An oversized, drop-shoulder cardigan with a geometric textured pattern and featuring a ‘grandad’ style collar.

The pattern is inspired by the geology of Siccar Point on the Scottish Borders’ coastline where the rock formations lie perpendicular to each other. This is where James Hutton developed his revolutionary theories of geology in the 18th century

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9}

To fit chest:
70–78 (81–89, 92–100, 100–106, 108–116) {119–127, 130–138, 141–149, 152–160} cm /
28–30.75 (32–35, 36–39.5, 40–42, 42.5–45.5) {47–50, 51–54, 55.5–58.5, 60–63} in

Designed to be worn with 14–22 cm / 5.5–9 in positive ease.

Note: When deciding which size to knit, it is useful to consider the cross-shoulder width in addition to the chest circumference.

Sample 1: Shown in size 3 with 23 cm / 9 in positive ease. Sample 2: Shown in size 2 with 13 cm / 5 in positive ease.

YARN

Balmerino DK, 100% balmerino, 172 m / 188 yds per 50g ball

9 (9, 10, 11, 12) {12, 13, 14, 15} balls

Sample 1: Cobnut
Sample 2: Cowslip

OR in light DK weight yarn which knits to the specified gauge and has similar drape and stitch definition.

APPROXIMATE YARDAGE REQUIRED

1410 (1534, 1664, 1734, 1899) {2019, 2163, 2298, 2504} m / 1542 (1677, 1820, 1896, 2077) {2208, 2365, 2513, 2738} yds

NOTIONS

Tapestry needle
2 stitch markers
7 (7, 7, 7, 7) {8, 8, 8, 8} lockable stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
7 (7, 7, 7, 7) {8, 8, 8, 8} buttons (15mm)
Sewing needle (for buttons)

TECHNIQUES

Picking up stitches, I-cord edging, 3 needle bind off, Sloping cast off.