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This fabulous collection from Louisa Harding takes inspiration from the English countryside. It includes 26 designs using Thistle or Willow Tweed yarn, including 5 cardigans, 4 pullovers, 2 vests, 1 tunic, 1 dress, and 1 pullover that can also be knit as a vest. Accessories include 2 capelets, 2 berets, a scarf or wrap, and a purse embellished with flowers. Each pattern is accompanied by beautiful pictures and all charts, graphs and abbreviations needed.
Preview all of the designs at the Knitting Fever website.
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Pikenaze is a beautiful lace scarf which features picot edging along its length as well as columns of lace and eyelets. With finished measurements of approx. 7.5" wide by 46" long, it uses 3 skeins of Louisa Harding Willow Tweed (40% alpaca/ 40% merino wool/ 20% silk - DK weight - 22 st/4" - 128 yards per 50g skein), or use 384 yards of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Smithy, a lovely cardigan, features an eyelet lace pattern as well as a simple pattern of hearts, worked in Fair Isle, at the cuffs and bodice. In finished bust measurements 35.5, 39.75, 44" (finished length 22, 23, 24"), it uses 7, 8, 9 skeins of color A, 2, 2, 2, skeins of color B, and 1, 1, 1 skeins of colors C, D, and E of Louisa Harding Willow Tweed (40% alpaca/ 40% merino wool/ 20% silk - DK weight - 22 st/4" - 128 yards per 50g skein), or use 896, 1024, 1152 yards for color A, 256 yards of color B, 128 yards each for colors C, D, and E of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Rakes Moss is a simple beret which features herringbone stitch on the headband and reversed stockinette stitch on the cap. Embroidered daisies are added to finish the feminine look. Sized to fit an average female head (circumference measures approx. 22"), it uses just 1 skein each of 2 colors of Louisa Harding Willow Tweed (40% alpaca/ 40% merino wool/ 20% silk - DK weight - 22 st/4" - 128 yards per 50g skein), or use 128 yards each of 2 colors of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight, plus oddments of yarn for embroidery.
Hingcliffe is an extravagant waistcoat which features picot edging worked simultaneously with the front pieces. The edging continues up and around the back of the neck for a seamless finish. In finished bust measurements 35.5, 38.25, 39.75, 41.75, 43.25, 46", (finished length 30" for all sizes), it uses 8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10 skeins of color A, and 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, skeins each of colors B and C of Louisa Harding Willow Tweed (40% alpaca/ 40% merino wool/ 20% silk - DK weight - 22 st/4" - 128 yards per 50g skein), or use 1024, 1152, 1152, 1152, 1280, 1280 yards for color A and 128, 128, 128, 128, 256, 256 yards each for colors B and C of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Old Moor, an elegant pullover, features herringbone stitch on the cuffs and hems. In finished bust measurements 32, 34, 36.25, 38.25, 40.5, 41.75" (finished length 20, 20, 21, 21, 22, 22"), it uses 8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10 skeins of color A and 1 skein of color B for all sizes of Louisa Harding Willow Tweed (40% alpaca/ 40% merino wool/ 20% silk - DK weight - 22 st/4" - 128 yards per 50g skein), or use 1024, 1024, 1152, 1152, 1152, 1280 yards for color A and 128 yards each for all sizes of color B of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Oaksike is a feminine cardigan which features cables and lace beginning at the hem and flowing up into an allover lace design on the body. A simple eyelet lace stitch is used on the sleeves, which also feature the cable and lace from the hem at the cuffs. In finished bust measurements 33.25, 37.25, 41, 45", (finished length 19, 19, 20, 21"), it uses 8, 9, 9, 10 skeins of Louisa Harding Willow Tweed (40% alpaca/ 40% merino wool/ 20% silk - DK weight - 22 st/4" - 128 yards per 50g skein), or 1024, 1152, 1152, 1280 yards of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Rowlee features beautiful lace panels which narrow in width from hem to waist, creating a figure flattering A-line shape. In finished bust measurements 34.25, 42, 50" (finished length 27, 27, 27"), it uses 11, 12, 13 skeins of Louisa Harding Willow Tweed (40% alpaca/ 40% merino wool/ 20% silk - DK weight - 22 st/4" - 128 yards per 50g skein), or 1408, 1536, 1664 yards of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Wimberry, which may be knit as a striped pullover or single color vest, is available in finished measurements 35.5, 37.5, 39.75, 41.75, 44, 46", (finished length 21, 21, 22, 22, 23, 23"). The pullover uses 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6 skeins of color A, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 skeins of color B, and 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3 skeins of color C of Louisa Harding Willow Tweed (40% alpaca/ 40% merino wool/ 20% silk - DK weight - 22 st/4" - 128 yards per 50g skein, and the vest uses 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8 yards of Louisa Harding Willow Tweed. Or use 512, 640, 640, 640, 768, 768 yards of color A, 384, 512, 512, 512, 512, 512 yards of color B, and 256, 256, 256, 384, 384, 384 yards of color C for the pullover or 768, 768, 768, 896, 896, 1024 yards for the vest of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Ollerbrook, a lovely lace capelet, features a ruffled collar with picot edging. The picot edging repeats at the hem. Knit in one size (finished measurements 16" in length by 47.75" width at hem). it uses 11 skeins of Louisa Harding Willow Tweed (40% alpaca/ 40% merino wool/ 20% silk - DK weight - 22 st/4" - 128 yards per 50g skein), or use 1408 yards of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Hawthorn is a knitted purse that is lined and then embellished with a bouquet of embroidered flowers. In finished measurements 11" wide by 11" long, it uses 1 skein each for colors A and D and 2 skeins each of colors B and C of Louisa Harding Willow Tweed (40% alpaca/ 40% merino wool/ 20% silk - DK weight - 22 st/4" - 128 yards per 50g skein), or use 128 yards each for colors A and D and 256 yards each for colors B and C of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Butterfly Moss is a gorgeous feminine pullover which features a chevron pattern on the main body, and a delicate lace pattern on its dropped waist line and sleeve cuffs. In finished bust measurements 33, 37, 41, 44.75, 48.75" (finished length 26, 26, 26, 26, 26"), it is suitable for intermediate knitters, and uses 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, balls for color A and 8, 8, 9, 9, 10 balls for color B of Louisa Harding Thistle (60% merino wool/ 40% baby suri alpaca – aran weight – 18 st/4" – 98 yards per 50g ball) or 196, 294, 294, 392, 392 yards for color A and 784, 784, 882, 882, 980 yards of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Bleaklow, a simply styled vest, features wide ribbing around the neck and hem line, and a single wide cable running down the center of both the front and back. In finished bust measurements 35, 36.5, 38.25, 40.25, 42, 43.75" (finished length 22, 22, 22, 22, 22, 22"), it is suitable for intermediate knitters, and uses 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8 balls of Louisa Harding Thistle (60% merino wool/ 40% baby suri alpaca – aran weight – 18 st/4" – 98 yards per 50g ball) or 588, 588, 686, 686, 686, 784 yards of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Ladybower is a turtleneck pullover featuring an undulating rib and cable pattern. In finished bust measurements 32, 34, 36, 38.25, 40.25, 42" (finished length 22, 22, 23, 23, 24, 24"), it is suitable for intermediate knitters, and uses 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11 balls of Louisa Harding Thistle (60% merino wool/ 40% baby suri alpaca – aran weight – 18 st/4" – 98 yards per 50g ball) or 784, 882, 882, 980, 980, 1078 yards of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Wightwizzle is a pretty dress with flattering curves, features panels that are knit in a rib pattern. The hem combines rows of garter stitch with rows of eyelets and a single row of bobbles. In finished bust measurements 32/34, 36, 38, 40/42" (finished length 33, 33, 33, 33"), it is suitable for intermediate knitters, and uses 14, 15, 16, 17 balls of Louisa Harding Thistle (60% merino wool/ 40% baby suri alpaca – aran weight – 18 st/4" – 98 yards per 50g ball) or 1372, 1470, 1568, 1666 yards of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Fiddlers Green, a capelet, features panels of lace bordered by panels of stockinette stitch. Suitable for intermediate knitters, it measures width at hem 50"by length approximately 17". It uses 6 balls of Louisa Harding Thistle (60% merino wool/ 40% baby suri alpaca – aran weight – 18 st/4" – 98 yards per 50g ball) or 588 yards of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Fiddlers Green, an intarsia striped capelet, features panels of lace bordered by panels of stockinette stitch. Suitable for intermediate knitters, it measures width at hem 50"by length approximately 17". It uses 3 balls for colors A and C, and 2 balls for color B of Louisa Harding Thistle (60% merino wool/ 40% baby suri alpaca – aran weight – 18 st/4" – 98 yards per 50g ball) or 294 yards for colors A and C, and 196 yards for color B of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Featherbed, a striped beret, features a few rows of rib before evolving into a mock cable lace pattern, which shifts into another lace pattern when you increase. Suitable for intermediate knitters, it measures 22" to fit an average female head. It uses 1 ball each of color A and B of Louisa Harding Thistle (60% merino wool/ 40% baby suri alpaca – aran weight – 18 st/4" – 98 yards per 50g ball) or 98 yards of two colors of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Featherbed, a beret, features a few rows of rib before evolving into a mock cable lace pattern, which shifts into another lace pattern when you increase. Suitable for intermediate knitters, it measures 22" to fit an average female head. It uses 2 balls of Louisa Harding Thistle (60% merino wool/ 40% baby suri alpaca – aran weight – 18 st/4" – 98 yards per 50g ball) or 196 yards of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Thulstone, a striped belted cardigan, features an eyelet and bobble pattern on its cuffs and front edging. In finished bust measurements 35.5, 38.25, 39.75, 41.75, 43.25, 46" (finished length 30, 30, 30, 30, 30, 30"), it is suitable for intermediate knitters. It uses 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4 balls for color A, and 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8 balls for color B and C of Louisa Harding Thistle (60% merino wool/ 40% baby suri alpaca – aran weight – 18 st/4" – 98 yards per 50g ball) or 294, 294, 294, 392, 392, 392 yards for color A, and 588, 686, 686, 686, 784, 784 yards for color B and C of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Thulstone, a belted cardigan, features an eyelet and bobble pattern on its cuffs and front edging. In finished bust measurements 35.5, 38.25, 39.75, 41.75, 43.25, 46" (finished length 30, 30, 30, 30, 30, 30"), it is suitable for intermediate knitters. It uses 13, 14, 14, 15, 15, 16 balls of Louisa Harding Thistle (60% merino wool/ 40% baby suri alpaca – aran weight – 18 st/4" – 98 yards per 50g ball) or 1274, 1372, 1372, 1470, 1470, 1568 yards of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Maythorn is a cardigan which features simple waist shaping with and a striped edging that is knit after completing the cardigan. In finished bust measurements 35.5, 38.25, 39.75, 41.75, 43.25, 46" (finished length 22, 22, 23, 23, 24, 24"), it is suitable for intermediate knitters. It uses 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11 balls for color A, and 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4 balls for color B of Louisa Harding Thistle (60% merino wool/ 40% baby suri alpaca – aran weight – 18 st/4" – 98 yards per 50g ball) or 784, 882, 882, 980, 980, 1078 yards for color A, and 196, 294, 294, 294, 294, 392 yards for color B of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Maythorn is a cardigan which features simple waist shaping with and a lace edging that is knit after completing the cardigan. In finished bust measurements 35.5, 38.25, 39.75, 41.75, 43.25, 46" (finished length 22, 22, 23, 23, 24, 24"), it is suitable for intermediate knitters. It uses 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12 balls of Louisa Harding Thistle (60% merino wool/ 40% baby suri alpaca – aran weight – 18 st/4" – 98 yards per 50g ball) or 882, 980, 980, 1078, 1078, 1176 yards of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Rivelin, a cozy tartan pullover, features mock cable and bobble rib patterns with intarsia squares and striped sleeves. In finished bust measurements 36.25, 40.25, 44" (finished length 20, 21, 22"), it is suitable for intermediate knitters. It uses 5, 6, 6, balls for color A, and 3, 4, 4 balls for colors B and C of Louisa Harding Thistle (60% merino wool/ 40% baby suri alpaca – aran weight – 18 st/4" – 98 yards per 50g ball) or 490, 588, 588 yards for color A, and 294, 392, 392 yards for colors B and C of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
Rivelin, a cozy pullover, features mock cable and bobble rib patterns. In finished bust measurements 36.25, 40.25, 44" (finished length 20, 21, 22"), it is suitable for intermediate knitters. It uses 9, 10, 12 balls of Louisa Harding Thistle (60% merino wool/ 40% baby suri alpaca – aran weight – 18 st/4" – 98 yards per 50g ball) or 882, 980, 1176 yards of substitute yarn of similar gauge and weight.
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This fabulous collection from Louisa Harding takes inspiration from the English countryside. It includes 26 designs using Thistle or Willow Tweed yarn, including 5 cardigans, 4 pullovers, 2 vests, 1 tunic, 1 dress, and 1 pullover that can also be knit as a vest. Accessories include 2 capelets, 2 berets, a scarf or wrap, and a purse embellished with flowers. Each pattern is accompanied by beautiful pictures and all charts, graphs and abbreviations needed.
Preview all of the designs at the Knitting Fever website. |
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US$21.95
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