Snowburst

Cardigan
Whitney Terrell - @adventurebounddesigns

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 The sweater is knit from the top down, with some short row shaping to raise the back of
the neck for comfort. The colorwork chart is started after the short rows and continues to the
underarm separation.
This pattern is medium dif culty because of the yoke chart. The yoke goes by quickly.
Use tacking sparingly in the yoke to control oats at your desired rate being sure to AVOID
stacking a tack from one round to the next in the same column of stitches.

Suggested Needles and Notions:

Needle sides are suggestions. Use the sizes needed to obtain correct gauge.
-US 4 or 2 sizes smaller than main needle
- US 6
- DPN or small circular needle in all sizes for working sleeves
- BOR Marker + additional markers for chart
- Waste yarn or stitch holders for sleeve
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Blocking Mat and pins

Gauge
Worked in stranded colorwork
20 STS and 31 Rows = 4” after light blocking
Be mindful of the row gauge especially in the yoke section so that you nish with a
comfortable sweater. Adjust the depth of the yoke as needed.

Sizing
A(B,C,D,E,F){G,H,I,J}
38”(42,”46”,50”,54”,58”){62”,66”,70”,74”}
With 4 -10” of suggested ease
Sample shown in size D with 4” of positive ease
Suggested Yarn and Yardage
Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia
100% Organic Merino, 382yds/ 100g
MC - 3,3,3,3,4,4,4,5,5,5
CC - 1,1,2,2,2,2,3,3,3,3

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Pattern

With the smaller needles and MC 1, CO 100 (104, 108, 112, 116, 120) {128, 132, 136, 140}
sts using your preferred cast-on method. Sample uses Long Tail Cast- On.
Neckline Ribbing
WORKED FLAT
Row 1: *K2, p2; repeat from * to BOR.
Repeat Row 1 4 times total.
Next Right Side Row: *Right twist, p2* Repeat to BOR
times total, or until your desired length.
PM and using backward loop cast on, cast on 6 additional stitches for the steek, placing
a unique marker after the 3rd stitch. Join in the round and PM to indicate BOR, be careful not
to twist sts. The unique marker marks the center front of the sweater and where color
changes should occur.
NOTE- Steek stitches are always worked alternating colors to secure the yarn in this
section. The Steek section is not charted feel free to work in stripes or in a checkerboard
pattern to balance yarn usage. The Steek stitches will not be mentioned in the pattern further
until the time comes to pick up bands and cut the steek. All shaping occurs in the body
stitches and all stitch counts will EXCLUDE the stitches from the steek.

Switch to larger needles.

K 1 round.
Increase Round 1:
Size A: K1, (yo, k3) 15 times, (yo, k2) 4 times, (yo, k3) 15 times, yo, k1. 35 sts increased
Size B: K1, (yo, k3) 6 times, (yo, k2) 33 times, (yo, k3) 6 times, yo, k1. 46 sts increased
Size C: K1, (yo, k1) 3 times, (yo, k2) 50 times, (yo, k1) 3 times, yo, k1. 57 sts increased
Size D: K1, (yo, k1) 12 times, (yo, k2) 43 times, (yo, k1) 12 times, yo, k1. 68 sts increased
Sizes E-I : *K2, yo; repeat from * to BOR. 58, 60, 64,
66, 68, 70 sts increased
135 (150, 165, 180, 174, 180) {192, 198, 204, 210) sts
Resolution round:

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 Knit one round knitting each yo though the back of the loop to close placing a marker
after 67( 75, 82,90,87,90) {96,99,102,105} sts to mark the center back for short row section only.

Short Rows
You will now begin working part of your stitches in short rows, back and forth, to
shape the back neck.
Row 1 (RS): From BOR knit to center back marker and then, k 39 (43, 48, 52, 50, 52) {55,
57, 59, 61} sts, w&t.
Row 2 (WS): P 39 (43, 48, 52, 50, 52) {55, 57, 59, 61}, sm, p 39 (43, 48, 52, 50, 52) {55, 57, 59,
61} sts,w&t.
Row 3 (RS): K to 5 sts before last wrapped st, w&t. Row 4 (WS): P to 5 sts before last
wrapped st, w&t.
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 two (two, two, two, three, three) {three, three, three, three} times
more.
Next Round: K to BOR, sm, k around, working wraps with their corresponding sts as
you come to them.
Sizes A-D, move ahead to Yoke Chart. Sizes 5-10, k one round then work Increase
Round 2.
Increase Round 2 (sizes E-J only):
Size E: K4, (yo, k9) 3 times, (yo, k8) 14 times, (yo, k9) 3 times, yo, k4. 21 sts increased
Size F: *K6, yo; repeat from * to BOR. 30 sts increased
Size G: K3, (yo, k5) 3 times, (yo, k6) 26 times, (yo, k5) 3 times, yo, k3. 33 sts increased
Size H: K2, (yo, k5) 15 times, (yo, k4) 11 times, (yo, k5) 15 times, yo, k2. 42 sts increased
Size I: *K4, yo; repeat from * to BOR. 51 sts increased
Size J: K2, (yo, k3) 15 times, (yo, k4) 29 times, (yo, k3) 15 times, m1L, k2. 60 sts increased
135 (150, 165, 180, 195, 210) {225, 240, 255, 270} sts

Knit 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 1) {2, 3, 3, 3} round(s).

Yoke
Begin yoke chart, changing colors and making increases as shown.

288 (320, 352, 384, 416, 448) {480, 512, 544, 576} sts
K 1 round.
Increase Round 3 (with MC 1)
Size A: K14, (yo, k29) 4 times, yo, k28, (m1L, k29) 4 times, m1L, k14. 10 sts increased

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 Size B: K27, (m1L, k53) 2 times, m1L, k54, (m1L, k53) 2 times, m1L, k27. 6 sts increased
Sizes C-J: m1L, k approximately halfway around, m1L, k to BOR. 2 sts increased
298 (326, 354, 386, 418, 450) {482, 514, 546, 578} sts

Continue knitting in the round until yoke is desired depth or 7.5”, 7”.75”, 8”, 8.25”, 8.5”,
8.5”, 8.75”, 9”, 9.25”, 9.5”

Seperate Body and Sleeves

Remove BOR marker. With color MC 1: k 44 (49, 54, 60, 65, 70) {74, 79, 85. 90} sts, place
next 60 (64, 68, 73, 78, 85) {93, 98, 103, 108} sts on holder for right sleeve, using backward loop
cast on make 3sts PM( this marks the BOR)make 3 sts ( 6 sts total cast on) k 89 (99, 109, 120,
131, 140) {148, 159, 170, 181} sts, place next 60 (64, 68, 73, 78, 85) {93, 98, 103, 108} sts on holder
left sleeve, cast on 6 sts for underarm, k to BOR.
182 (210, 230, 252, 274, 292) {308, 330, 352, 374} body sts
Body
With MC knit until body measures 12” from underarm or desired measurement. Using
smaller needle and working at work Right twist ribbing for 2”or desired length. Bind off in
pattern.
Right Twist Ribbing:
Row 1: *K2, p2; repeat from * to BOR.
Repeat Row 1 4 times total.
Next Right Side Row: *Right twist, p2* Repeat to BOR
Repeat the above 5 rows until ribbing is 2 inches or desired length and ending after row
2. Bind off in pattern.

Sleeves
Return to held stitches. With colors C and larger needle Pick up 8 sts from the
underarm cast on being sure to close up any holes that may occur, and placing a marker after
4 sts to mark the beginning of the round at the center underarm. Knit until sleeve measures
6”(6”,6”,4,”4”,4”){2”,2”,2”,2”} from underarm. Begin decreasing as follows:
k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before BOR, SSK, k1. Knit 5 rounds
Repeat 13(13,13,15,15,15){17,17,17,17}times.
Sizes A-G continue to Sleeve cuff:
Sizes H-J
Decrease further:

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 H:*k12, k2tog* Repeat to end of round
I: *K5,k2tog* repeat to end of round
J: *K4, K2tog* repeat to end of round
Sleeve Cuff Ribbing
With smaller needle:
Row 1: *K2, p2; repeat from * to BOR.
Repeat Row 1 4 times total.
Next Right Side Row: *Right twist, p2* Repeat to BOR
Repeat the above 5 rows until ribbing is 2 inches or desired length and ending after row
2. Bind off in pattern.

Secure Steek:
Using your preferred method secure your steek stitches between the column of stitches
2 and 3 and 4 and 5. (I use my sewing machine and a short stitch because I nd it less bulky
than a crochet edge.)

Front bands:
Left Front: With smaller needle, pick up and knit 2 stitches over every three rows in
between the body of the sweater and the steek stitches. Make sure to end up with an odd
number of stitches to that your bands will be balanced. Work in k2, p2 rib for 12 rows.
Right Front: Repeat as for left front band. After row 5 evenly space 10 button holes in
then next row using the YO, K2tog across the band. Work 6 more rows and bind off in
pattern.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block. Enjoy your sweater!

Stitch Guide and Abbreviations

BO - bind off K2tog - knit two together

BOR - beginning of round M - marker
CO - cast on MC - main color
CC - contrast color M1 - make one
Dec - decrease P - purl
KTBL - knit through the back loop SM - slip marker
St(s) - Stitch(es)

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 YOKE CHART IS READ FROM BOTTOM TO TOP - FROM RIGHT TO LEFT
= Make one in your preferred method. I like to YO, then KTBL on the next row.

This pattern is for person use. Please do not distribute, sell or share this pattern or
garments made from it.
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