Ray of Soleil Cardigan | Free Knitting Pattern
We are thrilled to share yet another beautiful design by Andrea Yetman for Biscotte Yarns ♥
Ray of Soleil cardigan was inspired by my Ray of Soleil pullover. I love it so much I had to have it in a cardigan! This cardigan Features a beautiful eyelet yoke followed by 2 wedges, and a textured ribbing for the double collar, cuffs and hem. And finally to make this my dream cardigan, I topped it off with adorable buttons and pockets in contrasting colors!! I hope this cardigan will bring you as much “soleil” as it brings me! - Andrea
In addition to the knitting pattern, you will need the following material to knit this beautiful pull:
YARN
Biscotte Yarns: DK Pure 238m / 260yds / 90% Merino Superwash and 10% Silk.Biscotte Yarns: Bis-sock 400m / 435yds / 85% superwash merino wool and 15% nylon.
- MC – DK Pure in Nuit 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
- CC1 – Bis-sock in Limited Edition #30 (HELD DOUBLE) 1 skein.
- CC2 – Dk Pure in Soleil 1 skein.
NEEDLES
- Main Fabric: 4.5mm (US#7)– Circular needles of at least 32” (80cm) and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (or size needed to obtain gauge).
- Ribbing: 4mm (US#6)– Circular needles of at least 32” (80cm) and preferred needles for small circumference knitting.
NOTIONS
- Stitch holder or scrap yarn
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Buttons
GAUGE | 21sts and 27 rows = 10 cm (4”) with 4.5mm in Stockinette stitch.
SIZES | XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)
PATTERN NOTES
This sweater is a circular yoke knit seamlessly from the top down and meant to be worn fitted. It is knit with a mixture of DK Pure and Bis-Sock held together double-stranded. For a tutorial on knitting Short Rows and how to resolve them on both the knit and the purl side click HERE. For a tutorial on how to make the pockets click HERE. For a tutorial on how to make the doubled collar click HERE. For a tutorial on how to make the perfect buttonholes click HERE.
This pattern is offered free of charge as a PDF document. You have to add this pattern to your cart and follow every step to place a $0 order and a link to download the pattern will be sent by email. Enjoy!
52, 54, 54) sts on hold, CO 10 (10, 10, 10, 10, 14) sts using the
Backwards Loop Method, P64 (68, 72, 76, 80, 80) sts, place the next
44 (46, 50, 52, 54, 54) sts on hold, remove marker, CO 5 (5, 5, 5, 5, 7)
sts using the backwards Loop Method, place a new marker, CO 5
(5, 5, 5, 5, 7) sts, using the backwards Loop Method, P32 (34, 36, 38,
40, 40) sts.