Loren by Elsebeth Lavold

Loren

Knitting
July 2011
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1456 - 1872 yards (1331 - 1712 m)
S (M) L (XL)
English

EL says Loren is more of a jacket than a cardigan because of the sturdy fabric and strict cabled design. The design is lightened up by a trio of button straps. See the matching “bohemian chic” Loren Spats.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

Measurements:

  • Chest: 34¾ (38½) 42½ (46½) in / 88 (98) 108 (118) cm
  • Length: 25¼ (26) 26¾ (27½) in / 64 (66) 68 (70) cm

Materials:

  • Silky Wool XL 14 (15) 16 (18) balls
  • 3 buttons 1 in / 2.5 cm diameter

Needles:

  • US sizes 7 and 8 / 4.5 and 5 mm

  • Long circular and a dpn US size 7 / 4.5 mm for neckband

  • Cable needle