Growing up in one place, there’s a knowing and comfort in the curve of the coast, the rise and fall of the mountains and the architecture of the native plants.

It’s as if the shape of those things lives deep within your bones. And so to it is with the coast of Aotearoa New Zealand.

There’s a belonging that grows from diving into dancing Pacific waves beneath majestic toetoe fronds reaching to the sky atop sand dunes that whispered the rush of taking an adventurous leap onto the beach below.

Toetoe cardigan captures some of that enticing comfort. Knitted from the top in delicious DK yarn, Toetoe’s cosy collar and relaxed fit make you feel instantly “at home”.

Set-in sleeves worked with short rows create a flattering fit and textured panel of fronds down the front give an easy, rhythmic feel.

Including charted and written instructions, Toetoe is ideal for experienced knitters and adventurous beginners.

SIZES
1 2, 3, 4, 5 {6, 7, 8, 9} (10, 11, 12, 13)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference (worn closed): 31.5 33.75, 36, 37.5, 39.5 {41.75, 44, 45.5, 47.5} (49.75, 52, 53.5, 55.5)“/80 86, 91.5, 95, 100.5 {106, 111.5, 115.5, 121} (126.5, 132, 135, 141) cm

Length (shoulder to hem): 22 22.25, 23, 23.25, 23.5 {23.75, 24.5, 24.75, 25} (25.25, 26.25, 26.5, 27)“/56 56.5, 58.5, 59, 59.5 {60, 62, 63, 63.5} (64, 66.5, 67.5, 68.5) cm

Shown in size 5 with approx. 2.5”/6.5 cm positive ease.

GAUGE
22 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10 cm with US 6/4 mm needles, in stockinette stitch, flat and in the round, after blocking.

Cable panel over 20 sts and 32 rows = 3.25”/8.25 cm wide after blocking.

YARN
Approx. 6 7, 7, 8, 8 {9, 10, 10, 11} (11, 12, 13, 13) skeins of Kettle Yarn Co. Northiam DK (100% Bluefaced Leicester wool; 128 yd/117 m per 50g skein) in Barley.

If substituting yarn; approx. 678 787, 875, 984, 1024 {1137, 1203, 1268, 1334} (1400, 1487, 1553, 1640) yds/620 720, 800, 900, 936 {1040, 1100, 1160, 1220} (1280, 1360, 1420, 1500) m of DK yarn.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size US 4/3.5 mm needles, US 5/3.75 mm and US 6/4 mm circular needles 24”/60 cm long and also US 5/3.75 mm and US 6/4 mm needles for knitting small circumferences.

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

2 stitch markers, cable needle, waste yarn or stitch holder, yarn needle, 6-11 buttons approx. 0.5-1”/1.2-2.5 cm in diameter.

SKILL LEVEL
3 balls (see: https://www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/all-the-balls)

As with all Truly Myrtle designs, the pattern has been professionally edited and test knitted.