The Yutori cardigan V Neck is an oversized drop shoulder style cardigan, textured with a simple pattern that mimics the crochet. It is constructed from the top down and is worked flat and in the round in textured pattern that consists of knit, purls and yarn overs. Yutori Cardigan features a neat back shoulder detail, neat front button band and classic 1 x 1 rib around the waist and sleeve cuffs. Pattern does not contain charts, as an additional help a few videos are included in the pattern. 20 to 25 cm / 8” to 10” of positive ease is built in to the pattern. Choose a size based on how much ease you prefer.

Sizes
Bust circumference including ease XS 108, S 112, M 119, L 123, XL 132, 2XL 145, 3XL 153, 4XL 164, 5XL 172 cm, approximately XS 42½”, S 44”, M 47”, L 48½”, XL 52”, 2XL 57”, 3XL 60¼”, 4XL 64½“, 5XL 67½”. Featured in size M on a 93 cm / 36½” bust.

Gauge
19 stitches by 28 - 32 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) using size US 8 / 5.00 mm needles in textured pattern, after washing and blocking. Be sure to note the gauge / tension before and after blocking.

Suggested Yarn
Approximately 400, (425), 450, (500), 550, (600), 625, (650), 675 grams of Pascuali “Camel DK”, 25 grams = 80 meters / 87 yards, featured in color 07.
Approximately 1280, (1360), 1440, (1600), 1760, (1920), 2000, (2080), 2260 meters.

Yarn alternative
Brisa from BC Garn.

Suggested Needles
US 8 / 5.00 mm, 80 cm / 32” circular knitting needles or needles to obtain gauge for the main body and double pointed needles or short 25 - 40 cm / 10” - 16” short tip needles for the sleeves+
US 6 / 4.00 mm, 60 - 80 cm / 32” - 24” or longer for the body ribbing.
US 4 / 3.50 mm, 25 - 40 cm / 10” - 16” circular knitting needles or double pointed needles or short tip needles for the sleeve cuffs.
US 4 / 3.50 mm, 80 cm / 32” or longer for the button band + plus one double pointed knitting needle.

Notions
2 knitting markers, 2 clip on markers, tapestry needle.

Abbreviations
rs - right side
ws - wrong side
bor m/marker - beginning of round marker
ssk - slip, slip, knit, decrease leaning left
k2tog - knit two stitches together, decrease leaning right
k2togtbl - knit two stitches together through the back loop
m1L - make 1 left, increase leaning left
m1R - make 1 right, increase leaning right
m1Lp - make 1 left, increase leaning left purl wise
m1Rp - make 1 right, increase leaning right purl wise
yo - yarn over