Knitted Beautiful Cardigan

A knitted beautiful cardigan is like a cozy hug you can wear! The intricate stitches and soft yarn come together to create a piece that not only keeps you warm but also adds a touch of charm to any outfit. Whether you're snuggling up by the fireplace or adding a stylish layer to your everyday look, this cardigan is sure to become a favorite in your wardrobe. With its versatility and timeless appeal, it's the perfect choice for those chilly days when you want to feel both comfortable and fabulous.

SIZE

Women's XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X]

shown in size M with 4" ease

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest circumference: 32[36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56] inches

Length: 22[23, 23, 25, 25, 26, 27] inches

MATERIALS

Commercial + Handspun Yarns used

[MC] Wooly Wonka Artio Sock [50% BFL Wool, 50% Silk; 435 yards/398 meters per 100g]; color: Blackberries; 2[2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4] skeins

 [CC] Wooly Wonka Handspun Yarn -- One-of-a-kind [75% BFL Wool, 25% Silk; 349 yards/319 meters per 3.9 ounce skein]; color: Lupines; 1[1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2] skeins -- Note: Approximate quantities: 208[252, 300, 352, 408, 468, 532]yds fingering weight yarn or 2.3[2.8, 3.4, 3.9, 4.6, 5.3, 5.9]oz. fiber

Finished Yarn:

• Wraps per inch: 20
•  Ply: 2
•  Drafting method: worsted

Recommended needle size

• [always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]
•  US #3/3.25mm circular needle
• US #6/4mm circular needle

Tools

• Waste yarn or stitch holders
•  Stitch markers
•  10[11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 13] buttons
• yarn needle

GAUGE

• 21 sts x 32 rows = 4" in MC in Stockinette stitch on larger needle
• 20 sts x 40 rows = 4" in CC in Garter stitch on smaller needle

PATTERN NOTES

Slip all sts purlwise.

You don't need to wrap stitches when working short rows in garter stitch; simply work the specified stitches, turn your work and go back.

When working buttonholes as you go, I like to work them on both sides, then I know exactly where to sew my buttons when the time comes -- right over the holes to close them up and match the buttonholes!

When working the yoke in CC, be sure to slip the first st of every row purl-wise with yarn in back for a neat edge at the neck and a neat join with the body at the base of the yoke.

DIRECTIONS

SLEEVES (Make 2)

With larger needle and MC, CO 40[44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64] sts. Work 10 rows in Garter St, then work 5 rows of St st.

Inc Row [RS]: K1, M1L, k to last st, M1R, k1. 2 sts inc'd

Work 5 rows even.

Rep the last 6 rows 9[10, 11, 13, 15, 15, 16] more times. 58[64, 70, 78, 86, 90, 96] sts.

Work even until sleeve measures 13.5[14, 14, 15, 15, 15.5, 15.5] inches, or desired length to underarm.

Break yarn.

Place first and last 7[8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12] sts of last row on waste yarn for underarms.

Set aside.

44[48, 52, 58, 62, 68, 72] held for yoke; 14[16, 18, 20, 22, 22, 24] sts on waste yarn for underarm.

BODY

With larger needle and MC, CO 168[189, 210, 231, 252, 273, 294] sts.

Work 10 rows in Garter St

Next Row [RS]: K42[47, 53, 58, 63, 68, 74] sts, pm, k84[95, 104, 115, 126, 137, 146], pm, k42[47, 53, 58, 63, 68, 74] sts.

Next Row [WS]: K5, p to last 5 sts, k5.

Buttonhole Row [RS]: K2, yo, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, yo, k2.

Work even, working a buttonhole row every 2 inches until piece measures 13.5[14, 14, 15, 15, 15.5, 15.5] inches from CO edge, or desired length to underarm.

Underarm row [WS]: K5, p30[34, 39, 43, 47, 52, 57] sts, p14[16, 18, 20, 22, 22, 24] and place on waste yarn; p70[79, 86, 95, 104, 115, 122] sts; p14[16, 18, 20, 22, 22, 24] and place on waste yarn; p30[34, 39, 43, 48, 52, 57] sts, k5.

140[157, 174, 191, 208, 229, 246] sts on needle for yoke; 14[16, 18, 20, 22, 22, 24] sts on waste yarn for each underarm.

Joining Sleeves & Body [RS]:

K35[39, 44, 48, 52, 57, 62] sts (Right Front), k44[48, 52, 58, 62, 68, 72] sts from first sleeve, k70[79, 86, 95, 104, 115, 122] sts (Back), k44[48, 52, 58, 62, 68, 72] sts from second sleeve, k35[39, 44, 48, 52, 57, 62] sts (Left Front). 228[253, 278, 307, 332, 365, 390] sts.

Work even in St st for 1 inch.

Cut MC.

YOKE

With CC and smaller needle, CO 28[30, 33, 35, 38, 40, 43] sts.

Right Buttonband

Row 1 [RS, working towards body]: Sl1 wyib, k26[28, 31, 34, 37, 38, 41], ssk (last st of CC with first st of MC from Body on larger needle).

Row 2 [WS, working towards collar]: Sl1 wyib, k to end.

Note: From this point on, all RS rows that are not short-rows will end with the same ssk method (last CC stitch with next MC st held on larger needle at Body.

Work Rows 1-2 again.

Eyelet Buttonhole Row [RS]: Sl1 wyib, k2, *yo, k2tog, k8; repeat from * to last st, ssk.

Work Row 2. Repeat Rows 1-2 twice more. Work Row 1.

Right Front

If desired, place markers before turning and retain them in place, since all short rows happen on the same spot from now on.

Short Row A: Sl1 wyib, k23[25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 38]. Turn and k to last st, ssk.

Short Row B: Sl1 wyib, k18[20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29]. Turn and k to last st, ssk.

Short Row C: Sl1 wyib, k14[15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21]. Turn and k to last st, ssk.

Work (Row 2, Short Rows A, B, C, Row 1) a further 7[9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14] times.

Right Sleeve

Note: Increases will be worked to raise the back neck

Increase Row [WS]: Sl1 wyib, k23[25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 38], kfb, k to end. 1 st inc'd

Work (Row 1, Short Rows A, B, C, Increase Row) 4 more times.

Right Back

Work (Row 1, Short Rows A, B, C, Row 2) a further 14[15, 17, 20, 22, 25, 27] times.

Center Back

Work Rows 1-2 a total of 8[12, 12, 10, 10, 6, 12] times.

Left Back

Work (Row 1, Short Rows A, B, C, Row 2) a total of 14[15, 17, 20, 22, 25, 27] times.

Left Sleeve

Work Row 1.

Note: Decreases will be worked to lower the front neck back to the initial length.

Decrease Row [WS]: Sl1 wyib, k23[25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 38], k2tog, k to end. 1 st dec'd

Work (Row 1, Short Rows A, B, C, Decrease Row] 4 more times.

Left Front

Work (Row 1, Short Rows A, B, C, Row 2) a further 7[9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14] times.

Left Buttonband

Work Rows 1-2 twice.

Work Eyelet Buttonhole Row.

Work Row 2, Rows 1-2, Row 1.

BO purlwise on the next WS row.

FINISHING

Seam up each sleeve. Weave underarm sts together. Weave in ends. Sew on buttons, closing up buttonholes on left side. Block and enjoy!