Silene Cardigan by Pam Allen

Silene Cardigan

Knitting
September 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17.5 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch after blocking
US 8 - 5.0 mm
5.0 mm (H)
1072 - 1742 yards (980 - 1593 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) Finished bust circumference: 75.5 (82.5, 89.5, 96.5, 103.5, 110.5, 119.5, 129, 138.5)cm / 29¾ (32½, 35¼, 38, 40¾, 43½, 47, 50¾, 54½)in Model has 86cm (34in) chest and is wearing size 2.
English

This gorgeous cardigan pattern was designed by Pam Allen of Quince & Co for Loop London’s 10th anniversary book ‘10’.
Available through Loop, London (loopknitting.com) or your local LYS.
In the States the book is distributed through Deep South Fibers, while stock lasts, after that and for the rest of the world, through Loop, London.

‘Loop’s 10’ has 12 patterns celebrating 10 fabulous years of Loop,London. All patterns are written and charted. Each printed book comes with a download code.
Note: ‘London Rose’ is a beautiful bespoke color for Loop,London.

Everyone needs the cosy hug of a classic swingy cardigan. Double increases for the raglan create slanted rows of pretty eyelets, leaving the rest of Silene to be easy comfort knitting with a delicious squish of garter stitch to frame the shape. Quince & Co.’s custom colour takes just as much floral inspiration as the cardigans name, calling to mind the wild flowers that Pam sees blooming just outside her window and closer to home, the amazing displays at Chelsea Flower Show in London.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished bust circumference: 75.5 (82.5, 89.5, 96.5, 103.5, 110.5, 119.5, 129, 138.5)cm / 29¾ (32½, 35¼, 38, 40¾, 43½, 47, 50¾, 54½) in. Model has 86cm (34in) chest and is wearing size 2.

YARN
Quince and Co Lark (worsted weight; 100% American wool;
123m / 134yds per 50g skein)
Shade: London Rose x 8 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13) skeins

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
5mm (UK 6 / US 8) circular needle, minimum 80cm (32in) length
5mm (UK 6 / US 8) DPNs for sleeves
5mm (UK 6 / US H/8) crochet hook for provisional cast on
Stitch markers
4 Locking stitch markers
Smooth waste yarn in similar weight for provisional cast on
Stitch holders or additional waste yarn
Tapestry needle

TENSION
17.5 sts and 25 rows to 10cm (4in) over stocking stitch after blocking.
Take time to check your tension and adjust the needle size
accordingly – row tension is particularly important for this pattern.

For any errata that comes to light please see our blog at LoopKnitLounge.com