Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Charted and written instructions
- Detailed sch
Materials you need at home:
- 11 (13, 14, 16) balls / 855 (940, 1060, 1175) yd / 785 (860, 970, 1075) m Freia Fine Handpaint Semi- Solid, Worsted; 85 yd per 50 g; 100% wool; in Charcoal (MC)
- 1 ball / 65 (65, 70, 75) yd / 60 (60, 65, 65) m Freia Fine Handpaint Ombré, Worsted; 127 yd per 75g; 100% wool; in Sulphur Springs (CC)
- 4 & 5mm (US 6 & 8) circular needles, at least 32" (80 cm) long; 4 & 5mm (US 6 & 8) needles for working sleeves in the round: one long or two short circular needles or double pointed needles
- 5mm (US H-8) crochet hook (for provisional cast on)
- stitch markers
- stitch holders or waste yarn
- tapestry needle
- 9 x 3⁄4" (19 mm) buttons
Using a simple slip-stitched pattern, inlayed ombré yarn winks out from between garter stitch borders to create a decorative circular yoke. This seamless cardigan is a showcase for a precious skein of ombré or a gradient set. The gradient mimics enamel cloisonné in the decorative yoke of this charming cardigan.
Skills Required: Provisional cast on, increases / decreases, knitting in the round, short rows, working simple stitch pattern from a chart or written instructions, slipped stitches, picking up stitches, sewing on buttons.
Gauge: 15 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, after blocking 16 sts and 31.5 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Cloisonné stitch pattern, after blocking
Finished Bust Measurements: 36 1⁄4 (40, 44 1⁄4, 48)" / 92 (101.5, 112.5, 122) cm; intended to be worn with 1-3" (2.5-7.5 cm) positive ease; shown with 1" (2.5 cm) positive ease.
Cloisonne circular yoke cardigan - hand knitting pattern
Holli Yeoh
A Holli Yeoh pattern is sure to offer something to learn, as well as a casually elegant aesthetic. Interesting techniques and clear instructions—developed from years of teaching and pattern writing experience—ensure a rewarding knit with beautiful results. Her work has appeared in industry leading publications including Vogue Knitting, Interweave Press, and Amirisu, as well as in her website (holli yeoh.com) and in her book Tempest, published in collaboration with SweetGeorgia Yarns.