Soft Serve was inspired by -- you guessed it -- soft serve ice cream! A sweet treat for any season :) The all-over texture of this gorgeous cardigan mimics the signature swirls of the soft serve cone.

Choose from crewneck or v-neck variations and work compound raglan shaping for a tailored fit around the shoulders and yoke. The crewneck uses short row shaping at the collar and is knit in the round, while the v-neck is worked flat through the yoke and joined in the round at the body.

You’ll cut the cardigan open (yes! We are steeking!), then pick up and knit the button bands, and the collar for the v-neck. An engaging project from start to finish, and you’ll have a lovely, elegant wardrobe staple at the end.

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Download the pattern preview and full schematic here.

SIZING

1, 2, 3, (4, 5, 6), ((7, 8, 9))

Upper chest measurement:
31.75, 33.5, 35.75, (39.25, 42.25, 44.5), ((47.5, 50.5, 53.5))”/ 79.5, 84, 89.5, (98, 105.5, 111.5), ((119, 126.5, 134)) cm

Finished bust circumference:
34.75, 38.25, 41.5, (44.75, 48.25, 51.5), ((54.75, 60.75, 64.75))”/ 87, 95.5, 104, (112, 120.5, 129), ((137, 152, 162)) cm

It is recommended that you choose the size that corresponds with your upper chest measurement, which is the circumference of your body just under the armpits.

Suggested fit is 10% positive ease at bust. For more detailed measurements, see schematic in photos.

MATERIALS

Yarn:
Sport weight or DK weight wool or wool blend yarn, worsted or woolen spun, at least 2-ply for optimal stitch definition

Note that using sport weight and/or woolen spun yarn will create a thinner, more lightweight fabric with less stitch definition, whereas DK weight and/or worsted spun yarn will create a denser and warmer fabric with more stitch definition.

De Rerum Natura Pénélope, 90% organic Merinos d’Arles (France) / 10% mulberry silk (China), 145 yds/133m per 50g (DK weight, worsted spun)

De Rerum Natura Ulysse, Mérinos d’Arles (France) and black merino (Portugal), 202 yds/185m per 50g (sport weight, woolen spun)

Sample 1: Size 4 crewneck modeled on 40”/100cm bust with 4”/10cm positive ease, Pénélope in colorway Crème

Sample 2 – Size 5 v-neck modeled on 44”/110cm bust with 4”/10cm negative ease, Pénélope in colorway Badiane

Sample 3 – Size 4 crewneck modeled on 40”/100cm bust with 4”/10cm positive ease, body length shortened, Ulysse in colorway Aubépine

Yardage:

Crewneck
1370, 1434, 1574, (1710, 1808, 1959), ((2054, 2249, 2431)) yds/ 1253, 1311, 1439, (1564, 1653, 1791), ((1878, 2056, 2223)) m

V-neck
1300, 1361, 1488, (1612, 1709, 1846), ((1934, 2119, 2285)) yds/ 1189, 1245, 1361, (1474, 1563, 1688), ((1768, 1937, 2089)) m

These numbers are estimates based on the pattern measurements as written. Your actual yardage may vary based on the weight of yarn used and/or any modifications you choose to make.

Needle size:

US 6/4.00m, or size needed to obtain gauge, 16”/40cm, 24” 60cm, and 32-47”/80-117.5cm circular for raglan increases and body, DPNS or long circular for Magic Loop for sleeves

US 5/3.75mm, or one size smaller than main needle, 16”/40cm circular for collar (crewneck), DPNs or long circular for Magic Loop for cuffs, and 32-60”/80-150cm circular for collar (v-neck) and button band

Depending on the yarn used, your needle size may vary to obtain gauge.

Tools: Scrap yarn/spare cables, stitch markers (fixed and removable), crochet hook 1-2 sizes smaller than main needle, tapestry needle

Notions: .75-1”/ 2-2.5cm buttons (5 for v-neck, 8 for crewneck)

Sample 1 uses Victorian Lace ceramic buttons in Seabreeze Blue from Haulin’ Hoof Farm

Gauge:
24 sts x 36 rows = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm) in texture pattern, in the round for crewneck and flat for v-neck, after washing and blocking

SKILLS

German Short Rows, increases and decreases, cable knitting/twisted stitches, steeking