Loue

“Loue” is a Finnish word meaning a tent-like temporary shelter for outdoor adventurers. The cardigan’s large collar panels have similarities with loue tents, and the inspiration is drawn from there. This design features a stitch pattern mixing lace and cables, drop shoulders, a boxy shape and a relaxed collar.

This pattern has been originally published in my book Contrasts - Textured Knitting. It is now available as an individual purchase.

FINISHED Bust circumference (front collar partly overlapping): 34.5 (40.5, 46.5, 52, 58, 64, 70)“ / 88 (103, 118, 132, 147, 162, 177) cm. Other measurements given in the pattern.

Yarn: John Arbon Harvest Hues Worsted (65% Merino, 35% Zwartbles, 100 g – 219 yds / 200 m per skein). You need approx.: 5 (5, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins or 970 (1095, 1325, 1570, 1780, 1960, 2140) yds / 890 (1000, 1210, 1430, 1630, 1790, 1950) m of worsted weight yarn. The sample was knitted in colorway Flax.