Dayflower by Kate See

A feminine cardigan in a scrumptuous merino, angora, silk blend. The delicate bands of lace along the sides give just enough interest, and the sleeves and neck ribbing end with a small ruffle.

The round yoke creates a seamless design, and simple pearl buttons finish the look.

Pair the cardi with jeans and a t-shirt for a casual weekend, or top a girly dress for a more polished look.

Sizes

32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44)” finished bust measurement

Yarn

Valley Yarns Sheffield (70% Merino, 15% Silk, 15% Angora; 120 yds/50 g; 8 (8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10)

Needles

US#7 circular needles – 16”and 24”
US#6 – 1 set of DPNs

Gauge

20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in St st.

Notions

4 stitch markers, tapestry needle, 9 (10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 11) buttons

Chart

Body

CO 159 (169, 179, 189, 199, 209, 219) sts
Next row (RS): K1 *P1 K1 to end of row.
Work in K1 P1 rib for approx 2” ending with a WS row decreasing 1 st on the last WS row.

Establish lace panel

Next row (RS): K31 (34, 36, 39, 41, 44, 46), pm, work row 1 of dayflower chart across next 17 sts, pm, K62 (66, 72, 76, 82, 86, 92), pm, work row 1 of dayflower chart over next 17 sts, pm K31 (34, 36, 39, 41, 44, 46).

Work even following chart for the dayflower lace panel for approximately 4” ending with a WS row.

Waist Shaping

Next Row (Decrease Row – RS): * Knit to 2 sts bef 1st marker, ssk, sm, work in pattern over next 17 sts, sm, k2tog, rep from * once more, knit to end of row.

Work even in pattern for approx 1” ending with a WS row.
Repeat Decrease Row once more.

Work even for approx 1” ending with a WS row.

Next Row (Increase Row – RS): * Knit to 1st marker, m1, sm, work in pattern over next 17 sts, sm, m1,, repeat from * once more, knit to end of row

Work even for 1” ending with a WS row.
Repeat Increase Row once more.

Work even until piece measures 13.5, (13.5, 14, 14, 14.5, 14.5, 15)” ending with a WS row.
Stop working Dayflower Chart and work next 2 rows in St st to make joining sleeve easier during finishing.

Sleeves

Make 2
Using smaller needles CO 108 (112, 120, 120, 124,128, 132) sts and join to work in the rnd.
Next 2 rnds: *p1, k1* around.
Next rnd (Ruffle Decrease Rnd): *K2tog, p2tog* around, 54, (56, 60, 60, 62, 64, 66) sts.
Continue in 1×1 rib until piece measures approx 4.5”

Change to larger needles and St st.
*Knit for approx 2”.
Next Rnd (Increase rnd): K1, m1, knit to last st, m1, k1

Repeat from * twice more: 60 (62, 66, 66, 68, 70, 72) sts.

Knit until sleeve measures 11.5 (11.5, 12, 12, 12.5, 12.5 13)”. Slip first 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7) and last 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6) sts of sleeves to waste yarn.

Join Pieces

Knit across 34 (37, 38, 41, 43, 47, 49) sts for right front, place next 11 ( 11, 13, 13, 13, 13, 13) sts of right front on waste yarn. Knit across 49 (51, 53, 53, 55, 57, 59) sts of first sleeve. Knit across 68 (72, 76, 80, 86, 88, 94) sts for back body, place next 11 (11, 13, 13, 13, 13, 13) sts onto waste yarn. Knit across 49 (51, 53, 53, 55, 57, 59) sts of second sleeve, knit across 34 (37, 38, 41, 43, 47, 49) sts of left front body; 234, (248, 258, 268, 282, 296, 310) sts
Work even for approximately 3 (3, 3.5, 3.5, 4, 4, 4.5)” ending with a WS row.

Yoke

Sizes 32, 36, 40, 44 (RS) Decrease row 1: K1, * k2, k2tog, * K1
Sizes 34, 38, 42 (RS) Decrease row 1: * K2, k2tog, rep from * to end.
176, (186, 194, 201, 212, 222, 231) sts.
Work even for approx 1” ending with a WS row.
(RS) Decrease row 2: *K2, k2tog* to last 0 (2, 2, 1, 0, 2, 1) sts, k0 (2, 2, 1, 0, 2, 1); 132 (140, 146, 151, 159, 167, 175) sts.
Work one WS row

Neck Shaping

Note: Neck shaping is done via short rows. If you’re new to short rows, read our tutorial https://www.knotions.com/techniques/short_rows/how_to_knit_short_rows.aspx.
Knit to last 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11) sts, w&t
Purl to last 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11) sts, w&t
Knit to 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7) before last wrapped st, w&t
Purl to 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7) before last wrapped st, w&t
Knit to 3 sts before last wrapped st, w&t
Purl to 3 sts before last wrapped st, w&t
Knit to 3 sts before last wrapped st, w&t
Purl to 3 sts before last wrapped st, w&t
Knit to 3 sts before last wrapped st, w&t
Purl to 3 sts before last wrapped st, w&t
Knit to 8 (6, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12) before last wrapped st, w&t
Purl to 8 (6, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12) before last wrapped st, w&t
Knit to 6 sts before last wrapped st, w&t
Purl to 6 sts before last wrapped st, w&t

Knit 1 RS row picking up wraps as you come to them.
Purl 1 WS row picking up wraps as you come to them.

(RS) Decrease row 3: K0 (2, 2, 1, 0, 2, 1), *k2, k2tog* to last 0 (2, 2, 1, 0, 2, 1) sts, k0 (2, 2, 1, 0, 2, 1); 88 (94, 98, 101, 106, 112, 117) sts rem.

BO all sts purlwise.

Finishing

Left button band: With RS facing and larger needles pick up and knit 3 sts for every 4 rows.
Knit 3 rows.
BO all stitches knitwise.

Right buttonhole band: Mark places for 9, (9, 10, 10, 10, 10, 11) buttons evenly spaced.

With larger needles and RS facing pick up and knit 3 sts for every 4 rows.
Knit 1 row.
Buttonhole row: Knit to first marker, YO, k2tog, repeat with remaining markers.
Knit 1 row.
BO all stitches knitwise.

Neckband ruffle

With larger needles and RS facing pick up and knit two sts for right button band, 1 st for each neck BO, and two sts for left button band.
Next Row (WS): Kfb in each st until 1 st rem, p1.
Next Row (RS): *K1, p1, rep from * until 1 st rem, k1.
Work 2 more rows in 1×1 rib.
BO all sts in pattern.

Graft underarm stitches to body, sew buttons to left band and block.