“My cardigan design captures the moment before new leaves burst from their buds,” says Emma Vining. “I have used a single twisted stitch on a reverse stocking stitch background so that the stalks and stems look like they have been ‘drawn’ onto the knitting. Mixing the stitch patterns by combining twisted stitches, a wide rib and reverse stocking stitch ensures that this design has flattering long lines.”

Sizes

• Size 8-10:To fit bust 81-86cm (32-34”); Actual Bust 95cm (37”); Actual Length 55cm (21”); Sleeve Seam 38cm (15”)
• Size 12-14:To fit bust 91-97cm (36-38”); Actual Bust 103cm (40”); Actual Length 57cm (22”); Sleeve Seam 39cm (15”)
• Size 16-18:To fit bust 102-107cm (40-42”); Actual Bust 117cm (46”); Actual Length 59cm (23”); Sleeve Seam 40cm (15”)
• Size 20-22:To fit bust 112-117cm (44-46”); Actual Bust 129cm (50”); Actual Length 61cm (24”); Sleeve Seam 40cm (15”)
• Size 24-26:To fit bust 122-127cm (48-50”); Actual Bust 143cm (56”); Actual Length 63cm (24”); Sleeve Seam 40cm (15”)

Gauge

• 25 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over Stalks and Stems pattern using 4mm needles.
• 30 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over Wide Rib pattern using 4mm needles.
• 21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles.

Yarn Requirements
West Yorkshire Spinners Bluefaced Leicester (DK weight; 100% wool, 112m/122yds per 50g ball) - Shade Olive

• 8-10 - 10 balls
• 12-14 - 11 balls
• 16-18 - 13 balls
• 20-22 - 15 balls
• 24-26 - 16 balls