MABEL'S SISTER
MABEL'S SISTER
Mabel’s Sister is another collboration between Fiona Alice and the knitting shop Loop, based in London UK. This larger, adult version was inspired by the original Mabel baby cardigan. Like the original, Mabel’s Sister is knit from the top down with increases through the yoke. The body then divides and stitches for the sleeves are placed on hold before continuing to work downwards to the hem. Finally, the sleeves are completed in the round from the top down.
This product listing is for the PDF pattern for the garment pictured and described here and not the actual finished item.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Finished bust circumference: 101.5 (112, 123, 133.5, 143.5, 154.5)cm / 40 (44, 481⁄2, 521⁄2, 561⁄2, 603⁄4)in – to be worn with 20.5-35.5cm / 8-14in positive ease
Model wears size 3 with approximately 35.5cm / 14in positive ease
YARN
Viola Organic Merino DK (DK weight; 100% organic merino wool; 225m / 246yds per 100g skein)
Yarn A: Garden Ghost; 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins
Yarn B: Magnolia; 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins
OR
Eden Cottage Bowland DK (DK weight; 100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool; 224m / 245yds per 100g skein) Yarn A: Stonechat; 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins
Yarn B: Charcoal; 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needle, 80cm (32in) minimum length for body AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round for sleeves
Stitch holders or scrap yarn
4 locking stitch markers
Tapestry needle
3 x 18mm / 3⁄4in buttons (buttons used in the Eden Cottage ‘Bowland’version are Shiny Shell buttons in colour ‘Muted Pink’)
TENSION
21 sts and 32 rows to 10cm (4in) over Stocking Stitch on 4mm needles after blocking.
20 sts and 32 rows to 10cm (4in) over Garter Stitch on 4mm needles after blocking.
Checking your tension
Please note, for Bowland version, that we recommend using yarn A to knit your tension swatch. If you use yarn B your yardage may vary and be tight.
Photography by Kristin Perers.
To learn more about Mabel’s Sister, check out Loop’s blog post, Mabel’s Sister - our newest pattern.
The original Mabel pattern, can be found on Loop’s blog as a free download in this blog post, Mabel Cardigan - Free Loop Baby Pattern.
Please note, this product is a digital PDF download. Once the pattern is purchased, a unique link to download the pattern will be provided. This link will eventually expire so please make sure to download and save the pattern to your computer, phone or tablet.
Patterns are for individual use only. All items made from this pattern should be only for personal non‐commercial use. Please do not distribute or sell electronic or physical copies of this pattern or items made from it.