Saltridge Sweater by Florence Spurling

Saltridge Sweater

Knitting
June 2025
yarn held together
Light Fingering
+ Light Fingering
= DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1695 - 2942 yards (1550 - 2690 m)
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
English
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Introducing Garden Row: A collection of three refined knits for city wandering and quiet days in bloom. Designs include: Folk Garden Sweater, Ondine Tank & Saltridge Sweater. Purchase the collection for £18 (automatic discount when all three are purchased together).

From casual mornings to crisp evenings, the Saltridge Sweater is your effortlessly stylish layering essential. Designed with a softly tailored drop-shoulder silhouette and bracelet-length sleeves, it blends comfort with understated elegance, making it a staple for year-round wear. For knitters who love simple shapes with thoughtful details, the Rick-Rack Rib Stitch—featuring delicate trellis lace paired with classic ribbing—adds a subtle yet striking texture at the hem, cuffs, and collar. Knit in DK-weight fabric by holding two fine strands together, Saltridge offers a chance to experiment with colour. Blend two shades of the same yarn for a beautifully heathered effect or opt for a tonal pairing for a whisper of contrast. Relax into the rhythmic simplicity of this engaging knit—modern, versatile, and effortlessly wearable.

Yarn
The yarn is held double throughout. Two different colours are used to create a subtle marled effect.

Katia Atenea
42% Extrafine Merino, 40% Cotton, 18% Cashmere
Fingering Weight
175m / 191 yds per 25g / 0.88 oz ball

775 (850, 925, 960, 1035) (1085, 1160, 1215, 1275, 1345)m /
850 (930, 1010, 1050, 1130) (1185, 1270, 1330, 1395, 1470)yds of “90” (grey)

775 (850, 925, 960, 1035) (1085, 1160, 1215, 1275, 1345)m /
850 (930, 1010, 1050, 1130) (1185, 1270, 1330, 1395, 1470)yds of “95” (green)

Please note there is a 10% buffer added to these yarn amounts.

Tools & Materials
3.75mm / US 5 (or one size smaller than main needle), 40cm / 16” and 80cm / 32” circular needle and preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round for hem, collar and sleeve cuffs
4mm / US 6 80cm / 32” circular needle for main body and preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round for sleeves
Spare 4mm / US 6 needle for Three-Needle Bind Off
Stitch markers
Waste yarn or 3 stitch holders
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Sizes
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Finished Body circumference: 80 (91, 100, 111, 120) (131, 140, 151, 160, 171)cm / 31.5 (35.75, 39.25, 43.75, 47.25) (51.5, 55, 59.5, 63, 67.25)”

Recommended to be worn with 5–10cm / 2–4” of positive ease.

Sample worn with approximately 5cm / 2” of positive ease.

To achieve the same look as the sample, choose a similar amount of ease. If between sizes, choose the next larger size for a looser fit, or smaller size for a closer fit.

Gauge
22 sts and 32 rnds = 10cm / 4” in Stockinette Stitch using 4mm / US 6 needle after blocking.

22 sts and 36 rnds = 10cm / 4” in Rick Rack Rib using 3.75mm / US 5 needle after blocking.

Always use a needle size that achieves the correct gauge.