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SHORELINE CARDIGAN
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Known for its dramatic cliffs, secluded coves, and wildflower marshlands, the ever-changing shoreline of Inishowen forms its own microcosm, with its own unpredictable micro-climate. From gentle idyllic sunshine, to rapid temperature drops - accompanied by starlting gusts of wind and hail storms - you never know what sort of weather will greet you. As you explore this magical 
and temperamental land, it’s best to be prepared with the Shoreline Cardigan.

A simple top-down garter stitch knit, the Shoreline Cardigan is a chameleon. With a few quick button-flicks, it transform from a frolicsome sailor-collar top with plenty of ventilation, to a fully fortified jacket ready to brace the elements. 

Wear it closed, or wear it open. And prepare to make several - because wear it you shall!

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MATERIALS & INFORMATION 



SIZE 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

garment measures as follows around bodice circumference:
92cm/ 37” (100cm/ 40”, 112cm/ 45”, 125cm/ 50”, 135cm/ 54”, 148cm/ 59.25”, 160cm/ 64”)


CONSTRUCTION

worked top-down, seamlessly, with raglan shaping


GAUGE

10 sts x 20 rows = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4”
in garter stitch

YARN
suitable for chunky-bulky weight yarns
approximately 100m per 100g
(note: a DK-Aran weight version is coming shortly)

YARN QUANTITIES
project requires 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins

NEEDLES

circular needle 8mm in diameter
or as needed to meet gauge



NOTIONS

tapestry needle, scrap yarn, stitch markers, measuring tape, buttons (12 or as needed; 20mm in diameter)



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SAMPLES INFO.

green sample
made with Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm
in the colourways Foraiste & Glenn
(alternated in 2-row stripes, for a blended effect)
Size 3
modelled with approximately 20cm/ 8” of ease

grey ‘curly’ sample
made with Höner och Eir VARV, Fin-weight
in the colourway Alla Ting
Size 3
modelled with approximately 20cm/ 8” of ease

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NOTES ON YARN SELECTION

Chunky-weight yarns worked in GS can be quite heavy, especially when making an entire garment. It is best to opt for an airy, lightweight yarn - such as a woollen spun yarn that can be worked above gauge.

MAKING YOUR OWN CHUNKY YARN
If you have trouble sourcing a suitable chunky yarn, be aware you can easily create an equivalent with lighter yarns you already have - by holding together two strands of DK weight yarn, three strands of fingering-sport-weight yarn (sock yarn is great for this!), or one strand of Aran weight yarn combined with one strand of laceweight silk-mohair, if that’s your thing. The curly-boucle effect of the grey sample shown can likewise be achieved with commercial yarns, by holding together a DK-weight yarn with a strand of boucle.

An additional benefit of holding together yarns in this manner, is that it allows for interesting marled effects. For a dramatic marl, hold together yarns in highly contrasting colours; for a subtle marl hold together yarns of similar colours. A pattern written for chunky weight is an excellent opportunity to play around with colour!

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Note: This pattern is an update of a 2017 design originally called ‘Winter Smock.’
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