Louisa Harding’s Kashmir Aran is a chainette yarn
that seems to work equally well in stocking stitch and
textured knitting, showcasing both beautifully. An
intricate-looking mirrored cable running through the
centre front effortlessly balances the plain knit-and-purl
textures of this sweater.
* SIZE & SKILL LEVEL
Finished chest circumference - 25½ (27¼, 29¼, 31, 33,
34¾) in / 65 (69, 74.5, 78.5, 84, 88.5) cm. To fit sizes 4
(6, 8, 10, 12, 14). Shown in size 12.
Intermediate difficulty - Knit, purl, cabling, working in the
round, short rows, decreases and picking up stitches.
* MATERIALS AND NOTIONS
10 (11, 11, 12, 13, 13) balls of Louisa Harding Kashmir
Aran (55% merino wool, 35% microfiber, 10%
cashmere; 50g / 83 yds / 75 m); #43 Golden.
Substitute with approximately 780 (840, 900, 950, 1010,
1070) yds / 710 (750, 810, 860, 910, 960) m of Aran
weight yarn that knits to the specified gauge.
4.5 mm (US 7) double-pointed and 24in / 60cm long
circular needles.
5 mm (US 8) double-pointed and 24in / 60cm long
circular needles.
Always adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge.
Stitch markers in two colours, cable needle, stitch
holders, and tapestry needle.
* GAUGE
17 sts and 23 rows / rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in St st using
larger needles.