The joys of spring are simple ones: a glimpse of color at the tip of a branch,  a little bit of light after work. Our Simple Yoke Cardigan is the perfectly easy piece to welcome this hard-won season.

Simple Yoke Cardigan | Purl Soho

Knit in a top-down construction with yarn-over increases around the garter-stitch yoke, it couldn’t be simpler to create this loveliest of layers. We used our hand-dyed, fingering weight Posy, softly blooming here in Lilac Mist. Plant your own garden in any of 16 sweet shades, from earthy Basil Green to bright Azalea Glow or soft Drizzle Gray (hey, it’s spring!).

Simple Yoke Cardigan | Purl Soho

And the finishing touch that’s as cute as a button… Close up your cardi against any bit of chill with our new Round Corozo Buttons, in a dyed-to-match color to will put spring in your step!

Simple Yoke Cardigan | Purl Soho

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Adam Aronowitz.

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MATERIALS

Simple Yoke Cardigan | Purl Soho
  • 10 (11, 12, 14, 15) (16, 16, 18, 19) skeins of Purl Soho’s Posy, 75% superwash merino wool, 15% cashmere, 10% nylon. Each skein is approximately 159 yards/ 50 grams; approximately 1445 (1685, 1835, 2105, 2255) (2565, 2685, 2790, 2970) yards required. We used the color Lilac Mist. (NOTE: We no longer offer Posy, but choose from one of our other fingering weight yarns.)
  • US 1 (2.5 mm), 32-, 40- or 47-inch circular needles (depending on size you are making)
  • US 1, 16-inch circular needles
  • A set of US 1 double pointed needles
  • Stitch markers
  • Removable stitch markers
  • Stitch holders or scrap yarn
  • 10 (11, 11, 12, 12) (13, 13, 13, 13) ½-inch buttons. We used Purl Soho’s Round Corozo Buttons in Lilac Mist.
  • Please Note: The Simple Yoke Cardigan Pattern is no longer available for purchase. For assistance, please contact us at customerservice@purlsoho.com.

GAUGE

28 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

25 stitches and 52 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch

SIZES

NOTE For help picking a size, please check out our Understanding Ease + Selecting Size Tutorial!

37½ (41¾, 45½, 49¾, 53½) (57¾, 61, 64¾, 68½) buttoned

To fit actual chest circumference of 31–34 (35–38, 39–42, 43–46, 47–50) (51–54, 55–58, 58–61, 62–65) inches, with 3–6 inches of ease

  • Finished Chest Circumference, Buttoned: 37½ (41¾, 45½, 49¾, 53½) (57¾, 61, 64¾, 68½) inches
  • Finished Length From Shoulder To Bottom Edge: 22¼ (24½, 24¾, 27, 27¼) (29½, 29½, 29½, 29¾) inches
  • Finished Sleeve Length From Underarm To Cuff: 17½ (17½, 17¾, 17¾, 18) (18, 18¼, 18¼, 18½) inches

SAMPLE: The sweater pictured here is size 37½, worn with 5 inches of ease.

PATTERN

Simple Yoke Cardigan | Purl Soho
Simple Yoke Cardigan | Purl Soho