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This Pattern is part of the Smith & Jones Knits collection from Elements: 24 Hand Knit Designs Inspired by Nature and the Outdoors If you’d like a to order a hard copy of the book for £16.99 plus P&P visit here or alternatively ask your Rowan Stockist.

Inspired by silver birch trees, this versatile garment makes a great addition to your wardrobe for both work and play. Adding a light yet warming layer, this is a great piece for autumnal walks in the woods or worn with smarter wear for work days.

Although a fairly simple knit, there is plenty of structural interest - The back is knitted bottom up with a single strand of Kid Classic, whilst the fronts are knitted side to side using a strand back of Kidsilk Haze and Kid Classic.

SIZES
Sizes S(M : L : XL : XXL)
To fit bust 81-86(91-97 : 102-107 : 112-117 : 122-127)cm, 32-34(36-38 : 40-42 : 44-46 : 48-50)in

YARN
Rowan Kid Classic 50g (1¾oz)/140m (153yds) balls
A - Smoke 831 - 3(3: 3 : 4 : 4)balls
B - Pumice 888 - 4(4 : 5 : 5 : 6)balls
Rowan Kidsilk Haze 25g (1¾oz)/210m (230yds) balls
C - Smoke 605 - 3(3 : 3 : 4 : 4)balls

NEEDLES
I pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) needles
I pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) needles
I pair 6mm (UK4/US 10) needles

TENSION:
25 sts and 26 rows over cable rib pattern using yarn A on 5mm (UK 6/US 8) needles.
16 sts and 21 rows over st st using yarn B and C held together on 6mm (UK4/US 10) needles.

For a fuller description and additional information about this design, see this blog post.