Borrowdale

DE EP M OS S P OT
by Kari-Helene Rane
Take a trip to the Borrowdale Valley, one of the
most idyllic places in England and the backdrop
for our stunning new collection. Showcasing
the work of 16 exceptionally talented designers,
each piece in Borrowdale is designed using
our glorious new yarn for Autumn 2018, Lore.
These garments and accessories are designed
for everyday adventures; to be thrown on with
Processed in a mill in England’s historical textile region
your favourite pair of jeans and hiking boots, or
of West Yorkshire, Lore is made of 100% lambswool
wrapped up in as you snuggle on the sofa. We from the Romney sheep breed. It is an honest woolen
hope you’ll be inspired to cast-on something spun DK weight yarn that blooms into a beautiful knitted
fabric, perfect for everyday knits. We named this yarn
lovely and remember this special place in the
Lore to honour the stories we create with wool. Great
Lake District. stories happen to those who knit them! Won’t you share
your knitting story with us?
Deep Moss Pot is a twist on the traditional
yoked sweater featuring a textural mock cable
design. Knitted from the top down in Lore,
the yoke increases are cleverly worked into the
twisted stitch and rib pattern that encircles the
shoulders.
ABBREVIATIONS

approx Approximately

beg Beginning

K Knit

K1-K1b Knit 1, knit 1 below in same stitch (inc 1)

K2tog Knit 2 stitches together (dec 1)

M1L From the front, lift the horizontal strand

between stitches with the left needle and
knit through the back loop

M1RP From the back, lift the horizontal strand

between stitches with the left needle and
purl through the front loop

P Purl

pm Place marker

psso Pass slipped stitch(es) over

rep Repeat

Rnd(s) Round(s)

sl1p Slip stitch purlwise with yarn in front

ssk Slip next two stitches one at a time, knitwise

to right hand needle, insert tip of left hand
needle through both stitches and knit them
together (dec 1)

st st Stocking stitch (knit every rnd)

st(s) Stitch(es)

tbl Through back of loop

yfwd Yarn forward (to create yarn-over between

2 K stitches)

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SIZES: To fit bust: 76-81 [86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127- DIRECTIONS
132] cm (30-32 [34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52] in BODY
RECOMMENDED EASE: 10 cm (4 in) of positive ease. Using 3.5mm (US 4) needles, cast-on 108 [120: 132: 144: 156: 168]
sts, join to work in the rnd and pm to indicate beginning of rnd and
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS:
centre back of jumper.
Bust (at underarm): 91.5 [100: 109.5: 120: 129.5: 139] cm (36
Rnd 1: *K1 tbl, P2, rep from * to end of rnd.
[39.5: 43: 47.25: 51: 54.75] in)
Rep Rnd 1, 8 times more for rib pattern. Change to 4mm needles.
Yoke depth: 20.5 [21.5: 22.5: 23: 24.5: 25] cm (8 [8.5: 8.75: 9: 9.5:
Rnd 10: *K1 tbl, P1, M1L, P1, rep from * to end of rnd. 144 [160: 176:
9.75] in).
Body length (from armhole to hem): 27.5 [28.5: 28.5: 28.5: 29: 30] 192: 208: 224] sts.
cm (10.75 [11.25: 11.25: 11.25: 11.5: 11.75] in) Rnd 11: *K1 tbl, P1, rep from * to end of rnd.
Sleeve seam: 31.5 [32: 32: 32: 33: 34] cm (12.5 [12.5: 12.5: 12.5: 13: Rep Rnd 11, 10 [12, 12, 14, 14, 16] times more for rib pattern.
13.5] in) Next rnd: *K1 tbl, P1, K1-K1b, P1, rep from * to end of rnd. 180 [200:
220: 240: 260: 280] sts.
YARN: The Fibre Co. Lore (100% lambswool, 250 m (273 yd) per
100 g hank in Heaven: 4 [4: 5: 5: 6: 6] hanks. Next rnd: *K1 tbl, P1, K1, yfwd, K1, P1, rep from * to end of rnd. 216
NEEDLES: 3.5mm (US 4) 40 cm (16 in) / 80 cm (32 in) circular [240: 264: 288: 312: 336] sts.
needle (or size to obtain gauge) Next rnd: *K1 tbl, P1, K3, P1, rep from * to end of rnd.
4mm (US 6) 40 cm (16 in) / 80 cm (32 in) circular needle (or size to Next rnd: *K1 tbl, P1, K3, P1, rep from * to end of rnd.
obtain gauge) Next rnd: *K1 tbl, P1, sl1p, K2, psso, P1, rep from * to end of rnd. 180
EXTRAS: Stitch markers [200: 220: 240: 260: 280] sts.
Tapestry needle Rep last 4 rnds 4 times more.

TENSION : 28 sts and 31 rnds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over rib Next rnd: *K1-K1b, P1, K1, yfwd, K1, P1, rep from * to end of rnd.
pattern after blocking using 4mm (US 6) needles. 252 [280: 308: 336: 364: 392] sts.
21 sts and 31 rnds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st after Next rnd: *K1 tbl, M1RP, K1 tbl, P1, K3, P1, rep from * to end of rnd.
blocking using 4mm (US 6) needles.
288 [320: 352: 384: 416: 448] sts.
It is vitally important to check your tension before starting to knit
your garment as the tension governs the finished size. If you work Next rnd: *K1 tbl, P1, K1 tbl, P1, K3, P1, rep from * to end of rnd.
to the wrong tension, your garment might not fit as shown in the Next rnd: *K1 tbl, P1, K1 tbl, P1, sl1p, K2, psso, P1, rep from * to end
photograph and you may run out of yarn, or need to buy more. of rnd. 252 [280: 308: 336: 364: 392] sts.
Next rnd: *K1 tbl, P1, K1 tbl, P1, K1, yfwd, K1, P1, rep from * to end
Check your tension by knitting a swatch at least 12 cm (5 in) square.
of rnd. 288 [320: 352: 384: 416: 448] sts.
If there are more sts and rnds to 10 cm (4 in) than stated, try again
Next rnd: *K1 tbl, P1, K1 tbl, P1, K3, P1, rep from * to end of rnd.
using thicker needles. If there are fewer sts and rnds to 10 cm (4 in)
than stated, try again using thinner needles. Rep last 4 rnds 4 [4: 5: 5: 6: 6] times more. Work measures 20.5 [21.5:
22.5: 23: 24.5: 25] cm (8 [8.5, 8.75, 9, 9.5, 9.75] in). Alternatively, rep
Yarn quantities are based on average requirements and are
last 4 rnds until yoke reaches armpit, ending after four-row pattern
therefore approximate.
sequence.
Pattern is given for the smallest size, with changes for the larger
sizes given in square brackets [ ] afterwards. K44 [48: 54: 58: 63: 67] sts for back of jumper, place 52 [59: 65: 72:
Where only one figure is given, this refers to all sizes. 78: 86] sts on hold for left sleeve, cast-on 4 [4: 4: 6: 6: 8] sts for left
Repeat the figures in round brackets ( ) the number of times stated underarm, K92 [101: 111: 120: 130: 138] sts for front of jumper,
afterwards.
cast-on 4 [4: 4: 6: 6: 8] sts for right underarm, place 52 [59: 65: 72: 78:
This pattern is written and tested for the specified yarn from
86] sts on hold for right sleeve, K48 [53: 57: 62: 67: 71] sts for back of
The Fibre Co. Using another yarn might not achieve the intended
jumper. Continue working on live sts only. 192 [210: 230: 252: 272:
results.
292] sts.
For tutorials and helpful tips please visit:
www.thefibreco.com/resources/learn-with-us/ Sizes 30-32, 34-36 and 42-44
Next rnd: K to end of rnd.
CONSTRUCTION NOTES
The sweater is knitted from the top down, in one piece in the rnd. Sizes 38-40 and 46-48
You will need a shorter circular needle for the start of the yoke, or a Next rnd: M1L, K to end of rnd.
longer circular needle for magic loop.
Size 50-52 only
Next rnd: K2tog, K to end of rnd.

192 [210, 231, 252, 273, 291] sts.

Continue working in st st for 79 [83: 83: 83: 84: 87] further rnds for
body of jumper or until st st section measures 26 [27: 27: 27: 27.5:
28.5] cm (10.25 [10.5: 10.5: 10.5: 10.75: 11.25] in).

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Next rnd: Remove marker, knit 48 [52: 58: 63: 68: 73] sts, pm, K to rnds 6 [8: 9: 11: 12: 16] more times. Work 5 [4: 3: 5: 4: 7] rnds. 42
marker. This rnd moves beg of rnd to the side of the garment for a [45: 49: 54: 58: 60] sts.
neater rib and cast-off edge.
Sizes 38-40 and 46-48 only
Change to 3.5mm needles.
Next rnd: K2tog, K to end of rnd. 42 [45: 48: 54: 57: 60] sts.
Rnd 1: K1 tbl, P2, rep to end of rnd.
Repeat Rnd 1, 4 times more for rib pattern. Cast-off in rib.
Change to smaller needles.
SLEEVES Next rnd: K1 tbl, P2, rep to end of rnd.
Pick up (or cast-on) 2 [2: 2: 3: 3: 4] sts, pm, pick up (or cast-on) 2 [2: Repeat previous rnd 4 more times for rib pattern. Cast-off in rib.
2: 3: 3: 4] sts for underarm and join with sleeve sts. 56 [63: 69: 78:
FINISHING
84: 94] sts. Work in st st in the rnd for 13 [9: 8: 11: 6: 7] rnds.
Weave in all ends. Join underarm seams if needed. Wet block to
Next rnd: Knit to last 2 sts, ssk.
given measurements. Pay particular attention to the transition from
Next rnd: K2tog, K to end.
yoke to stocking stitch, stretching the ribbed yoke to lie flat against
Continue working in st st, decreasing as set every 12 [10: 9: 7: 7: 5]
the stocking stitch sections.

You will find details of any corrections or updates made to

patterns published by The Fibre Co at www.thefibreco.com/
errata/

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A Neck circumference: 42.5 [47: 52: 56.5: 61: 66] cm E Sleeve circumference: 26.5 [30: 33: 37: 40: 44.5] cm
(16.75 [18.5: 20.5: 22.25: 24: 26] in) (10.5 [11.75: 13: 14.5: 15.75: 17.5] in)

B Bust circumference (at underarm): F Cuff circumference: 20 [21.5: 23: 25.5: 27: 28.5] cm
91.5 [100: 109.5: 120: 129.5: 139] cm (8 (8.5: 9: 10: 10.5: 11.25] in)
(36 [39.5: 43: 47.25: 51: 54.75] in)
G Sleeve seam: 31.5 [32: 32: 32: 33: 34] cm
C Yoke depth: 20.5 [21.5: 22.5: 23: 24.5: 25] cm (12.5 [12.5: 12.5: 12.5: 13: 13.5] in)
(8 [8.5: 8.75: 9: 9.5: 9.75] in)

D Body length (from armpit to hem):

27.5 [28.5: 28.5: 28.5: 29: 30] cm
(10.75 [11.25: 11.25: 11.25: 11.5: 11.75] in)

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