Heritage Yoke Cardigan

The Heritage Yoke Cardigan is a cardigan version of the Heritage Yoke sweater from Grand Shetland Adventure knits. The sweater version is not yet ready as an individual pattern but will be soon! **Sizes** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10] **Finished Measurements** 34 (36 ½, 40, 42 ½, 44 ¾) [47 ¼, 49 ½, 52 ½, 55 ½, 57 ¾]” / 86.5 (93, 101.5, 108, 113.5) [120, 126, 133.5, 141, 147] cm circumference at chest when buttoned. All measurements are given after blocking. Designed to be worn with approx. 2–4” / 5–10 cm of positive ease. Seen here in size 3 with approx. 2 ½” / 6.5 cm of positive ease. **Yarn** Note: Yardages are split into the 3 different versions as yardage will vary depending on how many background and contrast colors are being used. Fingering weight yarn in the following approx. amounts: Version A is one background color throughout and 4 contrast colors as seen in images of cardigan on this pattern page. MC: 950 (1005, 1090, 1150, 1215) [1280, 1335, 1410, 1485, 1545] yds / 870 (920, 1000, 1050, 1110) [1170, 1220, 1290, 1360, 1410] m CC1: 55 (60, 65, 70, 75) [80, 80, 85, 90, 95] yds / 50 (55, 60, 65, 70) [75, 75, 80, 85, 90] m CC2: 50 (55, 60, 65, 70) [75, 75, 80, 85, 90] yds / 45 (50, 55, 60, 65, [70, 75, 75, 80, 85] m CC3: 55 (60, 65, 70, 75) [80, 80, 85, 90, 95] yds / 50 (55, 60, 65, 70) [75, 75, 80, 85, 90] m CC4: 50 (55, 60, 65, 70) [75, 75, 80, 85, 90] yds / 45 (50, 55, 60, 65, [70, 75, 75, 80, 85] m Version A shown in: Jamieson’s Of Shetland Spindrift (100% Pure Shetland Wool, 115 yds / 105 m per 25g) in colors Mirry Dancers (MC), Verdigris (CC1), Old Gold (CC2), Ginger (CC3) and Nutmeg (CC4) MC: 9 (9, 10, 10, 11) [12, 12, 13, 13, 14] balls 1 ball each all contrast colors Version B is one background color and 1 contrast color throughout. MC: 950 (1005, 1090, 1150, 1215) [1280, 1335, 1410, 1485, 1545] yds / 870 (920, 1000, 1050, 1110) [1170, 1220, 1290, 1360, 1410] m CC1: 210 (230, 250, 270, 290) [310, 310, 330, 350, 370] yds / 190 (210, 230, 250, 270) [290, 290, 310, 330, 350] m Version C is the original combination as seen in the sweater version of the Heritage Yoke: MC: 930 (985, 1070, 1140, 1195) [1260, 1315, 1390, 1465, 1525] yds / 850 (900, 980, 1045, 1095) [1155, 1205, 1275, 1340, 1395] m CC1: 55 (60, 65, 70, 75) [80, 80, 85, 90, 95] yds / 50 (55, 60, 65, 70) [75, 75, 80, 85, 90] m CC2: 70 (75, 80, 85, 90) [95, 100, 105, 110, 115] yds / 65 (65, 75, 80, 85) [90, 95, 100, 105, 110] m CC3: 95 (100, 110, 120, 125) [130, 135, 145, 155, 160] yds / 90 (95, 100, 110, 115) [120, 125, 135, 145, 150] m CC4: 15 (15, 15, 20, 20) [20, 20, 20, 25, 25] yds / 15 (15, 15, 20, 20) [20, 20, 20, 25, 25] m **Needles** Smaller (for Stockinette Stitch and Ribbing): US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needle, 16” / 40 cm length US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or 40” / 100 cm length US 3 / 3.25 mm set of DPNs* Larger (for Colorwork): US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 24” / 60 cm length US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or 40” / 100 cm length * For small circumference in the round; alternatively, use a long circular for Magic Loop. Always use needle size(s) needed to achieve gauge. **Notions** stitch markers (5 total, 1 distinct for BOR), waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, 9 buttons ½" / 1.25 cms **Gauge** 27 sts & 32 rounds = 4” / 10 cm over Fair Isle Pattern worked in the round using larger needle after blocking 27 sts & 36 rounds = 4” / 10 cm over Stockinette Stitch worked in the round using smaller needle after blocking **Construction** This cardigan is worked in one piece from the top down with a circular yoke construction and steek stitches down the center front. Short rows are used to raise the back neck and optional short rows are included again after the colorwork raising the lower half of yoke. Sleeves and body are separated at the underarm, then worked individually down to cuff and hem. Body includes optional A-line waist shaping. The neckline, hem, cuffs and buttonbands are worked in 1x1 rib. Body and sleeve lengths may be adjusted (note that adjustments in length will affect total yardage required of MC). The button bands are worked after the steek has been cut.