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Erika Knight Yarn Collection, Sussex Men - 7 knitting patterns for men in one collection
The Erika Knight Yarn Collection is rooted in British landscapes and traditions. The knitting patterns in "Sussex" also take this as their starting point. Sussex County is a beautiful part of southern England with rugged coastlines, majestic chalk cliffs, and rolling hills. The designs by Erika Knight, Maaike van Geijn, and Enrico Castronovo reflect this diverse landscape. They drew inspiration from Britain's rich knitting traditions and created a modern interpretation of cable-knit vests, Shetland lace, and fisherman's sweaters.
Sussex Men is a lookbook that provides an overview of the knitting patterns. The patterns can then be downloaded individually for free via a QR code.
The knitting patterns
Pelham sweater
A ribbed pattern symbolizes resilience and reliability, making it ideal for blustery walks when the wide collar is pulled up to the chin for protection from the elements. This relaxed, oversized sweater is designed to be layered, worn with work clothes or everyday jeans. It's meant to be timeless, unisex, and durable, designed for frequent wear.
• Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4)
• Chest circumference: 78-86 (94-102) 110-118 (126-134) cm
• Chest circumference of the finished sweater: 110 (121) 132 (142.5) cm
• Recommended extra width: 9-32 cm
• Yarn: Erika Knight, Wild Wool
• Quantity: 9 (10) 12 (13) x 100g strands
• Colors: 707 Dawdle (size 2) 709 Swagger (size 4)
• Needles: 5 mm and 5.5 mm needles, jacket or circular knitting needles (min. 80 cm)
• Gauge: 22 sts x 40 rows = 10 cm on a 5.5 mm needle in ribbing after blocking.
• Materials: Darning needle, stitch markers, stitch holders
Ringmer pullover
The cables cross the front of this classic vest pattern – quick to knit in thick Maxi Wool – dividing in the middle of the V-neck to form the neckline.
• Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
• Recommended extra width: 19-27.5 cm
• Chest circumference: 78 (86) 94 (102) 110 (11) 126 (134) cm
• Chest circumference of the finished garment: 97 (106) 115.5 (124.5) 134 (143) 152.5 (161.5) cm
• Yarn: Erika Knight, Maxi Wool
• Quantities: 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (8) 9 (10) x 100g balls
• Colors: 219 Mulberry
• Needles: 10 mm straight or circular knitting needles (min. 80 cm), 9 mm circular knitting needle (min. 40 cm)
• Gauge: 13 sts x 12 rows = 10 cm with 10 mm needles in pattern after washing and blocking.
• Materials: Cable needle, tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders
Dover Cardigan
Dover is a long-sleeved, classic cardigan with five buttons and a V-neck, which is worked in three different two-color patterns with a patchwork effect.
• Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
• Recommended extra width: 8-15 cm
• Chest circumference: 91 (96) 101 (106) 111 (116) 121 (126) 131 cm
• Chest circumference of the finished garment: 104 (107.5) 110.5 (120.5) 127.5 (134)
137.5 (144) cm
• Yarn: Erika Knight, British Blue Wool 100 & 25
• Quantities: HF: 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 (3) x 100g strands
KF1: 3 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (4) x 25g strands
KF2: 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) x 100g strands
KF3: 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (3) x 25g strands
KF4: 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) x 100g strands
• Colors: BBW 100 in HF 607 Cloak, KF2 610 Tulip, KF4 601 Cymbeline
BBW 25 in KF1 109 Steve, KF3 114 Sea Fret
• Needles: 3.75 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 80 cm
4 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 80 cm
• Gauge: 24 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch in rows in pattern
• Materials: Stitch markers, stitch holders, 5 x 2-cm buttons with 4 holes, darning needle
Eastbourne scarf
A simple yet attractive pattern for a narrow, long, colorful scarf with fringes.
• Sizes: one size
• Dimensions: Width 15 cm, length without fringe 192 cm, length with fringe 216 cm
• Yarn: Erika Knight, Wild Wool
• Quantities: 1 x 100g strand of each color
• Colors: HF 704 pootle, KF1 705 brisk, KF2 707 dawdle, KF3 702 wander
• Needles: 4.5 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 50 cm or jacket needles.
• Gauge: 24 stitches x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm knitted in rows in pattern
• Materials: Measuring tape, darning needle, scissors, crochet hook, stretching materials (stretching mat, pins)
Rockall polo shirt
Rockall is a short-sleeved polo shirt worked in a simple open mesh pattern.
• Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
• Recommended extra width: 6 cm
• Chest circumference: 88 (92) 96 (100) 104 (108) 112 (116) cm
• Chest circumference of the finished garment: 102.5 (106.5) 110 (117) 121 (128) 131.5
(135.5) 142.5 cm
• Yarn: Erika Knight, Studio Linen
• Quantities: 18 (19) 19 (21) 22 (24) 25 (26) 27 strands
• Colors: Color 422 Brick
• Needles: 3.25 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 80 cm or straight knitting needles
3.75 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 80 cm or jacket needles
• Gauge: 22 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm in the net lace pattern in rows
• Materials: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle, 3 mother-of-pearl buttons (1 cm each)
Sweater Satellite of Love
The sweater is worked from the top down. The yokes on the front and back are worked in rows, from the underarm down in rounds. Two asymmetrical stripes in a contrasting color and pattern run across the garment.
• Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
• Recommended extra width: 5-9 cm
• Chest circumference: 88 (92) 96 (100) 104 (108) 112 (116) cm
• Chest circumference of the finished garment: 90.5 (98) 107 (115.5) 124.5 (129) 136.5
(141) cm
• Yarn: Erika Knight, Wool Local
• Quantities: HF 2 (3) 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4) strands, KF 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (2) strands
• Colors: HF 814 Thornton, KF 804 Gritstone Flax
• Needles: 3.25 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 80 cm
2.75 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 80 cm
3.25 mm double-pointed needles
2.75 mm double-pointed needles
• Gauge: 27 sts x 37 rounds = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round
the larger needle
• Materials: Darning needle, stitch markers, measuring tape
Seaford cap
A simple yet attractive pattern for a quickly knitted hat with a textured pattern, which really allows Erika Knight's Wild Wool to show its potential.
• Sizes: 1 (2) 3
• Recommended extra width: 0-6 cm negative extra width
• For a head circumference of approx. 54–56 (57–59) 60–62 cm
• Dimensions: Circumference 48 (54) 60 cm, Height 19 (21.5) 24 cm
• Yarn: Erika Knight, Wild Wool
• Quantity: 1 x 100 g strand
• Colors: HF 704 pootle
• Needles: 3.5 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 20 cm.
4 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 20 cm.
4 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 80 cm or double-pointed needles
• Gauge: 20 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm in rounds in pattern on the larger needles
Sussex Men Lookbook
Erika Knight
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031039264-dkfrThe Erika Knight Yarn Collection is rooted in British landscapes and traditions. The knitting patterns in "Sussex" also take this as their starting point. Sussex County is a beautiful part of southern England with rugged coastlines, majestic chalk cliffs, and rolling hills. The designs by Erika Knight, Maaike van Geijn, and Enrico Castronovo reflect this diverse landscape. They drew inspiration from Britain's rich knitting traditions and created a modern interpretation of cable-knit vests, Shetland lace, and fisherman's sweaters.
Sussex Men is a lookbook that provides an overview of the knitting patterns. The patterns can then be downloaded individually for free via a QR code.
The knitting patterns
Pelham sweater
A ribbed pattern symbolizes resilience and reliability, making it ideal for blustery walks when the wide collar is pulled up to the chin for protection from the elements. This relaxed, oversized sweater is designed to be layered, worn with work clothes or everyday jeans. It's meant to be timeless, unisex, and durable, designed for frequent wear.
• Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4)
• Chest circumference: 78-86 (94-102) 110-118 (126-134) cm
• Chest circumference of the finished sweater: 110 (121) 132 (142.5) cm
• Recommended extra width: 9-32 cm
• Yarn: Erika Knight, Wild Wool
• Quantity: 9 (10) 12 (13) x 100g strands
• Colors: 707 Dawdle (size 2) 709 Swagger (size 4)
• Needles: 5 mm and 5.5 mm needles, jacket or circular knitting needles (min. 80 cm)
• Gauge: 22 sts x 40 rows = 10 cm on a 5.5 mm needle in ribbing after blocking.
• Materials: Darning needle, stitch markers, stitch holders
Ringmer pullover
The cables cross the front of this classic vest pattern – quick to knit in thick Maxi Wool – dividing in the middle of the V-neck to form the neckline.
• Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
• Recommended extra width: 19-27.5 cm
• Chest circumference: 78 (86) 94 (102) 110 (11) 126 (134) cm
• Chest circumference of the finished garment: 97 (106) 115.5 (124.5) 134 (143) 152.5 (161.5) cm
• Yarn: Erika Knight, Maxi Wool
• Quantities: 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (8) 9 (10) x 100g balls
• Colors: 219 Mulberry
• Needles: 10 mm straight or circular knitting needles (min. 80 cm), 9 mm circular knitting needle (min. 40 cm)
• Gauge: 13 sts x 12 rows = 10 cm with 10 mm needles in pattern after washing and blocking.
• Materials: Cable needle, tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders
Dover Cardigan
Dover is a long-sleeved, classic cardigan with five buttons and a V-neck, which is worked in three different two-color patterns with a patchwork effect.
• Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
• Recommended extra width: 8-15 cm
• Chest circumference: 91 (96) 101 (106) 111 (116) 121 (126) 131 cm
• Chest circumference of the finished garment: 104 (107.5) 110.5 (120.5) 127.5 (134)
137.5 (144) cm
• Yarn: Erika Knight, British Blue Wool 100 & 25
• Quantities: HF: 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 (3) x 100g strands
KF1: 3 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (4) x 25g strands
KF2: 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) x 100g strands
KF3: 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (3) x 25g strands
KF4: 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) x 100g strands
• Colors: BBW 100 in HF 607 Cloak, KF2 610 Tulip, KF4 601 Cymbeline
BBW 25 in KF1 109 Steve, KF3 114 Sea Fret
• Needles: 3.75 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 80 cm
4 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 80 cm
• Gauge: 24 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch in rows in pattern
• Materials: Stitch markers, stitch holders, 5 x 2-cm buttons with 4 holes, darning needle
Eastbourne scarf
A simple yet attractive pattern for a narrow, long, colorful scarf with fringes.
• Sizes: one size
• Dimensions: Width 15 cm, length without fringe 192 cm, length with fringe 216 cm
• Yarn: Erika Knight, Wild Wool
• Quantities: 1 x 100g strand of each color
• Colors: HF 704 pootle, KF1 705 brisk, KF2 707 dawdle, KF3 702 wander
• Needles: 4.5 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 50 cm or jacket needles.
• Gauge: 24 stitches x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm knitted in rows in pattern
• Materials: Measuring tape, darning needle, scissors, crochet hook, stretching materials (stretching mat, pins)
Rockall polo shirt
Rockall is a short-sleeved polo shirt worked in a simple open mesh pattern.
• Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
• Recommended extra width: 6 cm
• Chest circumference: 88 (92) 96 (100) 104 (108) 112 (116) cm
• Chest circumference of the finished garment: 102.5 (106.5) 110 (117) 121 (128) 131.5
(135.5) 142.5 cm
• Yarn: Erika Knight, Studio Linen
• Quantities: 18 (19) 19 (21) 22 (24) 25 (26) 27 strands
• Colors: Color 422 Brick
• Needles: 3.25 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 80 cm or straight knitting needles
3.75 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 80 cm or jacket needles
• Gauge: 22 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm in the net lace pattern in rows
• Materials: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle, 3 mother-of-pearl buttons (1 cm each)
Sweater Satellite of Love
The sweater is worked from the top down. The yokes on the front and back are worked in rows, from the underarm down in rounds. Two asymmetrical stripes in a contrasting color and pattern run across the garment.
• Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
• Recommended extra width: 5-9 cm
• Chest circumference: 88 (92) 96 (100) 104 (108) 112 (116) cm
• Chest circumference of the finished garment: 90.5 (98) 107 (115.5) 124.5 (129) 136.5
(141) cm
• Yarn: Erika Knight, Wool Local
• Quantities: HF 2 (3) 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4) strands, KF 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (2) strands
• Colors: HF 814 Thornton, KF 804 Gritstone Flax
• Needles: 3.25 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 80 cm
2.75 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 80 cm
3.25 mm double-pointed needles
2.75 mm double-pointed needles
• Gauge: 27 sts x 37 rounds = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round
the larger needle
• Materials: Darning needle, stitch markers, measuring tape
Seaford cap
A simple yet attractive pattern for a quickly knitted hat with a textured pattern, which really allows Erika Knight's Wild Wool to show its potential.
• Sizes: 1 (2) 3
• Recommended extra width: 0-6 cm negative extra width
• For a head circumference of approx. 54–56 (57–59) 60–62 cm
• Dimensions: Circumference 48 (54) 60 cm, Height 19 (21.5) 24 cm
• Yarn: Erika Knight, Wild Wool
• Quantity: 1 x 100 g strand
• Colors: HF 704 pootle
• Needles: 3.5 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 20 cm.
4 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 20 cm.
4 mm circular knitting needles with a cable length of at least 80 cm or double-pointed needles
• Gauge: 20 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm in rounds in pattern on the larger needles