An elegant V-neck sweater featuring a broad cable band along the front, symbolising plant beds, and seed stitch trimming along the hem, cuffs, neckband, plus a narrow panel on the outside of the sleeves. Herb gardens originated in the 18th century and were places for both the growing of medicinal herbs and for spiritual reflection. Wearing this garment, imagine yourself stepping into early summer and being in a peaceful place filled with sweet smells of herbs and gentle buzz of insects.

SKILL

Intermediate

MATERIALS & TOOLS

(Heavy) fingering weight yarn to match pattern gauge. Sample was knit in Julie Asselin ‘Fino’, colourway Jardinier 75% Merino, 15% Cashmere goat, 10% Silk 400yds / 370m per 4oz / 115g skein 3.25 skeins (~1300yds / 1200m) used for size 38”

Fino gives a very drapey fabric. Bamboo needles are recommended in order to maintain proper tension. Look here for substitutes: https://yarnsub.com/yarns/julie_asselin/fino

Required amount: 1260 (1370, 1480) (1640, 1800) yds 1150 (1250, 1350) (1500, 1650) m

NEEDLES: You will need 32-40” / 80-100 cm circular needles in 2 sizes: Main: US 4 / 3.5 mm (or size to obtain gauge) Smaller: US 2.5 / 3 mm (or 2 US sizes / 0.5 mm smaller than main)

NOTIONS: Stitch markers Cable needle (roughly same size as main needles) Row/stitch counter Darning needle

SIZES

Pattern includes 5 sizes with finished garment bust circumference of 34 (38, 42) (46, 50)”/ 86 (97, 107) (117, 127) cm. The garment is intended to be worn with 0-2” / 0-5 cm of positive ease (see further details on garment measurements in pattern)

GAUGE: 24 sts x 34 rows over 4“ / 10 cm square in stockinette on main needles

CONSTRUCTION

The sweater is constructed bottom up. Starting from the bottom rib, it is worked in the round to the armholes, then split to complete the back and front. The shoulders are then joined and the sleeves worked separately.