Named after the historic Lydiard Street in Ballarat, the Lydiard Sweater embodies timeless elegance and modern comfort. This relaxed fitting raglan sleeve sweater showcases a simple yet sophisticated cable pattern that traces the raglan increases and continues gracefully down the sides of the sweater. Knitted primarily in stockinette stitch from the top down in the round, the Lydiard Sweater ensures a smooth and seamless finish.

A decorative edging of garter stitch and cables adds a charming touch to the bottom of the sweater, before transitioning into a classic 1x1 ribbing to complete the hem. Designed to be worn with 10 - 25cm/ 4 - 10” of positive ease, the Lydiard Sweater offers a cozy and comfortable fit, making it the perfect go-to piece for any occasion.

Whether you’re strolling down historic streets or relaxing at home, the Lydiard Sweater combines heritage-inspired design with everyday practicality.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished Chest Measurement 103 (111.5, 120, 128.5, 138.5) (143, 148.5 158.5, 171.5) cm/ 40.55 (43.9, 47.24, 50.59, 54.53) (56.3, 58.46, 62.4, 67.52) inches
Designed to be worn with 10 - 25cm/ 4 - 10” of positive ease
Yarn
A - 1 strand dk weight yarn
B - 1 strand heavy lace weight yarn
C (optional) - 1 strand lace weight yarn
Or
1 Strand of heavy DK to Worsted or Aran weight yarn can be used as long as the gauge is met.
Suggested yarn
Sample 1 (Green) – Long Version
A -Rowan Felted tweed 8ply / DK (50g/ 1.76oz, 175m/ 191 yds, 50% Merino wool, 25% Alpaca, 25% Viscose) - 5 (5, 6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8) in #205 ‘Lotus Leaf’
B - Fyberspates Cumulus 3 ply/ heavy lace (25g/ 0.88 oz, 150m/ 164 yds, 74% Baby Suri Alpaca, 26% Silk) - 5 (5, 6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8) in ‘Moss’,
C - Kremke stellaris 2ply/Lace (25g/0.88oz, 520m/ 569 yds, 47% Viscose, 41% Polyester, 12% Metal) - 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) in #157 ‘Dark Olive Copper’.
Sample 2 (Grey) – Cropped version
A -GOR Woollen Mill La Bella 8ply / DK (100g/ 3.53oz, 200m/ 218.7 yds, 20% Alpaca, 80% Merino) – 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6, 6) in ‘Rose Grey’
For the full length version you will need 5 (5, 6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8)
Please note that yardage is estimated and can vary between knitters.
Needles
US 7 / 4.5 mm, 80-100cm/32-40” circular needles for ribbing.
US 10 / 6 mm, 80-100cm/32-40” circular needles for Stockinette Stitch.
Notions
Cable needle
12 stitch markers & progress keeper
Tapestry needle
Gauge
14 sts x 20 rows to 4′′ / 10 cm on 6 mm needles in Stockinette Stitch in the rnd, after blocking.