Foreshore Sweater by Raw Wool Company

Foreshore Sweater

Knitting
October 2024
Raw Wool Company Soft As Sea Mist
Telling Yarns Steadfast Agatha
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1154 - 2111 yards (1055 - 1930 m)
1-7
English
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Nestled in the far south-west of the British mainland, Cornwall is a coastal county steeped in rich heritage, where the ebb and flow of the sea shapes the landscape and the lives of those that live there. At low tide the foreshore is briefly revealed, uncovering sandy planes before the sea returns to reclaim as its own. Kynance Cove is one of the most beautiful spots in Cornwall, a foreshore set amongst jagged rocks and cliff edges; Kynance Cove was the key inspiration for this sweater.

The traditional knitting of practical, iconic knitwear in Cornwall has been passed down through families and communities, with cable patterns and shapes reflecting the local harbours and villages where they come from. Drawing from the traditions of the Cornish Gansey, the Foreshore jumper is a testament to the timeless art of knitting in Cornwall.

These timeless shaped garments speak to the origins of clothing inspired by the sea. A silhouette to suit anyone and everyone. With each stitch, the Foreshore jumper weaves together a tale of tradition, nature, and the enduring allure of Cornwall’s coastal treasures.

Yarn : MC Raw Wool Company: Soft as Sea Mist DK
CC Telling Yarns: Steadfast “Agatha”

Yarn: MC Approx. 950(1050:1250:1350:1480:1600:1750) M
CC Approx. 105(120:130:145:155:165:180) M.

Gauge : 22 sts x 30 Rows per 10cm square

Notions : 2 stitch markers, tapestry needle

Needles : 3.75mm and 3mm needle

Sizes: 1(2:3:4:5:6:7)

To fit chest: 71-76(81-87:91-97:102-107:112-117:122-127:132-138)cm

Actual Chest: 82(93:105:120:132:142:150) cm

Fitting Guide : Approx 10–12cm positive ease on chest