The Fibre Co. Cumbria Worsted
Worsted weight blend of English Masham wool and Argentinian mohair. Produced in Peru by The Fibre Co.
Worsted weight blend of English Masham wool and Argentinian mohair. Produced in Peru by The Fibre Co.
Worsted weight blend of English Masham wool and Argentinian mohair. Produced in Peru by The Fibre Co.
A classic worsted weight yarn from The Fibre Co. inspired by England’s stunning north-western landscape. The yarn is a blend of fine South American Merino, English Masham wool and Argentinian Mohair. Merino gives softness while darker Masham fibres mean that when dyed the yarn has a lovely heathered effect. Mohair adds strength and lustre, resulting in a soft and strong yarn that is perfect for everyday knitwear and accessories. Check out The Fibre Co. Yarn Stories - Cumbria video on youtube, and see our Cumbria Pattern Inspiration Pinterest board for pattern ideas.
Product Information
Fibre: 60% Merino Wool, 30% Masham Wool, 10% Mohair
Weight: Worsted
Hank weight: 100g
Length: 216m, (236 yd)
Gauge: 18-20st per 10cm (4in)
Needles: 4-5mm
Care instructions: Hand wash
Packaging: Paper band
Made in: Peru
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Patterns for Cumbria Worsted
You can choose to receive one of the following Cumbria Worsted knitting patterns from The Fibre Co. for free when you purchase the yarn to knit it.. Just contact us with your order number and the name of the pattern that you would like and we will email it to you as a PDF.
About The Fibre Co.
The Fibre Co. began in 2003 in Portland, Maine, USA and is now based in England’s Lake District. Founder Daphne Marinopoulos had a vision to create yarns that she couldn’t find on retail shelves and today the company works with a variety of producers and artisans to create luxury yarns in a gorgeous colour palette inspired by nature.
Why We Love Them:
The Fibre Company see themselves as a greening business, constantly looking for ways to improve their impact on the environment. They are always transparent about the origins of the fibres that they work with.
Pattern Suggestion:
Bouquet Sweater
This stunning drop-shoulder sweater features a central lace motif inspired by the blooming flower beds in designer Maria Magnusson’s garden. It is knit from the bottom up with split hems and a longer back panel. Sleeves are worked in stockinette stitch and the sleeve caps are shaped for a great fit in the upper arm and armhole.
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SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Finished bust circumference: 82.25 (93.25, 104.25, 110, 115.5) [126.5, 132, 137.5, 149, 160] cm / 32.5 (36.75, 41, 43.5, 45.5) [50, 52, 54.25, 58.5, 63]” - recommended to be worn with 4-10 cm / 1.5-4” of positive ease at the bust.
YARN
The Fibre Co. Cumbria (60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% Mohair; 216 metres / 236 yards per 100 g)
830 (875, 995, 1115, 1190) [1270, 1395, 1515, 1635, 1760] metres / 910 (955, 1090, 1220, 1300) [1390, 1525, 1660, 1790, 1925] yards
Sample shown is knit in colorway Buttermere.
Carmen wears a size 3 with 9.25 cm / 3.75" of positive ease.
NEEDLES
4 mm / US 6 circular needle with a cable length of at
least 80-120 cm / 32-48” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
4 mm / US 6 double-pointed needles (or needle size to obtain gauge)
To work this pattern using the magic loop technique, use a circular needle with a cable length of at least at least 80 cm / 32” instead of double-pointed needles.
GAUGE
20 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat and in the round, in stockinette stitch, after blocking)
22 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat and in the round, in lace pattern, after blocking)
NOTIONS
• Cable needle
• Crochet hook, 4 mm / US G-6
• Darning needle
• Removable stitch markers (optional)
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure
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• Back neck width: 12.25 (13.25, 13.25, 13.25, 13.25) [14, 14, 15, 14, 15] cm / 4.75 (5.25, 5.25, 5.25, 5.25) [5.5, 5.5, 6, 5.5, 6]”
• Shoulder width: 14 (16.25, 19, 20.5, 21.75) [24, 25.5, 26.25, 29.5, 31.75] cm / 5.5 (6.5, 7.5, 8, 8.5) [9.5, 10, 10.25, 11.5, 12.5]”
• Front neck drop: 9 (9, 10, 11, 11) [12, 12, 12, 13, 14] cm / 3.5 (3.5, 4, 4.5, 4.5) [4.75, 4.75, 4.75, 5.25, 5.5]”
• Armhole depth: 14 (15, 16, 18, 19) [20, 21, 23, 25, 26] cm / 5.5 (6, 6.5, 7.25, 7.5) [8, 8.5, 9.25, 10, 10.5]”
• Bust circumference: 82.25 (93.25, 104.25, 110, 115.5) [126.5, 132, 137.5, 149, 160] cm / 32.5 (36.75, 41, 43.5, 45.5) [50, 52, 54.25, 58.5, 63]”
• Side length from underarm (front): 28 (29, 29, 30, 30) [31, 31, 33, 33, 33] cm / 11 (11.5, 11.5, 11.75, 11.75) [12.25, 12.25, 13, 13, 13]”
• Side length from underarm (back): 34 (35, 35, 36, 36) [37, 37, 39, 39, 39] cm / 13.5 (13.75, 13.75, 14.25, 14.25) [14.5, 14.5, 15.5, 15.5, 15.5]”
• Upper sleeve circumference: 27 (29, 31, 34, 36) [38, 40, 44, 48, 50] cm / 10.75 [11.5, 12.25, 13.5, 14.25) [15, 15.75, 17.25, 19, 19.75]”
• Sleeve cuff circumference: 19 (19, 19, 19, 21) [21, 21, 23, 23, 23] cm / 7.5 (7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 8.25) [8.25, 8.25, 9, 9, 9]”
• Sleeve length from underarm: 40 (42, 42, 40, 42) [41, 40, 42, 41, 42] cm / 16 (16.75, 16.75, 16, 16.75) [16.5, 16, 16.75, 16.5, 16]”
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Designer: Maria Magnusson
Model: Carmen Bahlmann
Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab
Graphic Design: Camille Romano
This pattern for the Bouquet Sweater is available in Making Stories Issue 9 - In Bloom.
