Inspired by Cap Ferret, a charming peninsula at the Arcachon Basin in France, known for its wild waves, stunning sandy beaches, and lush pine forests. The pattern captures the essence of the days spent by the sea.
The cardigan is knitted seamlessly from the top down. The body is worked flat, while the sleeves are knitted in the round. The back is worked first, followed by the shoulders. Next, the back and front are joined and worked together flat. The piece is finished with a double-knitted band and pockets.

SIZING/ FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9)
Finished chest circumference: 98 (108.5, 118.5, 128.5) (139, 149, 159) (169, 179.5) cm/ 38.25 (42.25, 46.25, 50.25) (54.25, 58.25, 62.25) (66.25, 70.25)“.
The cardigan is designed to have 27 cm/ 10.75” of positive ease but choose your size according to the finished chest measurement that best matches your desired fit.
Length from underarm to hem: 32 cm/ 12.50” for all sizes (adjustable).
Upper arm circumference: 37.5 (40, 43, 47) (49.5, 52.5, 56.5) (60.5, 64) cm/ 14.75 (15.75, 17, 18.5) (19.5, 20.75, 22.25) (23.75, 25.25)”.
Armhole depth: 20 (20.5, 21, 22.5) (24, 24.5, 25) (25.5, 27) cm/ 7.75 (8, 8.25, 8.75) (9.25, 9.5, 9.75) (10, 10.5)“.
Cuff circumference: 25.5 (26.5, 28.5, 28.5) (29.5, 31.5, 32.5) (33.5, 34.5) cm/ 10 (10.5, 11.25, 11.25) (11.25, 12.5, 12.75) (13.25, 13.5)”.
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 52 cm/ 20.5” for all sizes (adjustable).
YARN
4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) (8, 8) skeins of Biches & Bûches Le Petit Lambswool (100% lambswool, 50 g/ 1.76 oz = approx. 248 m/ 270 yds) in colourway Dark Blue Black.
970 (1060, 1160, 1300) (1440, 1550, 1670) (1800, 1970) m/ 1060 (1160, 1270, 1420) (1570, 1700, 1830) (1970, 2150) yds of fingering weight yarn.
Held together with:
5 (6, 6, 7) (8, 8, 9) (10, 11) skeins of Biches & Bûches Le Petit Silk & Mohair (30% mulberry silk and 70% super kid mohair, 25 g/ 0.88 oz = approx. 212 m/ 232 yds) in colourway Dark Blue Black.
970 (1060, 1160, 1300) (1440, 1550, 1670) (1800, 1970) m/ 1060 (1160, 1270, 1420) (1570, 1700, 1830) (1970, 2150) yds of lace weight yarn.
Additionally:
1 skein of Biches & Bûches Le Lambswool (100% lambswool, 50g/ 1.76 oz = 170 m/ approx. 185 yds) in colourway Off White.
30 (30, 40, 40) (40, 50, 50) (50, 50) m/ 30 (30, 40, 40) (40, 50, 50) (50, 50) yds of DK weight yarn.
Sample: size 2, with 27 cm/ 10.75” of positive ease.
NEEDLES
4 mm (US6) circular needles, at least 80 cm/ 32” for the body and DPNs, small circumference or magic loop needles for the sleeves.
3.5 mm (US4) circular needles 80-100 cm/ 32-40” for body hem and double-knitted band.
3.5 mm (US4) DPNs, small circumference or magic loop needles for sleeve cuffs.
GAUGE
19 sts and 33 rows = 10 cm/ 4” in st st worked flat on 4 mm (US6) needles, after blocking.
NOTIONS
3 buttons (20 mm diameter), stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle, scissors.
TECHNIQUES
Italian tubular CO, Italian BO, knitting flat, knitting in the round, picking up stitches, provisional CO, side-to-side seaming, tubular BO.

Sizes 8 and 9 haven’t been tested yet as I couldn’t find testers. If you’re interested in knitting one of these sizes, please feel free to contact me, and I’ll gladly send you the pattern for free.