Lovage Sweater Kit

The third sweater in our series, this gorgeous design was created for Uist Wool by Flora Kennedy / Inner Wild. Based in the Northern-most point of Uist, Flora takes inspiration from her surroundings.

Inspired by the rhythmic, ribbed lines of a Lovage plant stem and like run rigs hugging the land the Lovage Sweater is designed to be a snug fit so that the ribbing opens and closes, organically wrapping around and flowing over your body’s natural curves.

The Lovage Sweater pattern is ideal for the voluminous bounce of Uist Wool’s yarns. The 4 x 4 ribbing creates a unique swing that contours the body. A light but cozy sweater perfect for Spring or Autumn (or Hebridean Summer) evenings.

The kit contains pattern and 4 or 5 x 100g skeins DK yarn, depending on your choice of size. Available in all DK yarns.

Materials

Uist Wool DK, Small 4 x 100g skeins; Medium & Large 5 x 100g skeins.

5.5mm, 5mm, 4.5mm needles, and 4mm circular needles, all 100cm length with shorter 40cm for top of yoke and neckband

5 x Double pointed needles in 5.5mm, 4.5mm and 4mm or use the 40cm length and work the magic loop method for sleeves.

Alternatively sleeves can be knitted on straight needles and sewn up when finishing. If using this method then cast on 2 extra stitches for sleeves and cast off 5 sts at each side of underarm to allow for the seam.

Stitch holders.

Stitch marker.

Sizes

ToFit Chest: Small 32-34 inches / 81-86 cms; Medium 36-38 inches / 91-97 cms; Large 40-42 / 102-107 cm.

Actual finished Measurements

Garment lying flat, rib relaxed:

Gauge

With Rib relaxed 27sts and 26 rows to measure 4×4 inches (10×10 cm) over K4, P4 rib using 4.5mm needles.