Make a timeless, neck-down seamless girls' cardigan with a decorative circular cable yoke and flattering A-line shaping. This pattern guides you through charted yoke motifs, sleeve division, short rows for neck shaping, and neat button bands. You'll enjoy working classic techniques like lifted increases and set-up rows while creating a wearable heirloom for girls of many sizes. Clear charts and step-by-step instructions help you stay organized as you knit.
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— Overview :
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“Dragobrat” girls’ cardigan is worked from the neck down completely seamless. The circular yoke features a cable pattern that seamlessly transitions into the stockinette stitch in which the body of the cardigan is worked. Increases at the sides create the A-line shape of the garment.
— Sizes :
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Sizes: 12 mos; 18 – 24 mos; 3 yrs (4 yrs; 5 yrs; 6 – 7 yrs) (8 – 9 yrs; 10 – 12 yrs; 12 – 14 yrs) in the indicated order.
— Needles and Materials :
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Plucky Knitter – Traveler Sport (297 m/105 g [325 yds / 3.5 oz]; 65% merino wool, 20% silk, 15% yak). Circular knitting needles 2.5 and 3 mm [US1.5 and US2.5] or other appropriate size to obtain gauge; stitch markers, stitch holder, spare circular, extra cords or a piece of auxiliary yarn, tapestry needle; buttons, about 13 mm [0.5 in] diameter; cable needle.
— Yarn Amounts and Chest Circumference :
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Size / chest circumference / total yarn needed: 12 mos: 50.0 cm [19.7 in] - 150 g [5.3 oz]; 18 – 24 mos: 52.0 cm [20.5 in] - 190 g [6.7 oz]; 3 yrs: 56.0 cm [22.0 in] - 210 g [7.4 oz]; 4 yrs: 58.0 cm [22.8 in] - 250 g [8.8 oz]; 5 yrs: 61.0 cm [24.0 in] - 290 g [10.2 oz]; 6 – 7 yrs: 64.0 cm [25.2 in] - 310 g [10.9 oz]; 8 – 9 yrs: 66.0 cm [26.0 in] - 330 g [11.6 oz]; 10 – 12 yrs: 72.0 cm [28.3 in] - 350 g [12.3 oz]; 12 – 14 yrs: 80.0 cm [31.5 in] - 370 g [13.0 oz].
— Gauge :
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25 sts and 36 rows/rounds = 10x10 cm [4x4 in], in stockinette stitch, on 3.00 mm [US2.5] needles, after blocking and stretched.
— Stitches and Techniques :
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Stockinette stitch (st st) – in back-and-forth rows with turning: knit on right side, purl on wrong side. In rounds: knit all stitches in all rounds. Reverse stockinette stitch (rev st st): in back-and-forth rows with turning: purl on right side, knit on wrong side. In rounds: purl all stitches in all rounds.
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RLI = right-leaning lifted increase: insert right needle into stitch one row below next stitch and knit this additional stitch, then work next stitch as indicated. LLI = left-leaning lifted increase: insert left needle into stitch two rows below the stitch just worked, lift stitch onto left needle and knit this additional stitch, then work next stitch as indicated. ssk = slip, slip, knit: slip 2 sts individually knit-wise, return them to the left needle and knit them together through the back loop (left-leaning decrease).
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Yoke pattern charts: Charts indicate the order of work for the lace pattern on the circular yoke and the side lace panel inserts. The charts show both RS and WS rows. Charts are read from bottom to top and worked from right to left for RS rows, from left to right for WS rows.
— Order of Work :
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This pattern contains instructions for the following sizes in the indicated order: 12 mos; 18 – 24 mos; 3 yrs (4 yrs; 5 yrs; 6 – 7 yrs) (8 – 9 yrs; 10 – 12 yrs; 12 – 14 yrs)
— Begin of work :
Row 1 :
Using 2.5 mm [US1.5] needles and preferred cast-on method, cast on 105; 105; 133 (133; 141; 141) (141; 165; 165) sts.
— Work Set-Up Row (WS) :
Row 1 :
Work 10 sts according to the Set-Up Row in the chart for the buttonhole band on the Right Front, k1, place marker 3, then work according to the Set-Up Row in Yoke Chart # 2; 2; 2 (2; 1; 1) (1; 1; 1). Work the marked pattern repeat width-wise 3; 3; 4 (4; 5; 5) (5; 6; 6) times, place marker 2, work the marked pattern repeat width-wise 3; 3; 4 (4; 5; 5) (5; 6; 6) times, place marker 1, 10 sts according to the Set-Up Row in the chart for the button band on the Left Front.
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Work the next RS row the following way: Work 10 sts according to the next row of the chart for the button band on the Left Front, slip marker 1 to right needle, work the marked pattern repeat width-wise 3; 3; 4 (4; 5; 5) (5; 6; 6) times, slip marker 2 to right needle, work the marked pattern repeat width-wise 3; 3; 4 (4; 5; 5) (5; 6; 6) times, slip marker 3 to right needle, p1, 10 sts according to the next chart row of the buttonhole band chart on the Right Front.
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Continue in earlier established pattern. After having worked 8 rows of the Yoke chart, change to 3 mm [US2.5] needles and continue.
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After all rows of the chart have been completed, continue as follows: Work 10 sts according to the next row of the chart for the button band on the Left Front, slip marker 1 to right needle, work the marked pattern repeat of Chart # 5-1; 6-1; 3-1 (4-1; 7-1; 8-1) (8-1; 7-1; 7-1; 1) width-wise 3; 3; 4 (4; 5; 5) (5; 6; 6) times, slip marker 2 to right needle, work the marked pattern repeat of Chart # 5-2; 6-2; 3-2 (4-2; 7-2; 8-2) (8-2; 7-2; 7-2) width-wise 2; 2; 3 (3; 4; 4) (4; 5; 5) times, ending with the sts after the pattern repeat framed in Red, slip marker 3 to right needle, work 10 sts according to the next chart row of the buttonhole band chart on the Right Front.
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In this way, you have completed Row 15 of Charts #5-1; 6-1; 3-1 (4-1; 7-1; 8-1) (8-1; 7-1; 7-1) and # 5-2; 6-2; 3-2 (4-2; 7-2; 8-2) (8-2; 7-2; 7-2).
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Work the following rows of these charts the following way: Work 10 sts according to the next row of the chart for the button band on the Left Front, slip marker 1 to right needle, work the marked pattern repeat of Chart # 5-1; 6-1; 3-1 (4-1; 7-1; 8-1) (8-1; 7-1; 7-1) width-wise 3; 3; 4 (4; 5; 5) (5; 6; 6) times, slip marker 2 to right needle, work the marked pattern repeat of Chart # 5-2; 6-2; 3-2 (4-2; 7-2; 8-2) (8-2; 7-2; 7-2) width-wise 3; 3; 4 (4; 5; 5) (5; 6; 6) times, slip marker 3 to right needle, work 10 sts according to the next chart row of the buttonhole band chart on the Right Front.
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Continue in established pattern to the end of the appropriate chart for the size worked.
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Then, work in the following manner: work 10 sts according to the next row of the chart for the button band on the Left Front, slip marker 1 to right needle, then, work according to Chart # 5-3; 6-3; 3-3 (4-3; 7-3; 8-3) (8-3; 7-3; 7-3) – work the sts before the pattern repeat framed in Red, then work the marked pattern repeat width-wise 2; 2; 3 (3; 4; 4) (4; 5; 5) times, slip marker 2 to right needle, work the marked pattern repeat of Chart # 5-4; 6-4; 3-4 (4-4; 7-4; 8-4) (8-4; 7-4; 7-4) width-wise 2; 2; 3 (3; 4; 4) (4; 5; 5) times, ending with the sts after the pattern repeat framed in Red, slip marker 3 to right needle, work 10 sts according to the next chart row of the buttonhole band chart on the Right Front.
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Complete all rows of the appropriate Yoke chart for the size worked. You should now have a total of 212; 224; 252 (268; 270; 280) (280; 320; 320) sts.
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Continue in earlier established pattern, working the button band and buttonhole band in the established pattern, and 1 purl stitch each before and after marker 2. Work a RS row in the earlier established pattern.
— Redistribute stitches and place markers :
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In the next WS row, re-distribute sts, placing markers as follows (per size): Size 12 mos: 10 Right Front (buttonhole) Band sts, slip marker 3 to right needle, 25 sts in established pattern, place marker M4 (Right Front), p42, place marker M3 (Right Sleeve), 58 sts in established pattern, place marker M2 (Back), p42, place marker M1 (Left Sleeve), 25 sts in established pattern (Left Front), slip marker 1 to right needle, 10 Left Front (button) Band sts.
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Size 18 – 24 mos: 10 Right Front (buttonhole) Band sts, slip marker 3 to right needle, 26 sts in established pattern, place marker M4 (Right Front), p46, place marker M3 (Right Sleeve), 60 sts in established pattern, place marker M2 (Back), p46, place marker M1 (Left Sleeve), 26 sts in established pattern (Left Front), slip marker 1 to right needle, 10 Left Front (button) Band sts.
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Size 3 yrs: 10 Right Front (buttonhole) Band sts, slip marker 3 to right needle, 32 sts in established pattern, place marker M4 (Right Front), p48, place marker M3 (Right Sleeve), 72 sts in established pattern, place marker M2 (Back), p48, place marker M1 (Left Sleeve), 32 sts in established pattern (Left Front), slip marker 1 to right needle, 10 Left Front (button) Band sts.
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Size 4 yrs: 10 Right Front (buttonhole) Band sts, slip marker 3 to right needle, 34 sts in established pattern, place marker M4 (Right Front), p52, place marker M3 (Right Sleeve), 76 sts in established pattern, place marker M2 (Back), p52, place marker M1 (Left Sleeve), 34 sts in established pattern (Left Front), slip marker 1 to right needle, 10 Left Front (button) Band sts.
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Size 5 yrs: 10 Right Front (buttonhole) Band sts, slip marker 3 to right needle, 34 sts in established pattern, place marker M4 (Right Front), p53, place marker M3 (Right Sleeve), 76 sts in established pattern, place marker M2 (Back), p53, place marker M1 (Left Sleeve), 34 sts in established pattern (Left Front), slip marker 1 to right needle, 10 Left Front (button) Band sts.
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Size 6 – 7 yrs: 10 Right Front (buttonhole) Band sts, slip marker 3 to right needle, 36 sts in established pattern, place marker M4 (Right Front), p54, place marker M3 (Right Sleeve), 80 sts in established pattern, place marker M2 (Back), p54, place marker M1 (Left Sleeve), 36 sts in established pattern (Left Front), slip marker 1 to right needle, 10 Left Front (button) Band sts.
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Size 8 – 9 yrs: 10 Right Front (buttonhole) Band sts, slip marker 3 to right needle, 36 sts in established pattern, place marker M4 (Right Front), p54, place marker M3 (Right Sleeve), 80 sts in established pattern, place marker M2 (Back), p54, place marker M1 (Left Sleeve), 36 sts in established pattern (Left Front), slip marker 1 to right needle, 10 Left Front (button) Band sts.
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Size 10 – 12 yrs: 10 Right Front (buttonhole) Band sts, slip marker 3 to right needle, 42 sts in established pattern, place marker M4 (Right Front), p62, place marker M3 (Right Sleeve), 92 sts in established pattern, place marker M2 (Back), p62, place marker M1 (Left Sleeve), 42 sts in established pattern (Left Front), slip marker 1 to right needle, 10 Left Front (button) Band sts.
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Size 12 – 14 yrs: 10 Right Front (buttonhole) Band sts, slip marker 3 to right needle, 42 sts in established pattern, place marker M4 (Right Front), p62, place marker M3 (Right Sleeve), 92 sts in established pattern, place marker M2 (Back), p62, place marker M1 (Left Sleeve), 42 sts in established pattern (Left Front), slip marker 1 to right needle, 10 Left Front (button) Band sts.
— Short rows to raise the Back neck :
Next Row (RS) :
work in earlier established pattern to marker M3, slip marker M3 to right needle, k21; 23; 24 (26; 26; 27) (27; 31; 31), turn work to wrong side, slip 1 stitch purl-wise to right needle, leading the working yarn in back of the stitch, above the right needle. Tighten the working yarn so that the stitch on the right needle sits on the needle with two legs visible (Double stitch). Continue working on the wrong side of the fabric in purl. Work to marker M2, slip marker M2 to right needle, pwork 21; 23; 24 (26; 26; 27) (27; 31; 31), turn work to right side. Slip 1 stitch knit-wise to right needle, leading the working yarn in back of the stitch, above the right needle. Tighten the working yarn so that the stitch on the right needle sits on the needle with two legs visible (Double stitch). Continue working on the right side of the fabric.
Next Row 1 :
work to 5 sts before the Double stitch, turn work to wrong side, slip 1 stitch purl-wise to right needle, leading the working yarn in back of the stitch, above the right needle. Tighten the working yarn so that the stitch on the right needle sits on the needle with two legs visible (Double stitch). Continue working on the wrong side of the fabric in purl.
Row 2 :
work to 5 sts before the Double stitch, turn work to right side. Slip 1 stitch knit-wise to right needle, leading the working yarn in back of the stitch, above the right needle. Tighten the working yarn so that the stitch on the right needle sits on the needle with two legs visible (Double stitch). Continue working on the right side of the fabric. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 another 1; 1; 1 (1; 1; 2) (2; 2; 2) time(s).
Next Row 3 :
work to 3 sts before the Double stitch, turn work to wrong side, slip 1 stitch purl-wise to right needle, leading the working yarn in back of the stitch, above the right needle. Tighten the working yarn so that the stitch on the right needle sits on the needle with two legs visible (Double stitch). Continue working on the wrong side of the fabric in purl.
Row 4 :
work to 3 sts before the Double stitch, turn work to right side. Slip 1 stitch knit-wise to right needle, leading the working yarn in back of the stitch, above the right needle. Tighten the working yarn so that the stitch on the right needle sits on the needle with two legs visible (Double stitch). Continue working on the right side of the fabric. Repeat Rows 3 and 4 another 1; 1; 1 (1; 1; 2) (2; 2; 2) time(s).
Next Row 5 :
work to 2 sts before the Double stitch, turn work to wrong side, slip 1 stitch purl-wise to right needle, leading the working yarn in back of the stitch, above the right needle. Tighten the working yarn so that the stitch on the right needle sits on the needle with two legs visible (Double stitch). Continue working on the wrong side of the fabric in purl.
Row 6 :
work to 2 sts before the Double stitch, turn work to right side. Slip 1 stitch knit-wise to right needle, leading the working yarn in back of the stitch, above the right needle. Tighten the working yarn so that the stitch on the right needle sits on the needle with two legs visible (Double stitch). Continue working on the right side of the fabric. Repeat Rows 5 and 6 another 0; 0; 0 (1; 1; 2) (2; 2; 2) time(s).
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Continue in earlier established pattern to end of row, knitting both legs of the Double stitch together as one. Work the next WS row in earlier established pattern, purling both legs of the Double stitch together as one.
— Continue and Sleeve division :
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Continue in earlier established pattern, working the Left Front Band and the Buttonhole Band on the Right Front, and between them, stockinette stitch, until the yoke has reached a height of 16; 16; 16 (16.5; 17.5; 18) (18.5; 19; 19) cm [6.3; 6.3; 6.3 (6.5; 6.9; 7.0) (7.3; 7.5; 7.5) in] measured on the Front, then proceed with Sleeve division.
Next Row – Sleeve division (RS) :
work 10 Left Front (button) Band sts, slip marker 1 to right needle, work in earlier established pattern to marker M1, slip marker M1 to right needle, transfer the next 42; 46; 48 (52; 53; 54) (54; 62; 62) sts (Left Sleeve) to a stitch holder, piece of waste yarn or spare cord for holding, cast on 8; 8; 8 (8; 10; 10) (12; 10; 12) new underarm sts, slip marker M2 to right needle, work in earlier established pattern to marker 2, slip marker 2 to right needle, work in earlier established pattern to marker M3, slip marker M3 to right needle, transfer the next 42; 46; 48 (52; 53; 54) (54; 62; 62) sts (Right Sleeve) to a stitch holder, piece of waste yarn or spare cord for holding, cast on 8; 8; 8 (8; 10; 10) (12; 10; 12) new underarm sts, slip marker M4 to right needle, work in earlier established pattern to marker 3, slip marker 3 to right needle, work 10 Right Front (buttonhole) Band sts.
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After having divided for the sleeves, you should have 144; 148; 172 (180; 184; 192) (196; 216; 220) sts.
— Body of the cardigan :
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Continue working over the sts of the Body of the cardigan only. Move markers M1 and M3 – 0; 0; 0 (0; 0; 1) (2; 1; 2) st(s) to the left; markers M2 and M4 – 0; 0; 0 (0; 1; 1) (2; 1; 2) st(s) to the right.
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This way, between markers M1, M3 and M2, M4, 8 sts each have been marked for the side panels, which are worked as: 3 sts in stockinette stitch, 2 sts in reverse stockinette, 3 sts in stockinette stitch.
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Work 2 cm [0.8 in] in earlier established pattern.
Next Row – increases :
Work in earlier established pattern to 1 st before marker M1, RLI, k1, slip marker M1 to right needle, work the 8 sts of the side panel in pattern described above, slip marker M2 to right needle, k1, LLI, work in earlier established pattern to 1 st before marker M3, RLI, k1, slip marker M3 to right needle, work side panel in pattern described above, slip marker M4 to right needle, k1, LLI, work in earlier established pattern to end of row = 4 sts increased.
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Repeat increases in every 8th; 8th; 8th (8th; 10th; 10th) (10th; 10th; 10th) row another 3; 3; 3 (3; 4; 4) (4; 5; 5) times.
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You should now have a total of 160; 164; 188 (196; 204; 212) (216; 240; 244) sts.
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Continue in earlier established pattern until piece has either reached a height of 16; 18; 19 (20; 23; 25) (28; 31; 33) cm [6.3; 7; 7.5 (7.9; 9.1; 9.8) (14.2; 12.2; 13) in] or is 8 cm [3.1 in] shorter as desired length from sleeve division.
— Work side panels and ribbing preparation :
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Slip markers M1 and M3 1 st to the right; markers M2 and M4 – 1 st to the left. In the next RS row, work in earlier established pattern to marker M1, then work the side panel sts as “p2, k2, p2, k2, p2” (= 10 sts), slip marker M2 to right needle, work in earlier established pattern to marker M3, then work the side panel sts as “p2, k2, p2, k2, p2” (= 10 sts), slip marker M4 to right needle, work in earlier established pattern to end of row. Work 3 more rows (1 RS, 1 WS, 1 RS) in earlier established pattern.
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Slip markers M1 and M3 – 4 sts to the right; markers M2 and M4 – 4 sts to the the left. In the next RS row, work in earlier established pattern to marker M1, then work the side panel sts as (p2, k2) 4 times, p2.(= 18 sts), slip marker M2 to right needle, work in earlier established pattern to marker M3, then work the side panel sts as (p2, k2) 4 times, p2.(= 18 sts), slip marker M4 to right needle, work in earlier established pattern to end of row. Work 3 more rows (1 RS, 1 WS, 1 RS) in earlier established pattern.
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In the next RS row, change to 2.5 mm [US1.5] needles and begin working ribbing as follows: Work 10 Left Front (button) Band sts, slip marker 1 to right needle, work in "k2, p2" ribbing to 2 sts before marker 2, k1, LLI, p1, slip marker 2 to right needle, p1, RLI, k1, work in "p2, k2" ribbing to marker 3, slip marker 3 to right needle, work 10 Right Front (buttonhole) Band sts.
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Work the buttonhole and button band and between them, "k2, p2" ribbing for 6 cm [2.36 inches], then bind off all sts.
— Right Sleeve :
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Take up the formerly held sts again, and place them on a 3.0 mm [US2.5] circular needle. Right side facing, join new working yarn, place BoR marker, work 8; 8; 8 (8; 10; 10) (12; 10; 12) sts into the corresponding sts at the side of the cardigan as they appear: knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts, place marker 1, work in stockinette stitch to end of row, join to work in the round. You should now have a total of 50; 54; 56 (60; 63; 64) (66; 72; 74) sts.
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Work the sleeve in stockinette stitch in the round, purling the 2 sts in the center between BoR marker and marker 1. Work even over an unchanged stitch count. Work in earlier established pattern in the round until sleeve has either reached a length of 15; 20; 22 (24; 27; 29) (33; 35; 37) cm [5.9; 7; 7.9; 8.7 (9.45; 10.6; 11.4) (13; 13.8; 14.6) in] from armhole, or is 6 cm [2.36 inches] shorter than desired sleeve length.
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Change to 2.5 mm [US1.5] needles, and proceed with working "k2, p2" ribbing, in the first round decreasing 2; 2; 0 (0; 3; 0) (2; 0; 2) sts evenly distributed by working p2tog (once if the number for your size is “1”, twice if your number is “2”, and not at all if your number is “0”).
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You should now have a total of – 48; 52; 56 (60; 60; 64) (64; 72; 72) sts. After having worked 6 cm [2.36 inches] in ribbing, bind off all sts.
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Work the Left Sleeve the same way.
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Moisten the cardigan, and block on an even horizontal surface, leaving pinned until completely dry. Sew the buttons to the Left Front Band in the appropriate spots. Hide all ends. Happy knitting! ☺
— Buttonhole band on the Right Front (chart notes) :
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Charted band: Set-Up Row: p3, k4, p2, k1. Rows 1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27: p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k3. Rows 2, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28: p3, k4, p2, k1. Row 3: p1, k2, p1, ssk, yo, p1, k3. Row 4: p3, k4, p2, k1. Work Rows 1–28 once, then repeat Rows 3–28 as often as needed, then work Rows 1–2.
— Button band on the Left Front :
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Set-Up Row: k1, p2, k4, p3. Row 1: k3, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1. Row 2: k1, p2, k4, p3. Repeat Rows 1–2.
— Yoke pattern chart #1 :
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Set-UpRow (WS): (p1, k1) 6 times. Rows 1, 3 (RS): (p1, k1) 6 times. Rows 2, 4 (WS): (p1, k1) 6 times. Row 5: p1, k1, LLI, p1, RLI, (k1, p1) 3 times, k1, LLI, p1, RLI, k1. Rows 6, 8: (p2, k1) 2 times, (p1, k1) 2 times, (p2, k1) 2 times. Row 7: (p1, k2) 2 times, (p1, k1) 2 times, (p1, k2) 2 times. Row 9: (p1, k2) 2 times, pfb, k1, p1, k1, pfb, k2, p1, k2. Row 10: (p2, k1) 2 times, (k1, p2) 2 times, k1, (k1, p2) 2 times, k1. Row 11: (p1, k2) 2 times, pfb, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1, pfb, k2, p1, k2. Row 12: (p2, k1) 2 times, (p1, k1) 4 times, (p2, k1) 2 times. Row 13: (p1, k2) 2 times, p1, RLI, (k1, p1) 3 times, k1, LLI, (p1, k2) 2 times. Row 14: (p2, k1) 3 times, (p1, k1) 2 times, (p2, k1) 3 times.
— Yoke pattern chart #2 :
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Set-UpRow (WS): (p1, k1) 2 times, (p2, k1) 2 times, (p1, k1) 2 times. Rows 1, 3 (RS): (p1, k1) 2 times, (p1, k2) 2 times, (p1, k1) 2 times. Rows 2, 4 (WS): (p1, k1) 2 times, (p2, k1) 2 times, (p1, k1) 2 times. Row 5: p1, k1, LLI, p1, RLI, k1, p1, (k2, p1) 2 times, k1, LLI, p1, RLI, k1. Rows 6, 8: (p2, k1) 6 times. Row 7: (p1, k2) 6 times. Row 9: (p1, k2) 2 times, pfb, k2, p1, k2, pfb, k2, p1, k2. Row 10: (p2, k1) 2 times, (k1, p2) 2 times, k1, (k1, p2) 2 times, k1. Row 11: (p1, k2) 2 times, pfb, (p1, k2) 2 times, p1, pfb, k2, p1, k2. Rows 12, 14: (p2, k1) 2 times, p1, k1, (p2, k1) 2 times, p1, k1, (p2, k1) 2 times. Row 13: (p1, k2) 2 times, p1, k1, (p1, k2) 2 times, p1, k1, (p1, k2) 2 times.
— Yoke pattern chart #3 (multiple panels) :
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Chart text and row instructions for Yoke pattern chart #3-1, #3-2, #3-3 (multiple sections) include detailed row-by-row instructions from Row 15 through Row 42: Row 15: (p1, k2) 2 times, p1, RLI, k1, (p1, k2) 2 times, p1, k1, LLI, (p1, k2) 2 times, p1, LLI. Rows 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26: (k1, p2) 8 times, k1. Rows 17, 21, 25: (p1, k2) 8 times, p1. Row 19: p1, k2, p1, hold 3 sts on cn BEHIND work, k2, then "p1, k2" from cable needle, (p1, k2) 2 times, p1, hold 2 sts on cn in FRONT of work, k2, p1, then k2 from cable needle, p1, k2, p1. Row 23: p1, k2, (p1, hold 3 sts on cn BEHIND work, k2, then "p1, k2" from cable needle) 2 times, p1, hold 2 sts on cn in FRONT of work, k2, p1, then k2 from cable needle, p1, k2, p1. Row 27: pfb, k2, p1, hold 3 sts on cn BEHIND work, k2, then "p1, k2" from cable needle, (p1, k2) 2 times, p1, hold 2 sts on cn in FRONT of work, k2, p1, then k2 from cable needle, p1, k2, pfb. Rows 28, 30: k1, (k1, p2) 8 times, k2. Row 29: p1, (p1, k2) 8 times, p2. Row 31: p1, pfb, (k2, p1) 2 times, hold 2 sts on cn in FRONT of work, k2, p1, then k2 from cable needle, p1, hold 3 sts on cn BEHIND work, k2, then "p1, k2" from cable needle, p1, k2. Rows 32, 34: k1, p1, (k1, p2) 8 times, k1, p1, k1. Row 33: p1, k1, (p1, k2) 8 times, p1, k1, p1. Row 35: p1, k2, (hold 2 sts on cn in FRONT of work, k2, p1, then k2 from cable needle, p1) 2 times, hold 3 sts on cn BEHIND work, k2, then "p1, k2" from cable needle, p1, k7, p1. Rows 36, 38, 40, 42: k1, p7, (k1, p2) 4 times, k1, p7, k1. Row 37: p1, k7, (p1, k2) 4 times, p1, k7, p1. Row 39: p1, k7, p1, hold 2 sts on cn in FRONT of work, k2, p1, then k2 from cable needle, p1, hold 3 sts on cn BEHIND work, k2, then "p1, k2" from cable needle, p1, k7, p1.
— Yoke pattern chart #4 :
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Yoke pattern chart #4 includes similar cable instructions and repeats for other size placements: Row 15 through Row 41 instructions reflect cable crossings and holds on cn, with Rows 36, 38, 40, 42 and Rows 37, 41 described as knit/purl groupings and repeats. See charted pages for exact cable crossing visual references and perform cable maneuvers as described in the row notes above.
— Finishing :
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After both sleeves are worked and ribbed, moisten the cardigan and block on an even horizontal surface, leaving pinned until completely dry. Sew the buttons to the Left Front Band in the appropriate spots. Hide all ends. Happy knitting! ☺
This cozy circular-yoked cardigan blends elegant cables with practical top-down construction to create a timeless favorite for girls. It's carefully charted and sized from 12 months to 12–14 years to make gifting and tailoring a breeze. Enjoy the meditative rhythm of cables and the satisfaction of a seamless finish. 🧶✨
