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DETAILS
A cute summer top, ready to do double duty in your travel wardrobe! Wear buttons in the back
for a sweet top paired with high-waisted trousers, or buttons in the front over your favorite
summer dress!

SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10, 11)

32.25 (35, 40, 42.75)(47.75, 50.5, 55.5)(60.75, 63.25, 68.5, 71)”

82 (89, 101.5, 108.5)(121.5, 128.5, 141)(154.5, 160.5, 174, 180.5) cm
Intended to be worn with approx. 4 - 8”/10 - 20.5 cm positive ease.
FINISHED CHEST
Sample shown in size 3 Cropped with approx. 6”/15 cm positive ease on
CIRCUMFERENCE
a 5’5”/165 cm tall woman.
Fingering Weight 70% Cotton/30% Wool in 2 Contrasting Colors
CROPPED LENGTH
MC - 96 (108, 123, 136)(157, 171, 194)(218, 236, 260, 270) g
527 (593, 677, 745)(859, 938, 1061)(1195, 1289, 1425, 1480) yds
482 (542, 619, 680)(784, 856, 969)(1091, 1177, 1301, 1351) m
CC - 50 (58, 67, 73)(85, 92, 100)(118, 127, 140, 145) g
274 (319, 365, 401)(462, 505, 548)(643, 694, 767, 797) yds
YARN 250 (292, 333, 367)(422, 461, 500)(588, 634, 701, 728) m
FULL LENGTH
MC - 110 (123, 140, 150)(176, 192, 217)(243, 261, 288, 300) g
600 (671, 767, 822)(965, 1051, 1185)(1331, 1431, 1579, 1639) yds
547 (613, 700, 750)(881, 959, 1082)(1215, 1306, 1440, 1496) m
CC - 59 (66, 76, 83)(95, 100, 117)(131, 141, 150, 161) g
322 (361, 413, 453)(520, 548, 638)(716, 770, 822, 883) yds
295 (330, 377, 413)(475, 500, 583)(654, 703, 750, 806) m

Main Fabric: US 3/3.25 mm - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular (2 sets for 3

Needle BO)
SUGGESTED Ribbing: US 1/2.25 mm - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular and preferred
NEEDLES needles for small circumference knitting for armholes and collar.
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, going down two US
sizes for the ribbing.)

2 stitch markers, 9 (9, 9, 9)(9, 9, 10)(10, 10, 10, 10) (cropped) to 11 (11,
11, 11)(11, 11, 12)(12, 12, 12, 12) (full length) - 5/8”/15 mm buttons,
sewing needle & matching thread to attach buttons, tapestry needle,
NOTIONS spare needle, stitch holders or waste yarn to hold stitches

31 sts & 43 rows = 4”/10 cm

Measured over stitch pattern knit flat using the Main Fabric needle, after
GAUGE blocking.

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NOTES

Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino - 70% Cotton/30% Merino (50 g/274
yds/250 m)

CROPPED
MC: 2 (3, 3, 3)(4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 6, 6) balls Cream
SUGGESTED
CC: 1 (2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3, 3) balls Red Currant
YARN
FULL LENGTH
MC: 3 (3, 3, 3)(4, 4, 5)(5, 6, 6, 6) skein/s
CC: 2 (2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 3, 4) skeins

o To pick your size, measure around o Backwards Loop Cast On Tutorial:

your full chest, then add or subtract your https://youtu.be/dDfrvqQBGbE
desired ease to that number. Pick the size
o Tubular Bind Off Tutorial:
closest to that from the FINISHED CHEST
https://tinyurl.com/lyk59rs
CIRCUMFERENCE on page 2 - DETAILS.
o German Short Rows Tutorial:
o This cardigan is worked flat from the https://youtu.be/QaeQ1b8jv-I?si
bottom up. The shoulders are shaped with
o Mattress Stitch Tutorial:
short rows and finished using the 3 needle
bind off. The sleeves & button band are https://youtu.be/HZg0ERN74QI
then picked up from the body and knit. o Kitchener Stitch on One Needle Tutorial:
o To swatch, I recommend casting on a https://youtu.be/UNVNaKhxV4o
minimum of 39 sts (depending on how o If you do not care for the Long Tail
large you like to make your swatch, you Tubular Cast On and Bind Off, you can sub
need to cast on enough sts for a 10 + 9 in your favorites - such as the Long Tail
pattern repeat) and using the Body Pattern Cast On or Twisted German Cast On and
Repeat on pg. 5. a regular Bind Off or Jeny’s Surprisingly
o There is no need to break yarn colors as Stretchy Bind Off.
you work; simply carry them up the inside/ o Twisted German Cast On Tutorial:
edge of the cardigan. https://youtu.be/oWHRfvU5im0
o While this top is totally reversible, the o Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off:
pattern is written with the intention that https://youtu.be/C-GqitE8Qt8
the buttons will be worn in the back. o 3 Needle Bind Off Tutorial:
o Long Tail Tubular Cast On Tutorial: https://youtu.be/GxS0CHERNfk
https://youtu.be/RbElPT1bCg8 o 1-Row Buttonhole Tutorial:
o Cable Cast On Tutorial: https://youtu.be/3W-09aS7FSM
https://youtu.be/M0EX-lpMY_0

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GLOSSARY

{ } - Repeat P - Purl
APPROX - Approximately PM - Place marker
BO - Bind off PREV - Previous
BOR - Beginning of round REM - Remain/ing
CC - Contrast color RHN - Right hand needle
CO - Cast on RM - Remove marker
CONT - Continue REP - Repeat
DEC/’D - Decrease/d RND/S - Round/s
DS - Double Stitch: move yarn to front RS - Right side
between needles, slip stitch from the SL - Slip stitch purlwise
LHN, pull yarn up and over the top of the SM - Slip marker
needle to the back so that the legs of the ST/S - Stitch/es
lower stitch are pulled up onto the needle SSK - Slip, slip, knit: Slip two stitches, one
- creating the appearance of 2 strands at a time, as if to knit, insert LHN into
of yarn for the stitch instead of just one. these stitches and knit them together thru
(If purling, return the yarn to the front the back loops. [1 st dec’d]
between the 2 needle tips.) TBL - Thru the back loop
EST - Established WS - Wrong side
K - Knit WYIF - With yarn in front
K2TOG - Knit 2 stitches together as one. [1 WYIB - With yarn in back
st dec’d]
LHN - Left hand needle
M - Marker
MC - Main color

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DIRECTIONS

HEM Row 6: Using MC, knit. Turn.

With MC & the Ribbing needle, CO 249 Rows 7 & 8: Rep [Rows 3 & 4].
(269, 309, 329)(369, 389, 429)(469, 489, Row 9: Using CC, knit. Do not turn, slide.
529, 549) sts using the Long Tail Tubular Row 10: Using MC, knit. Turn.
Cast On method. Do not join to work in the Row 11: Using CC, p8, {sl3 wyif, p7} to the
rnd. If you prefer to sub in a different CO last st, p1. Do not turn, slide.
method, skip the Tubular Setup Rows and Row 12: Using MC, purl. Turn.
go straight to Ribbing Row 1. Row 13: Using CC, k8, {sl3 wyib, k7} to the
Tubular Setup Row 1 (WS): Sl1 wyif, {k1- last st, k1. Do not turn, slide.
tbl, sl1 wyif} to the end. Row 14: Using MC, knit. Turn.
Tubular Setup Row 2 (RS): K1, {sl1 wyif, Rows 15 & 16: Rep [Rows 11 & 12].
k1} to the end. Rep [Rows 1-16] until the body of the
cardigan measures approx. 10”/25.5 cm
Ribbing Row 1 (WS): P1, {k1, p1} to the for the cropped length or 12.5”/62 cm for
end. full length (the cardigan will grow a bit
Ribbing Row 2 (RS): K1, {p1, k1} to the post-blocking, approx. 0.5”/1 cm) from the
end. CO edge, ending with Row 8 of the Body
Rep [Ribbing Rows 1 & 2] until hem Pattern Repeat.
measures 1.5”/4 cm from the CO edge,
ending with a RS row. HELPFUL TIP: KEEP TRACK OF EXACTLY
HOW MANY ROWS YOU WORK FOR THE
BODY BACK, FROM THE YOKE SEPARATION
Change to Main Fabric needle. UNTIL YOU BEGIN THE SHOULDER
Setup Row (WS): Using MC, purl. RIBBING, SO THAT YOU WORK THE
SAME AMOUNT OF ROWS FOR THE
BODY PATTERN REPEAT OTHER BACK AND THE FRONT.
Each row will be worked twice, sliding the
sts back to the original needle tip after LEFT BACK YOKE (as worn)
each CC row, and turning after each MC Setup Row 1 (RS/CO): Using CC, k62 (67,
row. 77, 82)(92, 97, 107)(117, 122, 132, 137),
Row 1 (RS): Join/Using CC, knit. Do NOT using the Backwards Loop Method, CO 7
turn, slide the sts back to the beginning of sts. Pause.
the row.
Row 2 (RS): Using MC, knit. Turn. Place rem sts on hold for Front & Right
Row 3 (WS): Using CC, p3, {sl3 wyif, p7} Back using a spare needle or waste yarn
to the last 6 sts, sl3 wyif, p3. Do not turn, while the Left Front is finished.
slide.
Row 4 (WS): Using MC, purl. Turn. Slide Left Back sts back to the beginning
Row 5: Using CC, k3, {sl3 wyib, k7} to the of the needle.
last 6 sts, sl3 wyib, k3. Do not turn, slide. 69 (74, 84, 89)(99, 104, 114)(124, 129,
139, 144) sts on needle for Left Back.

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Setup Row 2 (RS): Using MC, knit. Turn. Row 9: Using CC, p8, {sl3 wyif, p7} to the
last 6 sts, sl3 wyif, p3. Do not turn, slide.
LEFT BACK YOKE PATTERN REPEAT - Row 10: Using MC, purl. Turn.
Sizes 1 (-, -, 4)(5, -, -)(-, 9,10, -) ONLY Row 11: Using CC, k3, {sl3 wyib, k7} to the
Row 1 (WS): Using CC, p8, {sl3 wyif, p7} to last st, k1. Do not turn, slide.
the last st, p1. Do not turn, slide. Row 12: Using MC, knit. Turn.
Row 2 (WS): Using MC, purl. Turn. Rows 13 & 14: Rep [Rows 9 & 10].
Row 3 (RS): Using CC, k8, {sl3 wyib, k7} to Row 15: Using CC, knit. Do not turn, slide.
the last st, k1. Do not turn, slide. Row 16: Using MC, knit. Turn.
Row 4 (RS): Using MC, knit. Turn. Rep [Rows 1-16] until the yoke measures
Rows 5 & 6: Rep [Rows 1 & 2]. approx. - (6, 6, -)(-, 7.75, 8.5)(9, -, -, 10.25)”
Row 7: Using CC, knit. Do not turn, slide. / - (15, 15, -)(-, 19.5, 21.5)(23, -, -, 26) cm
Row 8: Using MC, knit. Turn. from the undearm edge, ending with Row
Row 9: Using CC, p3, {sl3 wyif, p7} to the 7 or 15 of the pattern repeat. Break CC.
last 6 sts, sl3 wyif, p3. Do not turn, slide. Next Row (RS/DEC): Using MC, k2tog, knit
Row 10: Using MC, purl. Turn. to the end. Turn. [1 st dec’d; - (73, 83, -)(-,
Row 11: Using CC, k3, {sl3 wyib, k7} to the 103, 113)(123, -, -, 143) sts rem]
last 6 sts, sl3 wyib, k3. Do not turn, slide. Proceed to Shoulder Ribbing.
Row 12: Using MC, knit. Turn.
Rows 13 & 14: Rep [Rows 9 & 10]. SHOULDER RIBBING - All Sizes
Row 15: Using CC, knit. Do not turn, slide. Change to Ribbing needle.
Row 16: Using MC, knit. Turn. Ribbing Row 1 (WS): P1, {k1, p1} to the
Rep [Rows 1-16] until the yoke measures end.
approx. 5.5 (-, -, 6.5)(7.25, -, -)(-, 9.75, Ribbing Row 2 (RS): K1, {p1, k1} to the
10.25, -)” / 14 (-, -, 16.5)(18.5, -, -)(-, 25, 26, end.
-) cm from the undearm edge, ending with Rep [Ribbing Rows 1 & 2] twice more.
Row 8 or 16 of the pattern repeat. Break Rep [Ribbing Row 1] once more.
CC.
Proceed to Shoulder Ribbing. SHOULDER SHAPING
Short Row 1 (RS): Work in the est ribbing
LEFT BACK YOKE PATTERN REPEAT - to the last 3 (6, 7, 7)(8, 8, 10)(10, 13, 12,
Sizes - (2, 3 -)(-, 6, 7)(8, -, -, 11) ONLY 14) sts, turn.
Row 1 (WS): Using CC, p3, {sl3 wyif, p7} to Short Row 2 (WS): DS, work in rib to end.
the last st, p1. Do not turn, slide. Short Row 3: Work in rib to 4 (4, 5, 6)(7, 8,
Row 2 (WS): Using MC, purl. Turn. 9)(10, 11, 13, 13) sts before prev DS. Turn.
Row 3 (RS): Using CC, k8, {sl3 wyib, k7} Short Row 4: DS, work in rib to end.
to the last 6 sts, sl3 wyib, k3. Do not turn, Rep [Short Rows 3 & 4] 5 more times.
slide.
Row 4 (RS): Using MC, knit. Turn.
Rows 5 & 6: Rep [Rows 1 & 2].
Row 7: Using CC, knit. Do not turn, slide.
Row 8: Using MC, knit. Turn.

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The next 2 rows will prep the Back Neck sts FRONT YOKE
for a Tubular Bind Off. If you prefer not to With RS facing, return the first 125 (135,
use the Tubular Bind Off method, just work 155, 165)(185, 195, 215)(235, 245, 265,
those sts in the est ribbing pattern, omitting 275) sts back to the Main Fabric needle
the slipped sts. and join CC. (The rem sts can be left on
hold for the Right Back Yoke.)
Row 15 (RS): {K1, sl1 wyif} 17 (17, 18, 18) Setup Row 1 (RS/CO): Using the Cable CO
(19, 19, 19)(20, 20, 20, 20) times, cont in method, CO 7 sts, knit across these new
rib to end of row, resolving DS as they are sts and the Front sts, using the Backwards
encountered by working them as a k2tog Loop CO method, CO 7 more sts. Do not
or p2tog to stay in rib. turn, slide.
Row 16 (WS): Work in rib for 35 (39, 47, 139 (149, 169, 179)(199, 209, 229)(249,
53)(61, 65, 75)(83, 89, 99, 103) sts, {k1, 259, 279, 289) Front Yoke sts
sl1 wyif} 17 (17, 18, 18)(19, 19, 19)(20, 20, Setup Row 2 (RS): Join MC, knit. Turn.
20, 20) times.
FRONT YOKE PATTERN REPEAT -
If you are not using the Tubular Bind Off Sizes 1 (-, -, 4)(5, -, -)(-, 9,10, -) ONLY
method, bind off 34 (34, 36, 36)(38, 38, 38) Row 1 (WS): Using CC, p3, {sl3 wyif, p7}
(40, 40, 40, 40) Back Neck sts using your to the last 6 sts, sl3 wyif, p3. Do not turn,
preferred method. Break yarn & place the slide.
rem 35 (39, 47, 53)(61, 65, 75)(83, 89, 99, Row 2 (WS): Using MC, purl. Turn.
103) sts on hold for the shoulder. Row 3 (RS): Using CC, k3, {sl3 wyib, k7}
to the last 6 sts, sl3 wyib, k3. Do not turn,
To continue the Tubular Bind Off method, slide.
break MC leaving a 20”/51 cm tail and Row 4 (RS): Using MC, knit. Turn.
BO the first 34 (34, 36, 36)(38, 38, 38)(40, Rows 5 & 6: Rep [Rows 1 & 2].
40, 40, 40) Back Neck sts using Kitchener Row 7: Using CC, knit. Do not turn, slide.
stitch. (You can find a tutorial for Kitchener Row 8: Using MC, knit. Turn.
Stitch on One Needle in the Notes on Row 9: Using CC, p8, {sl3 wyif, p7} to the
pg. 3. If preferred, you can separate the last st, p1. Do not turn, slide.
stitches on to 2 needles. With RS facing, Row 10: Using MC, purl. Turn.
slip each st purlwise, slipping the knit Row 11: Using CC, k8, {sl3 wyib, k7} to the
sts onto the working needle and the purl last st, k1. Do not turn, slide.
sts onto a spare needle which should be Row 12: Using MC, knit. Turn.
held parallel with the working needle, but Rows 13 & 14: Rep [Rows 9 & 10].
behind it.) Row 15: Using CC, knit. Do not turn, slide.
Row 16: Using MC, knit. Turn.
Place the rem 35 (39, 47, 53)(61, 65, Rep [Rows 1-16] until the yoke measures
75)(83, 89, 99, 103) sts on hold for the approx. 5.5 (-, -, 6.5)(7.25, -, -)(-, 9.75,
shoulder. 10.25, -)”/14 (-, -, 16.5)(18.5, -, -)(-, 25, 26,
-) cm from the undearm edge, ending with
Row 7 or 15 of the pattern rep. Break CC.

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Next Row (RS): Using MC, k35 (-, -, 53)(61, SHOULDER RIBBING - All Sizes
-, -)(-, 89, 99, -), PM, k69, (-, -, 73)(77, -, -)(-, Change to Ribbing needle.
81, 81, -), PM, knit to end. Ribbing Row 1 (WS): P1, {k1, p1} to the
Proceed to Shoulder Ribbing. end.
Ribbing Row 2 (RS): K1, {p1, k1} to the
FRONT YOKE PATTERN REPEAT - end.
Sizes - (2, 3 -)(-, 6, 7)(8, -, -, 11) ONLY Rep [Ribbing Rows 1 & 2] twice more.
Row 1 (WS): Using CC, p8, {sl3 wyif, p7} to Rep [Ribbing Row 1] once more.
the last st, p1. Do not turn, slide.
Row 2 (WS): Using MC, purl. Turn. SHOULDER SHAPING
Row 3 (RS): Using CC, k8, {sl3 wyib, k7} to Short Row 1 (RS): Work in the est ribbing
the last st, k1. Do not turn, slide. to the last 3 (6, 7, 7)(8, 8, 10)(10, 13, 12,
Row 4 (RS): Using MC, knit. Turn. 14) sts, turn.
Rows 5 & 6: Rep [Rows 1 & 2]. Short Row 2 (WS): DS, work in the est
Row 7: Using CC, knit. Do not turn, slide. ribbing to the last 3 (6, 7, 7)(8, 8, 10)(10,
Row 8: Using MC, knit. Turn. 13, 12, 14) sts, turn.
Row 9: Using CC, p3, {sl3 wyif, p7} to the Short Row 3: DS, work in rib to 4 (4, 5, 6)
last 6 sts, sl3 wyif, p3. Do not turn, slide. (7, 8, 9)(10, 11, 13, 13) sts before prev DS.
Row 10: Using MC, purl. Turn. Rep [Short Row 3] 11 more times.
Row 11: Using CC, k3, {sl3 wyib, k7} to the
last 6 sts, sl3 wyib, k3. Do not turn, slide. The next 2 rows will prep the Back Neck
Row 12: Using MC, knit. Turn. sts, located between the 2 st markers, for
Rows 13 & 14: Rep [Rows 9 & 10]. a Tubular Bind Off. If you prefer not to use
Row 15: Using CC, knit. Do not turn, slide. the Tubular Bind Off method, just work
Row 16: Using MC, knit. Turn. those sts in the est ribbing pattern, omitting
Rep [Rows 1-16] until the yoke measures the slipped sts.
approx. - (6, 6, -)(-, 7.75, 8.5)(9, -, -, 10.25)”
/ - (15, 15, -)(-, 19.5, 21.5)(23, -, -, 26) cm Short Row 15 (RS): DS, work to marker in
from the undearm edge, ending with Row rib if any sts rem before it, sm, {sl1 wyif,
7 or 15 of the pattern rep. Break CC. k1} to 1 st before M, sl1 wyif, sm, cont in
rib to end of row, resolving DS as they are
Next Row (RS/DEC): Using MC, k2tog, encountered by working them as a k2tog
k- (38, 46, -)(-, 64, 74)(82, -, -, 102), PM, or p2tog to stay in rib.
k- (69, 73, -)(-, 77, 77)(81, -, -, 81), PM, knit Row 16 (WS): Work in rib to M, sm, {k1,
to the last 2 sts, ssk. [2 sts dec’d; - (147, sl1 wyif} to 1 st before M, k1, sm, work in
167, -)(-, 207, 227)(247, -, -, 287) sts rem] rib to end of row, resolving DS as they are
Proceed to Shoulder Ribbing. encountered by working them as a k2tog
or p2tog to stay in rib. Break yarn.

Place 35 (39, 47, 53)(61, 65, 75)(83, 89,

99, 103) sts from either side of neck on
hold for the shoulders & remove markers.

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BIND OFF FRONT NECK Row 12: Using MC, knit. Turn.
With RS facing, join a length of MC roughly Rows 13 & 14: Rep [Rows 9 & 10].
4 times the length of the sts to be bound Row 15: Using CC, knit. Do not turn, slide.
off. BO all sts using Kitchener st, pulling Row 16: Using MC, knit. Turn.
the yarn thru the final odd st to secure. Rep [Rows 1-16] until the yoke measures
(You can find a tutorial for Kitchener Stitch approx. 5.5 (-, -, 6.5)(7.25, -, -)(-, 9.75,
on One Needle in the Notes on pg. 3. If 10.25, -)” / 14 (-, -, 16.5)(18.5, -, -)(-, 25, 26,
preferred, you can separate the sts on to -) cm from the undearm edge, ending with
2 needles as follows: with RS facing, sl Row 8 or 16 of the pattern repeat. Break
each st purlwise, slipping the knit sts onto CC.
the working needle and the purl sts onto a Proceed to Shoulder Ribbing - pg. 10
spare needle which should be held parallel
with the working needle, but behind it.) RIGHT BACK YOKE PATTERN REPEAT -
Sizes - (2, 3 -)(-, 6, 7)(8, -, -, 11) ONLY
RIGHT BACK YOKE (as worn) Row 1 (WS): Using CC, p8, {sl3 wyif, p7}
With RS facing, return the final 62 (67, 77, to the last 6 sts, sl3 wyif, p3. Do not turn,
82)(92, 97, 107)(117, 122, 132, 137) held slide.
sts of the Right Back Yoke to the Main Row 2 (WS): Using MC, purl. Turn.
Fabric needle and join CC. Row 3 (RS): Using CC, k3, {sl3 wyib, k7} to
Setup Row 1 (RS/CO): Using the Cable CO the last st, k1. Do not turn, slide.
method, CO 7 sts, knit across new sts and Row 4 (RS): Using MC, knit. Turn.
all Right Back Yoke sts to end. Do not turn, Rows 5 & 6: Rep [Rows 1 & 2].
slide. Row 7: Using CC, knit. Do not turn, slide.
69 (74, 84, 89)(99, 104, 114)(124, 129, Row 8: Using MC, knit. Turn.
139, 144) sts on needle for Right Back. Row 9: Using CC, p3, {sl3 wyif, p7} to the
Setup Row 2 (RS): Join MC, knit. Turn. last st, p1. Do not turn, slide.
Row 10: Using MC, purl. Turn.
RIGHT BACK YOKE PATTERN REPEAT - Row 11: Using CC, k8, {sl3 wyib, k7} to the
Sizes 1 (-, -, 4)(5, -, -)(-, 9,10, -) ONLY last 6 sts, sl3 wyib, k3. Do not turn, slide.
Row 1 (WS): Using CC, p8, {sl3 wyif, p7} to Row 12: Using MC, knit. Turn.
the last st, p1. Do not turn, slide. Rows 13 & 14: Rep [Rows 9 & 10].
Row 2 (WS): Using MC, purl. Turn. Row 15: Using CC, knit. Do not turn, slide.
Row 3 (RS): Using CC, k8, {sl3 wyib, k7} to Row 16: Using MC, knit. Turn.
the last st, k1. Do not turn, slide. Rep [Rows 1-16] until the yoke measures
Row 4 (RS): Using MC, knit. Turn. approx. - (6, 6, -)(-, 7.75, 8.5)(9, -, -, 10.25)”
Rows 5 & 6: Rep [Rows 1 & 2]. / - (15, 15, -)(-, 19.5, 21.5)(23, -, -, 26) cm
Row 7: Using CC, knit. Do not turn, slide. from the undearm edge, ending with Row
Row 8: Using MC, knit. Turn. 7 or 15 of the pattern repeat. Break CC.
Row 9: Using CC, p3, {sl3 wyif, p7} to the Next Row (RS/DEC): Using MC, knit to the
last 6 sts, sl3 wyif, p3. Do not turn, slide. last 2 sts, ssk. [1 st dec’d; - (73, 83, -)(-,
Row 10: Using MC, purl. Turn. 103, 113)(123, -, -, 143) sts rem]
Row 11: Using CC, k3, {sl3 wyib, k7} to the
last 6 sts, sl3 wyib, k3. Do not turn, slide.
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SHOULDER RIBBING - All Sizes Break yarn and place 35 (39, 47, 53)(61,
Change to Ribbing needle. 65, 75)(83, 89, 99, 103) shoulder sts on
Ribbing Row 1 (WS): P1, {k1, p1} to the hold for the shoulder bind off.
end.
Ribbing Row 2 (RS): K1, {p1, k1} to the To continue the Tubular Bind Off method,
end. attach 20”/51 cm length of MC and BO the
Rep [Ribbing Rows 1 & 2] 3 more times. rem 34 (34, 36, 36)(38, 38, 38)(40, 40, 40,
40) Back Neck sts using Kitchener stitch.
SHOULDER SHAPING (You can find a tutorial for Kitchener Stitch
Short Row 1 (WS): Work in the est ribbing on One Needle in the Notes on pg. 3. If
to the last 3 (6, 7, 7)(8, 8, 10)(10, 13, 12, preferred, you can separate the stitches
14) sts, turn. on to 2 needles. With RS facing, slip each
Short Row 2 (RS): DS, work in rib to end. st purlwise, slipping the knit sts onto the
Short Row 3: Work in rib to 4 (4, 5, 6)(7, 8, working needle and the purl sts onto a
9)(10, 11, 13, 13) sts before prev DS, turn. spare needle which should be held parallel
Short Row 4: DS, work in rib to end. with the working needle, but behind it.)
Rep [Short Rows 3 & 4] 4 more times.
Rep [Short Row 3] once more. SHOULDER BIND OFF
Return Right & Left Back Shoulder sts to
The next 2 rows will prep the Back Neck sts one needle, and place the held Front sts
for a Tubular Bind Off. If you prefer not to on a spare needle. With RS facing (and
use the Tubular Bind Off method, just work the WS sandwiched together to create
those sts in the est ribbing pattern, omitting an exposed seam), beginning at the Left
the slipped sts. Shoulder (as worn), join MC and BO 35
(39, 47, 53)(61, 65, 75)(83, 89, 99, 103)
Row 14 (RS): DS, work in rib to the last 34 shoulder sts using the 3-Needle Bind Off
(34, 36, 36)(38, 38, 38)(40, 40, 40, 40) sts, method as follows: Line up the shoulder
{sl1 wyif, k1} to end. sts from the front and the back of the
Row 15 (WS): {Sl1 wyif, k1} 17 (17, 18, 18) cardigan on parallel needles. Using a
(19, 19, 19)(20, 20, 20, 20) times, cont in third needle, insert needle tip knitwise
rib to end of row, resolving DS as they are into the first st on the front needle and
encountered by working them as a k2tog then knitwise into the first st on the back
or p2tog to stay in rib. needle, and knit them together; *knit the
next st from each needle together, pass
If you are not using the Tubular Bind Off the first st over the second; rep from *
method, break yarn and place 35 (39, 47, until all shoulder sts have been bound off.
53)(61, 65, 75)(83, 89, 99, 103) sts on hold Break yarn and pull tail thru the final loop
for the shoulder. Reattach MC & BO rem 34 to secure. Rep for the Right Shoulder.
(34, 36, 36)(38, 38, 38)(40, 40, 40, 40) Back
Neck sts using your preferred method.

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SLEEVES (same for both) Rnd 3: Using CC, k1, {sl3 wyib, k7} to the
Using Mattress stitch with RS facing, use last 9 sts, sl3 wyib, k6.
MC to seam the 7 sts that were CO to Rnd 4: Using MC, knit.
the Front armhole edge to the 7 sts that Rep [Rnds 3 & 4] twice more.
were CO to the Back armhole edge, which Rnd 9: Using CC, knit.
creates the beginning of the sleeve. (See Rnd 10: Using MC, knit.
Tutorial on pg. 3.) Rnd 11: Using CC, k6, {sl3 wyib, k7} to the
last 4 sts, sl3 wyib, k1.
Using Main Fabric needle in your preferred Rnd 12: Using MC, knit.
method for small circumference knitting, Rep [Rnds 11 & 12] twice more.
join MC at the underarm seam and pick up Rnd 17: Using CC, knit. Break CC.
and knit 90 (100, 100, 110)(120, 130, 140) Rnd 18: Using MC, knit.
(150, 160, 170, 170) sts around the sleeve Proceed to Cuff.
opening. Place a BOR M and join to work
in the rnd. CUFF
Change to Ribbing needle.
The sleeves will mirror each other. It does Ribbing Rnd: {K1, p1} to end of rnd.
not matter which sleeve you knit on which Rep [Ribbing Rnd] 9 more times. (If you
side of the cardigan, as long as you do one prefer not to do a Tubular BO, work one
of each. more rnd of ribbing, then BO all sts using
your preferred method)
SLEEVE #1 Tubular BO Rnd 1: {K1, sl1 wyif} to end of
Rnd 1: Join CC, knit. rnd.
Rnd 2: Using MC, knit. Tubular BO Rnd 2: {Sl1 wyib, p1} to end of
Rnd 3: Using CC, k6, {sl3 wyib, k7} to the rnd.
last 4 sts, sl3 wyib, k1.
Rnd 4: Using MC, knit. Sl each st purlwise, slipping the knit
Rep [Rnds 3 & 4] twice more. sts onto the working needle and the
Rnd 9: Using CC, knit. purl sts onto a spare needle, OR reference
Rnd 10: Using MC, knit. the Kitchener Stitch on One Needle
Rnd 11: Using CC, k1, {sl3 wyib, k7} to the Tutorial linked in the Notes on pg. 3 to skip
last 9 sts, sl3 wyib, k6. this step.
Rnd 12: Using MC, knit.
Rep [Rnds 11 & 12] twice more. Break yarn, leaving a tail 4 times the length
Rnd 17: Using CC, knit. Break CC. of the sts to be bound off, and BO all sts
Rnd 18: Using MC, knit. using the Kitchener stitch.
Proceed to Cuff.
Repeat for the other sleeve, using Sleeve
SLEEVE #2 #2.
Rnd 1: Join CC, knit.
Rnd 2: Using MC, knit.

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DIRECTIONS

BUTTON BAND - LEFT BACK (as worn) 5-STITCH BUTTONHOLE

Using the Ribbing needle and starting at See pg. 3 for a link to a video tutorial.
the lower Left Back Side (as worn), with Move yarn to front (if it is not already
RS facing, use MC to pick up and knit 139 there), sl1, return yarn to back, *sl1, pass
(145, 145, 149)(155, 159, 163)(169, 175, first slipped st over the 2nd to BO 1 st; rep
179, 179) sts for the Cropped Length or from * 3 more times. Sl rem st from RHN
159 (165, 165, 169)(175, 179, 183)(189, to LHN and turn work. With RS facing, CO
195, 199, 199) sts for the Full Length. 5 sts using the Cable Cast On, BEFORE
placing the 5th st up on the LHN, bring
Ribbing Row 1 (WS): Sl1 wyif, {p1, k1} to yarn to front then place the st on the
the last 2 sts, p2. needle, turn work. Sl1 knitwise, pass the
Ribbing Row 2 (RS): Sl1 wyib, {k1, p1} to last st that was CO over the slipped st and
the last 2 sts, k2. off the needle.
Rep [Ribbing Rows 1 & 2] once more.
Return to working the est ribbing pattern
Cropped Length Buttonhole Row (WS): for 3 more rows.
Sl1 wyif, {p1, k1} 1 (2, 2, 1)(1, 2, 3)(2, 1,
2, 2) times, p0 (1, 1, 1)(0, 0, 0)(0, 1, 1, 1), (If you prefer not to do a Tubular BO, cont
*work 5-Stitch Buttonhole, work 11 (11, the ribbing for 1 extra row, then BO in
11, 12)(13, 13, 11)(12, 13, 13, 13) sts in pattern.)
rib pattern; rep from * 7 (7, 7, 7)(7, 7, 8)
(8, 8, 8, 8) more times, work one more 5-st Tubular BO Row 1 (WS): Sl2 wyif, {k1, sl1
Buttonhole, work in rib to end. wyif} to the last 2 sts, sl1 wyif, p1.
Tubular BO Row 2 (RS): Sl1 wyib, {k1, sl1
Full Length Buttonhole Row (WS): wyif} to the last 2 sts, k1, sl1 wyib.
Sl1 wyif, {p1, k1} 3 (2, 2, 3)(2, 3, 2)(1, 3,
1, 1) times, p0 (0, 0, 0)(0, 0, 1)(1, 0, 1, 1), Sl each st purlwise, treating the first and
*work 5-Stitch Buttonhole, work 9 (10, 10, last sts as knit sts, slipping the knit sts
10)(11, 11, 10)(11, 11, 12, 12) sts in rib onto the working needle and the purl sts
pattern; rep from * 9 (9, 9, 9)(9, 9, 10)(10, onto a spare needle, OR reference the
10, 10, 10) more times, work one more Kitchener Stitch on One Needle Tutorial
5-st Buttonhole, work in rib to end. linked in the Notes on pg. 3 to skip this
step.

Break yarn, leaving a tail 4 times the length

of the sts to be bound off, and BO all sts
using the Kitchener stitch.

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DIRECTIONS

BUTTON BAND - Right Back (as worn) FINISHING

Using the Ribbing needle and starting at Weave in loose ends.
the upper Right Back Side (as worn), with Wet block cardigan by letting it soak in
RS facing, use MC to pick up and knit 139 lukewarm bath with wool wash for at least
(145, 145, 149)(155, 159, 163)(169, 175, 15 minutes.
179, 179) sts for the Cropped Length or Gently squeeze the excess water from
159 (165, 165, 169)(175, 179, 183)(189, your cardigan. Sandwich cardigan
195, 199, 199) sts for the Full Length. between clean towels and step on top to
remove as much moisture as possible
Ribbing Row 1 (WS): Sl1 wyif, {p1, k1} to without distorting your cardigan. Repeat
the last 2 sts, p2. with fresh towels if necessary.
Ribbing Row 2 (RS): Sl1 wyib, {k1, p1} to Lay cardigan flat to dry using the
the last 2 sts, k2. Schematic to help achieve the desired
Rep [Ribbing Rows 1 & 2] 3 more times. shape and measurements.

(If you prefer not to do a Tubular BO, cont Trim yarn tails, sew on buttons and wear!
the ribbing for 1 extra row, then BO in
pattern.)

Tubular BO Row 1 (WS): Sl2 wyif, {k1, sl1

wyif} to the last 2 sts, sl1 wyif, p1.
Tubular BO Row 2 (RS): Sl1 wyib, {k1, sl1
wyif} to the last 2 sts, k1, sl1 wyib.

Sl each st purlwise, treating the first and

last sts as knit sts, slipping the knit sts
onto the working needle and the purl sts
onto a spare needle, OR reference the
Kitchener Stitch on One Needle Tutorial
linked in the Notes on pg. 3 to skip this
step.

Break yarn, leaving a tail 4 times the length

of the sts to be bound off, and BO all sts
using the Kitchener stitch.

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SCHEMATIC

Upper Sleeve Circumference

11.5 (13, 13, 14)(15.5, 16.75, 18)(19.25, 20.5, 22, 22)”
29 (33, 33, 35.5)(39.5, 42.5, 45.5)(49, 52, 56, 56) cm
Yoke Depth (measured at sleeve edge)
5.75 (6.5, 6.5, 7)(7.75, 8.5, 9)(9.5, 10.25, 11, 11)”
14.5 (16.5, 16.5, 18)(19.5, 21.5, 23)(24.5, 26, 28, 28) cm
Neck Opening
9 (9, 9.5, 9.5)(10, 10, 10)(10.5, 10.5, 10.5, 10.5)”
Shoulder Slope 23 (23, 24, 24)(25.5, 25.5, 25.5)(26.5, 26.5, 26.5, 26.5) cm
1.5”/4 cm

Sleeve
Length Underarm to Hem Length
3.5” Cropped: 10.5”/26.5 cm
9 cm Full Length: 13”/33 cm

Finished Chest Circumference (buttoned)

32.25 (35, 40, 42.75)(47.75, 50.5, 55.5)(60.75, 63.25, 68.5, 71)”
82 (89, 101.5, 108.5)(121.5, 128.5, 141)(154.5, 160.5, 174, 180.5) cm

©2024, Andrea Mowry. All rights reserved. In purchasing this pattern you agree to print and use this pattern and
the items made from it only for your personal non‐commercial use. You may not distribute or sell electronic or
paper copies of this pattern or parts of this pattern. Designer can be contacted at drkpatternhelp@gmail.com.
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