Còinneach

*The Gaelic word for mossy, Còinneach is also the name of the famous hill above Balmaha whose green expanses afford a fine view of Loch Lomond* **Yarn** Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% Wool; 30% Mohair; 100m / 109yds per 25g ball) A: Birkin; 9 (10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13, 14, 14) x 25g balls All sizes: 1 ball of each of the following 4 shades B: Bruce; C: Garth; D: Gloamin; E: Stockiemuir **Needles & notions** Gauge-size and below gauge-size circular needles of appropriate lengths for working body, yoke, and neckline. Gauge-size and below gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences. Stitch markers of two types; 3 ‘x’ and 3 ‘y’, plus 1 for the sleeves. Waste yarn for holding stitches. Tapestry needle. 5-9 buttons. 5-9 snap fasteners. Optional: Bias tape or ribbon for finishing steek edges / front band facing **Gauge** 28 sts and 36 rounds to 10cm / 4in over colourwork pattern *and* stockinette in the round using gauge-size needle. If your colourwork tends to tighten, you may need to change needle sizes to achieve gauge over both stitch patterns. Gauge was achieved with 3.25mm / US 3 needle **Sizes** Finished bust (with overlapped front bands): 84 (90, 94, 99, 104, 109, 114, 119, 125, 129) cm / 33 (35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51) in Shown in the first size with 5cm / 2in positive ease at bust. Refer to pattern schematic / detailed sizing table for further sizing information. **Pattern notes** This steeked cardigan is knitted in the round, from the bottom up, all in one piece. The body is knitted first, followed by the sleeves, before joining together and working the colourwork yoke from a chart. After the garment is completed, steeks are cut, and front bands added. Where only one number is given this applies to all sizes [1]: https://www.shopkdd.com/books/the-west-highland-way