE
21 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Charted Pattern using larger needles
18 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Rev St st using larger needles
13-stitch pattern repeat measures 2.5”“ / 6.5 cm wide
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge