Helmsdale reflects the influence of the Vikings on Scotland’s heritage, in one thoroughly up to date sweater. A pared down palette of just three striking colours ensures that this classic yoked cardigan style feels right for right now, and the fitted silhouette (with optional bust darts ensuring a perfect fit) works with your wardrobe. 

Sizes
Finished bust circumference: 82.5 (88, 93, 98.5, 103.5, 109, 114, 119, 124.5, 129.5) cm / 33 (35, 37.25, 39.25, 41.25, 43.5, 45.5, 47.5, 49.75, 51.75) in

Shown in size 119 cm / 47.5 in with 5 cm / 2 in positive ease at full bust.

Yarn
Three contrasting colours of sport weight yarn. It is recommended to chose a woollen spun 100% wool yarn which will felt easily. As the front opening of the cardigan is steeked, superwash yarn is not recommended.

MC: 910 (950, 1000, 1040, 1110, 1150, 1190, 1240, 1280, 1320) m / 1000 (1040, 1090, 1140, 1210, 1260, 1300, 1350, 1400, 1450) yds
CC1: 110 (110, 110, 120, 120, 130, 130, 130, 140, 140) m / 120 (120, 120, 130, 130, 140, 140, 140, 150, 150) yds
CC2: 50 (60, 60, 60, 60, 60, 60, 70, 70, 70) m / 60 (70, 70, 70, 70, 70, 70, 80, 80, 80) yds

Sample is made using:

Ullcentrum 2-ply Sport Weight, 100% Swedish wool, 300m / 328 yards per 100g skein

MC: 4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins Marine
CC1: 1 skein Lion on Grey
CC2: 1 skein Light Grey

Notions
Tapestry needle
7 stitch markers
2 spare circular needles, smaller than 3.25 mm to hold sleeve stitches before joining to the body.
Waste yarn or stitch holders to hold underarm stitches
1.5 m ribbon or bias binding, 2.5 cm / 1 in wide.
9 x 25 mm / 1 in buttons
9 small poppers or snap fasteners
Cotton thread to match MC and a sewing needle

Techniques
Stranded colourwork, knitting in the round, steeking, optional short rows