“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.”

The individual pattern download is now available!

Lichfield was first published in Issue 191 of The Knitter magazine in July 2023.

Sizing
In 10 sizes from UK4 to UK42 - See Sizing Table in pictures.

Images on model and mannequin show Size 2 (UK 8-10), images of me (blue hair) show Size 7 (UK28-30).

Yarn
West Yorkshire Spinners, Pure DK (100% Falkland Islands Wool; 112m/122yds per 50g ball)
Rosehip (1112), 8 (8:9:10:11:12:13:13:15:16) x 50g balls

Needles
1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles
4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 100cm long
4mm cable needle

Notions
2 stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Errata: Some errata got into the magazine version of the pattern during the editing process. The list of errata can be found at: https://www.gathered.how/knitting-and-crochet/knitting/th... Please check these out if knitting the pattern from the magazine to ensure success.