Evening on the Loire

This oversized cardigan draws inspiration from high-school cardigans, reimagined with a modern twist. The colour palette and name are inspired by the painting *Evening on the Loire* by Félix Vallotton, a Swiss-French painter famous for using flat blocks of bold colours. The painting captures an evening on the Loire river, highlighting a stunning interplay of deep, bold hues. This design is perfect for layering. Cosy and warm, it is knitted with two strands of yarn held together, making it the perfect staple for colder seasons and an easy and enjoyable knit. SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) **Recommended ease:** 11.5–14" / 29–35 cm of positive ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS  **Chest Circumference (worn closed):** 40.5 (45.25, 49, 53.5, 56.5) (60.25, 63, 67.75, 71.5, 75.25)" / 101 (113, 122.5, 134, 141) (150.5, 157.5, 169.5, 179, 188) cm. **Raglan Depth from Top Shoulder:** 10.5 (10.5, 10.75, 11.5, 11.5) (12.25, 12.25, 12.5, 12.75, 13.5)" / 26.5 (26.5, 27, 28.5, 29) (30.5, 30.5, 31.5, 32, 33.5) cm. **Length from Underarm to Hem:** 10.5" / 26 cm for all sizes (adjustable). **Upper Sleeve Circumference:** 15 (16, 17.5, 18.75, 19.25) (21.25, 22.25, 24, 25.5, 26.75)" / 37.5 (40, 43.5, 47, 48) (53, 55.5, 60, 63.5, 67) cm. **Sleeve Length:** 16" / 40 cm for all sizes (adjustable). MATERIALS **Yarn:** Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Bûches (100% lambswool, 270 yds / 248 m – 50 g).  MC: 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins in the colourway Dark Blue Black. Or approx. 1335 (1465, 1610, 1795, 1925) (2080, 2220, 2385, 2580, 2800) yds / 1220 (1340, 1470, 1640, 1760) (1900, 2030, 2180, 2360, 2560) m of fingering-weight yarn (two strands will be held together). CC: 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins in the colourway Dark Red Brown. Or approx. 260 (285, 310, 340, 350) (370, 405, 430, 460, 480) yds / 240 (260, 280, 310, 320) (340, 370, 390, 420, 440) m of fingering-weight yarn (two strands will be held together). Two strands of fingering-weight yarn are held together throughout the pattern. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Cascade 220 Fingering by Cascade Yarns, Mondim by Retrosaria Rosa Pomar or Saga by Filcolana. Each of these yarns should be worked with two strands held together.  **Needles:** US 7 / 4.5 mm 16–48" / 40–120 cm circular needles for body, sleeves and hem, US 6 / 4 mm 48" / 120 cm circular needles for the plackets and US 4 / 3.5 mm 16" / 40 cm circular needles (or DPNs, or long circular needles if using the Magic Loop method) for the cuffs. **Notions:** Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, 4–5 snap buttons (0.5" / 15 mm diameter).  GAUGE 17 sts × 28 rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.