This cardi can be knit by hand or by machine (in this case, preferably with a garter carriage).
The pattern is available as a kit, including yarn, at http://www.wollerey.de
The price for the kit is EUR 37.00
Sizes available: for bust 90/96/102 cm, finished width 95/101/107 cm, length 62 cm.

Fenchurch is one of my favourite characters from the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. She appears in the 4th book.
I thought this cardigan would be very appropriate for a girl like her and, in fact, for everyone who likes an understated British style.