In the Fall 2004 issue of Interweave Crochet, Annie Modesitt presented the now super-popular Yo-Yo Cardigan for girls. Here, she lets grownups wrap themselves in exuberant yo-yos, worked from yarn that she hand-dyes herself.

DESIGNER Annie Modesitt

FINISHED SIZE About 8″ wide and 65″ long.

YARN ModeKnit Yarn ModeSock (60% merino, 30% bamboo, 10% nylon; 382 yd 349 m/3½ oz 100 g; ): #023 Sherlock’s kitchen (green) (A), #037 Lyanna blue (B), #081 Lannister gold (C), #041 a study in pink (D), #057 Mary’s maids (purple) (E), 1 ball each.

HOOK Size C/2 (2.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS Yarn needle.

GAUGE Small motif = 1½ ” diameter.