Pattern Lookbook Sussex Men

Sussex Men - 7 knitting patterns for Men

The Erika Knight Yarn Collection is rooted in British landscape and traditions. The knitting patterns in Sussex take both as a starting point. Sussex County is a beautiful part of South England with rough seashores, majestic chalk cliffs and gentle hills. Erika Knight, Enrico Castronovo and Maaike van Geijn designed seven knitting patterns to reflect this manifold landscape and took inspiration from the vast knitting traditions in Britain. Find a modern take on cabled vests, Shetland lace and Fisherman's jumpers.

You have access to the digital patterns through a QR-Code in this lookbook.

Pelham jumper
A rib stitch is synonymous with resilience and reliability, fitting for blustery walks, when the funnel neck is pulled up close to your chin, for protection against the elements. Designed to be thrown on over layers, workwear, or everyday jeans, this casual, oversized sweater feels timeless and genderless. It is designed to be hardwearing and hardworking in your wardrobe.

• Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4)
• To fit chest: 78-86 (94-102) 110-118 (126-134) cm/ 30.75-34 (37-40.25) 43.25-46.5 (49.5-52.75)”
• Finished measurement chest circumference: 110 (121) 132 (142.5) cm/ 43.25 (47.75) 52 (56)”
• Recommend ease: 9-32 cm/ 3.5-12.5” of positive ease
• Yarn: Erika Knight, Wild Wool
• Quantity: 9 (10) 12 (13) x 100g hanks
• Shown in colours: 707 Dawdle and 709 Swagger
• Needles: 5 mm/US 8 and 5.5 mm/US 9 needles, straight or circular needles with a length of at least 80 cm/ 36”
• Gauge: 22 sts x 40 rows = 10 cm/4’’ on 5.5 mm/US 9 in rib pattern, after blocking.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, Stitch markers, Stitch holders

Ringmer vest
A meandering cable traverses the front of this classic vest shape – quick to knit in super chunky Maxi Wool - splitting at the centre point of the ‘v’ neck to create an integral neckband.

• Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
• To fit chest up to: 78 (86) 94 (102) 110 (11) 126 (134) cm/ 30.75 (33.7) 37 (40.25) 43.25 (46.5) 49.5 (52.75)”
• Finished measurements chest circumf.: 97 (106) 115.5 (124.5) 134 (143) 152.5 (161.5) cm/ 38.25 (41.75) 45.5 (49) 52.75 (56.25) 60 (63.5)”
• Recommend ease: 19-27.5 cm / 7.5-10.75” of positive ease
• Yarn: Erika Knight, Maxi Wool
• Quantity: 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (8) 9 (10) x 100 g hanks
• Shown in colour: 219 Mulberry
• Needles: 10 mm/US 15 needles, straight or circular needles with a length of at least 80 cm / 36”; 9 mm/US 13 circular needle, 40 cm / 16” length
• Gauge: 13 sts x 12 rows = 10 cm / 4” on 10 mm/US 15 needles in pattern, after blocking.
• Notions: Cable needle, Tapestry needle, Stitch markers, Stitch holders