“Ruby is an elegant fitted cardigan with a pattern of flashing gemstones linked by curving lines of eyelets,” says Emma Vining. “The ‘rubies’ are made with extended lines of twisted stitches with a large eyelet centre, with long lines of eyelets separating each set of rubies. The eyelet pattern extends from the cast-on edge to the shoulders and neckline. Each sleeve has a pair of ruby motifs at the cuff, too.” Emma’s cardigan is knitted in West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious DK, a gorgeous blend of Falkland wool and British alpaca that offers both softness and good stitch definition

Sizes

• Size 8:To fit bust 81cm (32”); Actual Bust 42.5cm (16.75”); Actual Length 56.5cm (22.25”); Sleeve Seam 41.5cm (16.25”)
• Size 10:To fit bust 86cm (34”); Actual Bust 45cm (17.75”); Actual Length 58cm (22.75”); Sleeve Seam 41.5cm (16.25”)
• Size 12:To fit bust 91cm (36”); Actual Bust 48.5cm (19”); Actual Length 58.5cm (23”); Sleeve Seam 40cm (15.75”)
• Size 14:To fit bust 97cm (38”); Actual Bust 50cm (19.75”); Actual Length 59cm (23.25”); Sleeve Seam 40cm (15.75”)
• Size 16:To fit bust 102cm (40”); Actual Bust 52.5cm (20.75”); Actual Length 59cm (26.25”); Sleeve Seam 40cm (15.75”)
• Size 18:To fit bust 107cm (42”); Actual Bust 54.5cm (21.5”); Actual Length 59.5cm (23.5”); Sleeve Seam 40cm (15.75”)
• Size 20:To fit bust 112cm (44”); Actual Bust 58cm (22.75”); Actual Length 60.5cm (23.75”); Sleeve Seam 40cm (15.75”)
• Size 22:To fit bust 117cm (46”); Actual Bust 61cm (24”); Actual Length 61cm (24”); Sleeve Seam 40cm (15.75”)
• Size 24:To fit bust 122cm (48”); Actual Bust 63cm (24.75”); Actual Length 61.5cm (24.25”); Sleeve Seam 40cm (15.75”)

Gauge

• 24 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over Chart A on 4mm needles.
• 21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st on 4mm needles.

Yarn Requirements
West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious (DK weight; 70% Falkland wool, 30% British alpaca; 225m/245yds per 100g ball

• Sizes 8 - 12 - 5 balls
• Sizes 14 - 18 - 6 balls
• Sizes 20 - 24 - 7 balls

Needles and Accessories

• 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles
• 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles
• Cable needle
• Stitch holders