Yoked Cardigan by Kathy Perry

Yoked Cardigan

Knitting
October 2009
both are used in this pattern
Aran (8 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1115 - 1715 yards (1020 - 1568 m)
Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X
English
This pattern is available for free.

Skill level: Intermediate

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust
40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60)“/
101.5 (112, 122, 132, 142, 152) cm

Length
22 (22 1/2, 23, 23 1/2, 24, 24 1/2)“ /
56 (57, 58.5, 60, 61, 62) cm

MATERIALS

Caron International’s Simply Soft Paints
(100% acrylic; 4 oz/133 g, 200 yds/182 m ball):
MC – 16 (20, 20, 24, 24, 28) ounces 800 1400
4 (5, 5, 6, 7) balls

Caron International’s Simply Soft
(100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 315 yds/288 m skein):
CC – 6 ounces (1 ball), all sizes

Shown in: 0009 Sticks ‘n Stones (MC); 9727 Black (CC)

One pair each size US 8 and 10 (5 and 6 mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge
Two double pointed needles, size 8 (5 mm), for I-cord

Three stitch holders
Yarn needle
Sewing needle and thread
Bond America’s Embellish-Knit ® Automatic Spool Knitter or other cord making machine, for I-cord (optional)
Row counter

GAUGE

In Stockinette stitch, 14 sts and 20 rows = 4”/10 cm, using larger needles and MC

In Mock cable, 16 sts and 29 rows = 4”/10 cm, using smaller needles and CC

SPECIAL TECHNIQUE
I-Cord: May be worked using double pointed needles or using Embellish-Knit ® (follow manufacturer’s instructions)

STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)
2 x 2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts + 2)
Mock Cable Pattern (multiple of 4 sts + 2) 4 rows

Sleeves are gathered along the top edge.

Mock Cable Pattern chart and construction schematics are provided.