One of my favourite things is walking along the beach at the tideline, just in that place where the sand is packed and wet and easy to walk on. Along that tideline you’ll often find seaweed, and a common type on New Zealand beaches is Hormosira banksii, also known as Neptune’s necklace.

The design of the stitch pattern that runs down the front of this cozy raglan shaped cardigan is based on these bubbles of seaweed. And just when the body starts to get a bit repetitive, there is a panel of this same texture at the small of your back, which also serves as very subtle waist shaping. For a little added interest, there is a “fake seam” running down the sleeves and the sides, and the button bands, neck band and cuffs are all rolled stocking stitch.

Sizes
The finished bust circumference is 84.5 (94.5, 106.5, 114.5, 128.5, 136.5, 146.5, 158.5) cm / 33.75 (38, 42.5, 46, 51.5, 54.5, 58.5, 63.5) in and is designed to fit an upper bust circumference of 79.5 (89.5, 101.5, 109.5, 123.5, 131.5, 141.5, 153.5) cm / 31.75 (36, 40.5, 44, 49.5, 52.5, 56.5, 61.5) in with 5 cm / 2 in positive ease.

Finished Garment Sizes
Bust circumference, buttons closed (incl 2.5cm / 1 in buttonband): 84.5 (94.5, 106.5, 114.5, 128.5, 136.5, 146.5, 158.5) cm / 33.75 (38, 42.5, 46, 51.5, 54.5, 58.5, 63.5) in.
Back neck width: 15 (16, 16.5, 16.5, 17.5, 18, 18, 19) cm / 8 (8.5, 8.75, 8.75, 9.25, 9.5, 9.5, 10) in.
Armscye depth: 16 (19, 20, 21.5, 22.5, 24, 24.5, 26.5) cm / 6.5 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.75) in.
Upper arm circumference: 27.5 (31.5, 35.5, 35.5, 41.5, 41.5, 44.5, 47.5) cm / 11 (12.5, 14.25, 14.25, 16.5, 16.5, 17.75, 19) in.
Sleeve length: All sizes 46.5 cm / 18.5 in.
Wrist circumference: 15.5 (16.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 19.5, 21.5, 22.5) cm / 6.25 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 7.75, 7.75, 8.5, 9) in.
Body length: All sizes 31.5 cm / 12.5 in.

Yarn
Outlaw Bohemia Gothic (Worsted-weight; 45% black alpaca, 45% Polwarth wool, 10% possum; approx 200m per 100g).
Yardage
4 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins.
If substituting another yarn, use approx 775 (900, 1015, 1060, 1210, 1250, 1430, 1470) m / 848 (985, 1111, 1160, 1324, 1368, 1564, 1608) yds of a similar
worsted-weight yarn.
The sample (size three) used approx 465 g of Outlaw Bohemia Gothic in the colourway Byron.

Gauge
20 sts x 29 rows = 10 cm / 4 in over stocking stitch on a 4mm (US 6) needle, blocked and rested.
Always make sure that your gauge matches the pattern — especially if you’re substituting yarn.

Needles & Notions
• 3.5mm (US 4) circular knitting needle
• 4mm (US 6) circular knitting needle for working the body and your preferred type for working small circumferences
• stitch markers
• waste yarn
• darning needle