Shoreline Cardigan

……………………………………………… SHORELINE CARDIGAN ……………………………………………… 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! This pattern is now available in DK and Chunky versions, all part of this one purchase. ……………………………………………… MATERIALS & INFORMATION 

 SIZE 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
 garment measures as follows around bodice circumference: 90cm/ 6" (100cm/ 40", 110cm/ 44", 120cm/ 48", 130cm/ 52", 140cm/ 56", 150cm/ 60", 160cm/ 64") CONSTRUCTION
 worked top-down, seamlessly, with raglan sleeve construction and short row neckline shaping; the collar and button-bands are integrated, so the garment is made in one piece with no edgings to pick up at the end. ... DK VERSION Gauge 18 sts x 36 rows = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4” in garter stitch 
 (pattern notes explain how to alter gauge to suit you yarn) Yarn suitable for DK weight yarns approximately 200m/ 100g 
designed with [Folklore Yarns Faerie Folk][1] (adaptable to Aran-weight as well) Quantities project requires 500g (550g, 600g, 650g, 700g, 750g, 800g, 850g)
 Needles 4mm in diameter, or as needed to meet gauge
 Notions tapestry needle, scrap yarn, stitch markers, measuring tape, buttons (18 or as needed; 15mm in diameter)

 ... CHUNKY VERSION 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 designed with [Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm][2] Quantities project requires 600g (700g, 700g, 800g, 800g, 900g, 900g) Needles 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)

 ……………………………………………… SAMPLES INFO. red DK sample made with [Folklore Yarns Faerie Folk][3] shown in the colourway 2619 Far Darrig
 Size 4 modelled with approximately 20cm/ 8" of ease green chunky sample made with [Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm][4] in the colourways Foraiste & Glenn (alternated in 2-row stripes, for a blended effect) Size 3 modelled with approximately 15cm/ 6" of ease grey chunky boucle sample made with [Höner och Eir VARV][5], Fin-weight in the colourway Alla Ting Size 3 modelled with approximately 20cm/ 8" of ease ……………………………………………… NOTES ON YARN SELECTION
 - DK VERSION The DK version of the pattern will suit a variety of DK weight yarns, from superwash merino to 
rustic tweed. If you find that your DK is too fine for the gauge, this pattern can be worked at a tighter gauge (19 or 20 sts per 10cm). Simply go up a size in the instructions. Likewise, you can knit this pattern in an Aran weight yarn, and change the gauge to 17st per 10cm if the stated Gaige is too tight. Go down a size in the instructions to compensate. ... NOTES ON YARN SELECTION
 - CHUNKY VERSION 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! ……………………………………………… Note: This pattern is an update of a 2017 design originally called 'Winter Smock.' ……………………………………………… [1]: https://folkloreyarns.com/collections/faerie-folk-a-donegal-mohair-tweed [2]: https://appleoakfibreworks.com/products/stockholm-br-100-wool-br-naturally-dyed [3]: https://folkloreyarns.com/collections/faerie-folk-a-donegal-mohair-tweed [4]: https://appleoakfibreworks.com/products/stockholm-br-100-wool-br-naturally-dyed [5]: https://honer-och-eir.myshopify.com/collections/november-slapp-varv