This beautiful design perfectly reflects the rich and lush character of its deep evergreen hue, reminiscent of the vibrant landscapes of Essex. Essex is worked from the top-down with embellishments of eyelets on the lower body and sleeves adding an elegant touch of texture.
Essex Pattern
This is a downloadable PDF. Link to the PDF will be emailed to you after checkout and will be provided on the Order Confirmation page as well
DIFFICULTY Intermediate
SIZES XS (S, M, L) 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest circumference: 40 (45, 48, 53) 56, 61, 64, 69”/100 (112.5, 120, 132.5) 140, 152.5, 160, 172.5 cm
Intended to be worn with 10-11”/25-27.5cm positive ease
Designed to fit actual chest circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42) 46, 50, 54, 58”/75 (85, 95, 105) 115, 125, 135, 145cm
YARN LOUISE ROBERT COLLECTION - KHULLU 70% Merino NSW (untreated), 30% Yak; 200m per 100g - 5 (6, 6, 6) 7, 8, 8, 9 SKEINS - shown in Irish Girl.
Total yarn needed: 920 (1056, 1149, 1243) 1397, 1534, 1643, 1784 yds/841 (966, 1051, 1136) 1277, 1403, 1503, 1631 m
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Size US 9 (5.5mm), circular 16”/40cm for neck, 24-40”/60-100cm depending on sweater size, and one set of double pointed needles (dpns) or size needed to obtain gaugeRemovable stitch markers
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle
Spare needleGAUGE In St st and Cloverleaf Eyelet patt, 15 sts & 22 rows/rnds = 4”/10cm, blocked
Pattern is written out and charted. Schematics are included.
Pattern is in English only.
Photos by Shelby Louise Photography