A circular yoke sweater with collar cabling
Skill Level: Intermediate
SIZING
The pattern is designed to have 3 inches of positive ease. Select a size based on your actual bust width plus the 3 inches of positive ease, totaling the bust width in (A).
(A) Bust Width: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64) inches or 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm
(B) Sleeve Length: 19 (20.5, 20, 20, 19) (19.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21) inches or 48.5 (52, 51, 51, 48.5) (49.5, 47, 49.5, 53.5) cm
(C) Total Length: 22.75 (23.25, 24, 24.25, 25) (25.25, 25.25, 26.25, 26.25) inches or 58 (59, 61, 61.5, 63.5) (64, 64, 66.5, 66.5) cm
(D) Yoke Length: 11.5 (12, 13, 13.5, 14.5) (15, 15.5, 16.5, 17) inches or 29 (30.5, 33, 34.5, 37) (38, 39.5, 42, 43) cm
(E) Waist Length: 11.25 (11.25, 11, 10.75, 10.5) (10.25, 9.75, 9.75, 9.25) inches or 28.5 (28.5, 28, 27.5, 26.5) (26, 25, 25, 23.5) cm
(F) Upper Sleeve Width: 13 (13, 14, 15, 16.5) (18.5, 20, 21.5, 22.5) inches or 33 (33, 35.5, 38, 42) (47, 51, 54.5, 57) cm
GAUGE
23 sts x 32 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Size 4 (US), 3.50 mm circular needles
Size 4 (US), 3.50 mm double pointed needles or small circular needles
NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Scrap yarn
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
SUGGESTED YARN
3 (3, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins Hobbii Unicorn Solid in Teal or 1188 (1311, 1438, 1620, 1803) (2071, 2292, 2536, 2724) yards or 1086 (1199, 1315, 1481, 1649) (1894, 2096, 2319, 2491) metersof fingering weight yarn
STITCH ABBREVIATIONS
K– knit
P– purl
CO– cast on
K2tog– knit two stitches together (decrease)
SM– slip marker
PM– place marker
BO– bind off
BOR– beginning of round
Rd(s)– round(s)
RS– right side
WS– wrong side
St(s)– stitch(es)
M1L – pick up the bar between the stitch you knit and the one you’re about to knit, bringing the needle from front to back, and knit into the back of the stitch
M1R– pick up the bar between the last stitch you knit and the one you’re about to knit, bringing the needle from the back to the front, and knit into the front of the stitch
M1P– pick up the bar between the last stitch you knit and the one you’re about to knit, bringing the needle from the front to the back, and purl into the front of the stitch
SSK– slip unworked stitch from left needle to right needle knitwise. Slip a second unworked stitch from the left needle to the right needle knitwise. Slip those two unworked stitches separately back to the left needle purlwise. Knit those two stitches together in the back of the stitches (decrease)
K1F– place 1 st on the cable needle and hold them in the front, K1, K1 from cable needle
K1B– place 1 st on the cable needle and hold them in the back, K1, K1 from cable needle
K2F– place 2 sts on the cable needle and hold them in the front, K2, K2 from cable needle
K2B– place 2 sts on the cable needle and hold them in the back, K2, K2 from cable needle
K3F– place 3 sts on the cable needle and hold them in the front, K3, K3 from cable needle
K3B– place 3 sts on the cable needle and hold them in the back, K3, K3 from cable needle
K4F– place 4 sts on the cable needle and hold them in the front, K4, K4 from cable needle
K4B– place 4 sts on the cable needle and hold them in the back, K4, K4 from cable needle
K5F– place 5 sts on the cable needle and hold them in the front, K5, K5 from cable needle
K5B– place 5 sts on the cable needle and hold them in the back, K5, K5 from cable needle
PATTERN NOTES
This circular yoke sweater is knit in the round and from the top down, beginning with a collar that fits close to the neck. You first work the yoke, which includes a front and a back body panel and the beginning of two sleeve panels. When your yoke is long enough to reach your armpits, you separate the sleeve panels from the body panels, holding the sleeve stitches on scrap yarn and joining the body panels to finish the body of the sweater down to the waist. The pattern includes optional bust darts, including suggested spacing for each size and a description to customize bust darts based on your own measurements. (Note: the sweater in the modeled picture does not feature bust darts.) You end by working each sleeve individually.
Stitch counts and round counts are indicated for each size based on the following size order: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). It is recommended that you highlight the stitch and round counts for your size before beginning to knit.
Stitches that appear between * and * should be worked until the end, unless otherwise indicated.
It is recommended you check your gauge on both the circular needles and double pointed needles (or small circular needles) to ensure your tension is the same. Adjust your needle size as necessary to obtain gauge.
INSTRUCTIONS
Collar:
Using long tail cast on and circular needles, loosely cast on CO 80 (84, 90, 94, 100) (104, 110, 120, 124) sts. PM for BOR and begin working in the round, being careful not to twist the first round.
Rd1-6: *K1, P1* For Sizes S (L, 2XL, 5XL) ONLY: work one M1R at the end of Rd 6
Yoke Increases:
Rd 7-11: *K4, P1*
Rd 12: *K1B, K1F, P1*
Rd 13-15: Repeat Rd 7
Rd 16: Repeat Rd 12
Rd 17: Repeat Rd 7
Rd 18: *K1, M1L, K1, M1L, K1, M1R, K1, M1R, P1, M1P.* You will now have 160 (170, 180, 190, 200) (210, 220, 240, 250) sts.
Rd 19: *K8, P2*
Rd 20: *K2B, K2F, P2*
Rd 21-23: Repeat Rd 19
Rd 24: Repeat Rd 20
Rd 25: Repeat Rd 19
Rd 26: *K2, M1L, K2, M1L, K2, M1R, K2, M1R, P2, M1P.* You will now have 240 (255, 270, 285, 300) (315, 330, 360, 375) sts.
Rd 27: *K12, P3*
Rd 28: *K3B, K3F, P3*
Rd 29-31: Repeat Rd 27
Rd 32: Repeat Rd 28
Rd 33: Repeat Rd 27
Rd 34: *M1L, K3, M1L, K6, M1R, K3, M1R, P3.* You will now have 304 (323, 342, 361, 380) (399, 418, 456, 475) sts.
Rd 35: *K16, P3*
Rd 36: *K4B, K4F, P3*
Rd 37-39: Repeat Rd 35
Rd 40: Repeat Rd 36
Rd 41: Repeat Rd 35
For Size XS ONLY:
Rd 42: *M1L, K4, M1L, K8, M1R, K4, M1R, P3, K16, P3* until the end. You will now have 336 (-, -, -, -) (-, -, -, –) sts.
Rd 43: *K20, P3, K16, P3*
Rd 44: *K5B, K5F, P3, K4B, K4F, P3*
Rd 45-51: Repeat Rd 43
Repeat Rds 44-51 an additional 2 (-, -, -, -) (-, -, -, –) times.
For Size S ONLY:
Rd 42: *M1L, K4, M1L, K8, M1R, K4, M1R, P3, K16, P3* until the last 19 sts, then M1L, K4, M1L, K8, M1R, K4, M1R, P3. You will now have – (359, -, -, -) (-, -, -, –) sts.
Rd 43: *K20, P3, K16, P3* until last 23 sts, K20, P3.
Rd 44: *K5B, K5F, P3, K4B, K4F, P3* until last 23 sts, K5B, K5F, P3
Rd 45-51: Repeat Rd 43
Repeat Rds 44-51 an additional – (3, -, -, -) (-, -, -, –) times.
For Size M ONLY:
Rd 42: *M1L, K4, M1L, K8, M1R, K4, M1R, P3, K16, P3* until the end. You will now have – (-, 378, -, -) (-, -, -, –) sts.
Rd 43: *K20, P3, K16, P3*
Rd 44: *K5B, K5F, P3, K4B, K4F, P3*
Rd 45-47: Repeat Rd 43
Rd 48: Repeat Rd 44
Rd 49: Repeat Rd 43
Rd 50: *K20, P3, M1L, K4, M1L, K12, P3* until the end. You will now have – (-, 396, -, -) (-, -, -, –) sts.
Rd 51: *K20, P3, K18, P3*
Rd 52: *K5B, K5F, P3, K5B, K4F, P3*
Rd 53-59: Repeat Rd 51
Repeat Rds 52-59 an additional – (-, 2, -, -) (-, -, -, –) times.
For Size L ONLY:
Rd 42: *M1L, K4, M1L, K8, M1R, K4, M1R, P3, K16, P3* until the last 19 sts, then M1L, K4, M1L, K8, M1R, K4, M1R, P3. You will now have – (-, -, 401, -) (-, -, -, –) sts.
Rd 43: *K20, P3, K16, P3* until last 23 sts, K20, P3.
Rd 44: *K5B, K5F, P3, K4B, K4F, P3* until last 23 sts, K5B, K5F, P3
Rd 45-47: Repeat Rd 43
Rd 48: Repeat Rd 44
Rd 49: Repeat Rd 43
Rd 50: *K20, P3, M1L, K4, M1L, K12, P3* until the last 23 sts, K20, P3. You will now have – (-, -, 420, -) (-, -, -, –) sts.
Rd 51: *K20, P3, K18, P3* until the last 23 sts, K20, P3.
Rd 52: *K5B, K5F, P3, K5B, K4F, P3* until the last 23 sts, K20, P3.
Rd 53-59: Repeat Rd 51
Repeat Rds 52-59 an additional – (-, -, 3, -) (-, -, -, –) times.
For Size XL ONLY:
Rd 42: *M1L, K4, M1L, K8, M1R, K4, M1R, P3* until the end. You will now have – (-, -, -, 460) (-, -, -, –) sts.
Rd 43: *K20, P3*
Rd 44: *K5B, K5F, P3*
Rd 45-51: Repeat Rd 43
Repeat Rds 44-51 an additional – (-, -, -, 4) (-, -, -, –) times.
For Sizes 2XL ONLY:
Rd 42: *M1L, K4, M1L, K8, M1R, K4, M1R, P3* until the end. You will now have – (-, -, -, -) (483, -, -, –) sts.
Rd 43: *K20, P3*
Rd 44: *K5B, K5F, P3*
Rd 45-47: Repeat Rd 43
Rd 48: Repeat Rd 44
Rd 49: Repeat Rd 43
Rd 50: *K20, M1P, P3.* You will now have – (-, -, -, -) (504, -, -, –) sts.
Rd 51: *K20, P4*
Rd 52: *K5B, K5F, P4*
Rd 53-59: Repeat Rd 51
Repeat Rds 52-59 an additional – (-, -, -, -) (4, -, -, –) times.
For Sizes 3XL-5XL ONLY:
Rd 42: *M1L, K4, M1L, K8, M1R, K4, M1R, P3* until the end. You will now have – (-, -, -, -) (-, 506, 552, 575) sts.
Rd 43: *K20, P3*
Rd 44: *K5B, K5F, P3*
Rd 45-47: Repeat Rd 43
Rd 48: Repeat Rd 44
Rd 49: Repeat Rd 43
Rd 50: *K20, M1P, P3, M1P.* You will now have – (-, -, -, -) (-, 550, 600, 625) sts.
Rd 51: *K20, P5*
Rd 52: *K5B, K5F, P5*
Rd 53-59: Repeat Rd 51
Repeat Rds 52-59 an additional – (-, -, -, -) (-, 4, 5, 5) times.
For ALL Sizes:
Try on your piece. The length should fall just below your armpits, where you can comfortably pinch together either side of a sleeve panel under your arms. If it is too short, continue repeating the cable repeats for your size until you reach the described length.
Separate Sleeves from Body:
Rd 60 (Set up Round): Place 70 (72, 76, 82, 90) (100, 110, 118, 124) sts on scrap yarn or stitch holder to save for later, CO 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3) sts, place marker for the new BOR, CO 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3), K across 98 (108, 122, 128, 140) (152, 165, 182, 189) sts, place 70 (72, 76, 82, 90) (100, 110, 118, 124) sts on scrap yarn or stitch holder to save for later, CO 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3) sts, PM, CO 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3), K across 98 (108, 122, 128, 140) (152, 165, 182, 189) sts. You will now have 204 (223, 234, 245, 288) (295, 298, 328, 339) sts on your needles, not counting the sleeve sts on the scrap yarn.
Body with Bust Darts: (Optional)
Use this section if you would like to add bust darts to your sweater and make it more form fitting at the waist. For instructions on how to calculate and customize the bust darts to your particular size, please see the Pattern Notes aboutAdding Bust Darts.
Rd 61: (setup round) K21 (24, 29, 31, 35) (39, 43, 49, 51), PM for bust dart marker, K56 (60, 64, 66, 70) (74, 79, 84, 87), PM for bust dart marker, K across to next underarm marker, SM, K across
Rd 62: K1, K2tog, K until 3 sts before bust dart marker, SSK, K1, K until next bust dart marker, SM, K1, K2tog, K until 3 sts before underarm marker, SSK, K1, SM, K across.
Rd 63: K across
Repeat Rds 62-63 an additional 7 (9, 11, 11, 11) (11, 11, 14, 16) times for a total of 8 (10, 12, 12, 12) (12, 12, 15, 17) repeats. You will now have 172 (183, 186, 197, 240) (247, 250, 268, 271) sts.
Rd 64: K across
Repeat Rd 64 a total of 74 (70, 64, 62, 60) (58, 54, 48, 40) times, or until you reach 1 inch less than your desired length.
Rd 65-70: *K1, P1*
Bind off in ribbing pattern.
Body without Bust Darts:
Rd 71: K across
Repeat Rd 71 a total of 90 (90, 88, 86, 84) (82, 78, 78, 74) times, or until you reach 1 inch less than your desired length.
Rd 72-77: *K1, P1*
Bind off in ribbing pattern.
Sleeves:
(Set up Round): Remove 70 (72, 76, 82, 90) (100, 110, 118, 124) sts from scrap yarn and distribute evenly along double pointed needles or small circular needles. Find the bottom of the armpit (where you bound off sts at the sleeve separation), and pick up 4 (4, 4, 4, 4) (6, 6, 6, 6) sts. PM in the middle of the picked up sts at the bottom of the armpit to mark the BOR.
Rd1-8 (8, 7, 6, 5)(4, 3, 3, 3): K across
Rd9 (9, 8, 7, 6) (5, 4, 4, 4): K1, K2tog, K until 3 sts before end, SSK, K1
Repeat Rds 1-9 (9, 8, 7, 6)(5, 4, 4, 4) for a total of 17 (18, 20, 23, 26) (32, 37, 39, 42) repeats. You will now have 40 (40, 40, 40, 42) (42, 42, 46, 46) sts.
Repeat Rd1 for a total of 3 (0, 0, 3, 8) (8, 20, 16, 4) repeats, or until you reach 1 inch less than your desired length.
Rd10-15: *K1, P1*
Bind off and weave in ends using a tapestry needle. Block your garment.
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