“Loue” is a Finnish word meaning a tent-like temporary shelter for outdoor adventurers. The cardigan’s large collar panels have similarities with loue tents, and the inspiration is drawn from there. This design features a stitch pattern mixing lace and cables, drop shoulders, a boxy shape and a relaxed collar.

This pattern has been originally published in my book Contrasts - Textured Knitting. It is now available as an individual purchase.

SIZING
XS (S-M, M-L, XL-2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

The cardigan is intended to be worn with approx. 2–6” / 5–15 cm of positive ease at the bust.

To fit bust sizes approx. 28.75 (34.5, 44, 46, 52, 57.75, 63.75)” / 73 (88, 112, 117, 132, 147, 162) cm. Shown with 4” / 10 cm of positive ease.

GAUGE
19 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch with US 7 / 4.5 mm needles.

21 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in textured stitch pattern, one pattern repeat width is approx. 3” / 7.5 cm with US 7 / 4.5 mm needles.

MATERIALS
Yarn: John Arbon Harvest Hues Worsted (65% Merino, 35% Zwartbles, 100 g – 219 yds / 200 m per skein). You need approx.: 5 (5, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins or 970 (1095, 1325, 1570, 1780, 1960, 2140) yds / 890 (1000, 1210, 1430, 1630, 1790, 1950) m of worsted weight yarn. The sample was knitted in colorway Flax.

Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needle. US 6 / 4 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needle for yoke, hem and collar ribbing. US 4 / 3.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needle for cuffs. Adjust the needle size to get the correct gauge.

Other: Tapestry needle, cable needle, stitch markers, scrap yarn/stitch holders.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference (front collar partly overlapping): 34.5 (40.5, 46.5, 52, 58, 64, 70)“ / 88 (103, 118, 132, 147, 162, 177) cm

Upper arm circumference: 11 (12, 12.5, 15.75, 17, 19, 19.5)” / 28 (30, 32, 40, 43, 48, 50) cm

Body length (from shoulder line to bottom ribbing): 16 (16, 16, 17.25, 17.25, 17.25, 18)” / 40 (40, 40, 43, 43, 43, 45) cm or desired length

Bottom ribbing length: 2” / 5 cm

Shoulder drop: 1.75 (1.75, 2, 2, 2, 2.5, 2.5)” / 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) cm
Front width: 7 (7, 8.5, 10, 10, 12, 13.5)” / 17 (17, 21.5, 26, 26, 30, 34) cm

Collar panel width: 5 (6.25, 6.25, 6.25, 8, 8, 8)” / 12.5 (16, 16, 16, 20, 20, 20) cm

Sleeve length: 16 (16, 16, 16, 14, 14, 14)” / 40 (40, 40, 40, 35, 35, 35) cm or desired length