Soft Serve

*Soft Serve was inspired by -- you guessed it -- soft serve ice cream! A sweet treat for any season :) The all-over texture of this gorgeous cardigan mimics the signature swirls of the soft serve cone. *Choose from crewneck or v-neck variations and work compound raglan shaping for a tailored fit around the shoulders and yoke. The crewneck uses short row shaping at the collar and is knit in the round, while the v-neck is worked flat through the yoke and joined in the round at the body. *You'll cut the cardigan open (yes! We are steeking!), then pick up and knit the button bands, and the collar for the v-neck. An engaging project from start to finish, and you'll have a lovely, elegant wardrobe staple at the end.* +++++ [Download the pattern preview and full schematic here.][1] **SIZING** 1, 2, 3, (4, 5, 6), ((7, 8, 9)) **Upper chest measurement:** 31.75, 33.5, 35.75, (39.25, 42.25, 44.5), ((47.5, 50.5, 53.5))”/ 79.5, 84, 89.5, (98, 105.5, 111.5), ((119, 126.5, 134)) cm **Finished bust circumference:** 34.75, 38.25, 41.5, (44.75, 48.25, 51.5), ((54.75, 60.75, 64.75))”/ 87, 95.5, 104, (112, 120.5, 129), ((137, 152, 162)) cm *It is recommended that you choose the size that corresponds with your upper chest measurement, which is the circumference of your body just under the armpits. *Suggested fit is 10% positive ease at bust. For more detailed measurements, see schematic in photos.* **MATERIALS** **Yarn:** Sport weight or DK weight wool or wool blend yarn, worsted or woolen spun, at least 2-ply for optimal stitch definition *Note that using sport weight and/or woolen spun yarn will create a thinner, more lightweight fabric with less stitch definition, whereas DK weight and/or worsted spun yarn will create a denser and warmer fabric with more stitch definition.* [De Rerum Natura](/yarns/brands/de-rerum-natura) [Pénélope](/yarns/library/de-rerum-natura-penelope), 90% organic Merinos d'Arles (France) / 10% mulberry silk (China), 145 yds/133m per 50g (DK weight, worsted spun) [De Rerum Natura](/yarns/brands/de-rerum-natura) [Ulysse](/yarns/library/de-rerum-natura-ulysse), Mérinos d'Arles (France) and black merino (Portugal), 202 yds/185m per 50g (sport weight, woolen spun) *Sample 1: Size 4 crewneck modeled on 40”/100cm bust with 4”/10cm positive ease, Pénélope in colorway Crème *Sample 2 – Size 5 v-neck modeled on 44”/110cm bust with 4”/10cm negative ease, Pénélope in colorway Badiane *Sample 3 – Size 4 crewneck modeled on 40”/100cm bust with 4”/10cm positive ease, body length shortened, Ulysse in colorway Aubépine* **Yardage:** **Crewneck** 1370, 1434, 1574, (1710, 1808, 1959), ((2054, 2249, 2431)) yds/ 1253, 1311, 1439, (1564, 1653, 1791), ((1878, 2056, 2223)) m **V-neck** 1300, 1361, 1488, (1612, 1709, 1846), ((1934, 2119, 2285)) yds/ 1189, 1245, 1361, (1474, 1563, 1688), ((1768, 1937, 2089)) m *These numbers are estimates based on the pattern measurements as written. Your actual yardage may vary based on the weight of yarn used and/or any modifications you choose to make.* **Needle size:** US 6/4.00m, or size needed to obtain gauge, 16”/40cm, 24” 60cm, and 32-47”/80-117.5cm circular for raglan increases and body, DPNS or long circular for Magic Loop for sleeves US 5/3.75mm, or one size smaller than main needle, 16”/40cm circular for collar (crewneck), DPNs or long circular for Magic Loop for cuffs, and 32-60”/80-150cm circular for collar (v-neck) and button band *Depending on the yarn used, your needle size may vary to obtain gauge.* **Tools:** Scrap yarn/spare cables, stitch markers (fixed and removable), crochet hook 1-2 sizes smaller than main needle, tapestry needle **Notions:** .75-1”/ 2-2.5cm buttons (5 for v-neck, 8 for crewneck) *Sample 1 uses Victorian Lace ceramic buttons in Seabreeze Blue from [Haulin’ Hoof Farm][2]* **Gauge:** 24 sts x 36 rows = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm) in texture pattern, in the round for crewneck and flat for v-neck, after washing and blocking **SKILLS** German Short Rows, increases and decreases, cable knitting/twisted stitches, steeking [1]: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/613635c141b0ee0739f95ab9/t/698965fca747b424a7123da4/1770612225757/Soft+Serve+Pattern+Preview+and+Schematic+FINAL+2026_02_08.pdf [2]: https://haulinhooffarm.com/