We all have that precious skein or two of handspun fingering-weight yarn that’s just crying out to become something special. Why not turn it into the yoke of a lightweight cardigan, perfect for transitioning from Summer to Fall. Add in a few skeins of a complementary commercial yarn (or more handspun, if you have it), and you’re all set!

The body and sleeves of this sweater are worked from the bottom up with integrated garter stitch button bands, and the yoke is constructed sideways, nipping off a stitch of the body for every garter ridge worked. Short rows shape things into a traditional round yoke turned on its side.

Errata to sizes L, 1X, 2X
After all sleeve increases are worked there should be 58(64, 70, 78, 86, 90, 96) sts. Then 44(48, 52, 58, 62, 68, 72) should be held for the yoke (and the same number of stitches knit for each sleeve in the joining row). This means for the Center Back rows 1-2 should be worked a total of 8(12, 12, 10, 10, 6, 12) times.

Size/ Finished Measurements
Women’s XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X (shown in size M with 4” ease)
Chest circumference: 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56 inches
Length: 22, 23, 23, 25, 25, 26, 27 inches

Materials
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 {Approximate CC quantities: 208, 252, 300, 352, 408, 468, 532yds fingering weight yarn or 2.3, 2.8, 3.4, 3.9, 4.6, 5.3, 5.9oz. fiber}
US3/3.25mm 29-inch circular needle
US6/4.0mm 29-inch circular needle
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 13 Buttons

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

Wooly Wonka Fiber will be making a kit available for this pattern. Please contact Anne for further information.