Fairwater Cardigan
Introducing our elegant yoke-neck cardigan knitting pattern, meticulously designed for those who appreciate a simple yet stylish garment. This cardigan is constructed from the bottom hem up and features a slightly A-line shape that flatters every figure. Crafted using a harmonious blend of laceweight and fingering weight yarns, this light and airy garment drapes beautifully, making it perfect for layering in any season. The body is knitted back and forth until the armpits, incorporating strategic decreases at the bottom garter-stitch stripes to create a subtly tapered silhouette.
The sleeves are expertly worked in the round, offering a seamless look before being joined to the body at the yoke. The yoke itself is skillfully shaped using decreases within the garter stitch stripes, ensuring a comfortable and stylish fit. To complete the look, narrow garter-stitch front bands add an elegant finishing touch to this exquisite cardigan.
It’s important to note that this sweater employs a combination of laceweight and fingering-weight yarns. The body of the sweater is slightly sheer due to the laceweight yarn, while the garter-stitch stripes are made opaque with fingering-weight yarn, creating a beautiful contrast in textures. Ideal for knitters of all skill levels, this pattern allows you to express your creativity and develop your knitting skills.
To successfully knit this stunning yoke-neck cardigan, you will need the following materials: Laceweight yarn in your main color (20% silk), totaling 875 yards/100-g skeins—requiring 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins, and fingering-weight yarn in your contrasting color (CC), totaling 435 yards/100-g skeins—also requiring 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins. This thoughtfully designed pattern combines modern style with comfort, making it a fantastic addition to your handmade wardrobe. Don’t miss the chance to create your very own yoke-neck cardigan that showcases your knitting skills while providing a unique and fashionable piece to enjoy for years to come!
