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ROSA (ROSY) – CARDIGAN WITH FLORAL YOKE

This cardigan is knitted in the round, from the top down. It has a straight silhouette and a round yoke
patterned with roses and leaves. After the colorwork pattern is complete, the back and shoulders of
the sweater are raised with short rows. The piece is then divided for the sleeves and body so each
piece can be worked separately. Finally, the front bands are knit and the sweater steek is cut open.

YARN Järbo 2 tr ull (2-Ply Wool) (100% wool, 328 GARMENT’S SLEEVE LENGTH Approx. 18¼ (18¼, 18¼,
yd/300 m / 100 g) 17¾, 17¾, 17¼, 17¼, 17¼, 17, 17) in / 46 (46, 46, 45, 45,
ALTERNATE YARN SUGGESTIONS 44, 44, 44, 43, 43) cm
Alpacka Solo (100% alpaca, 183 yd/167 m / 50 g) YARN AMOUNTS AND COLORS
Elise (60% cotton, 40% acrylic, 184 yd/170 m / 50 g) Color 1: Approx. 250 (270, 290, 300, 330, 350, 380, 410,
Junior (70% premium acrylic, 30% nylon, 183 yd/168 m 440, 470) g (color 74103, Nostalgia)
/ 50 g) Color 2: Approx. 30 (30, 30, 30, 30, 30, 40, 40, 40, 40) g
GAUGE Approx. 22 sts x 30 rnds in stockinette with (color 74126, Tea Rose)
larger size needles = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm. Color 3: Approx. 10 (20, 20, 20, 20, 20, 40, 40, 40, 40) g
Approx. 22 sts x 27-28 rnds in pattern with larger size (color 74120, Copper Blush)
needles (or a size larger for colorwork) = 4 x 4 in / 10 x NEEDLES U. S. size 2.5 / 3 mm: circulars 24 and 32 in /
10 cm. 60 and 80 cm, set pf 5 dpn;
Approx. 20 sts back and forth in garter st with smaller U. S. 4 / 3.5 mm: circulars 16, 24, and 32 or 40 in / 40, 60,
size needles = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm. and 80 or 100 cm (for larger sizes), set of 5 dpn or magic
Approx. 25 sts in k1, p1 ribbing with smaller size loop circular. If you knit stranded colorwork tightly, go
needles (or a size smaller for tighter ribbing) = 4 x 4 in / up a needle size (e.g., to U. S. 5 / 3.75 mm (circular 32 or
10 x 10 cm. 40 in / 80 or 100 cm).
Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge if necessary. NOTIONS 7 buttons (approx. ½-⅝ in / 13-14 mm in
SIZES XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) diameter), 5-6 stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry
GARMENT’S CHEST Approx. 32¾ (36, 38½, 41½, 44¼, needle
47¾, 50¾, 53¾, 57¼, 60) in / 83.5 (91, 98, 105.5, 112.5, LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY ***
121, 129, 136.5, 145.5, 152.5) cm DESIGN Wenche Roald
GARMENT’S LENGTH (front) Approx. 17¾ (17¾, 18¼,
18½, 19, 19¼, 19¾, 20, 20½, 21) in / 45 (45, 46, 47, 48,
49, 50, 51, 52, 53) cm

STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES It will help you keep track of the double sts if you place
German Short Rows: Double st (DS): The double stitch a marker at each so you can count them and minimize
or German short rows is a turning method that does not the danger of missing one as you continue knitting.
leave holes at each turn. Work to st where work will be For more help, see the video on Järbo’s youtube
turned. Sl 1 purlwise wyf, firmly pull yarn backwards channel: https://youtu.be/Sn28lla3W9s.
over right needle so you flip st and have 2 stitch legs or
a double stitch (DS) on the needle; work rem sts on Steek: The steek consists of 7 extra stitches cast on at
needle. center front. The steek is later cut open. Do not include
After working the specified number of short rows, you steek stitches in stitch counts for the pattern or
will join the double sts one at a time. Work to 1st DS, garment. Knit the steek stitches in vertical stripes on
knit or purl it in pattern, catching both legs of DS to colorwork pattern rounds and, otherwise, in a single
make 1 st. color.
Tip: When changing colors or the yarn ball, do it in the
middle of the steek so you won’t have to weave in ends.

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The ends will be secured when you reinforce and cut At the end of the increase row, CO 7 sts for steek. Do
the steek open. not count these 7 steek sts in the total stitch counts.

M1 = make 1: Work increases either as: With left Sizes XXS and XS only: Knit 1 rnd (so you won’t have
needle, lift main color (color 1) strand between 2 sts increases on two rows, one after the other).
from front to back and knit into back loop, or, make a
yarnover with main color (color 1) on rnd before All sizes: Knit around in charted pattern for your size
increase and, on increase rnd, knit yarnover through (either XXS-XL or 2XL-5XL). Note that sizes XXS and XS
back loop with color shown on chart. begin on chart row 3 and sizes S and M begin on chart
row 2. The chart repeat is worked 15 (16, 17, 17, 18, 18,
Sleeve length: The different sizes have varying yoke 19, 20, 21, 22) times per round. Increase as shown on
depths and the sleeve length compensates for that. chart.
Because this is calculated from standard measurements NOTE Increases at the beginning and end of a round,
and sleeve length is individual, you should always directly after and before the steek sts, can be worked
measure to make sure that the sleeve length fits your with a st on the chart when possible in the pattern.
measurements. Twist the strands around each other on the WS when
floats are long (do not twist in the same place on a
Because this cardigan is cropped, it will look nice worn following round as the colors will show on the RS.
over a dress but it is still long enough to wear with Change to a longer circular as the stitch count
pants. If you want a longer sweater, you can easily increases.
lengthen it, but you will likely need more of the main
color. After completing chart rows, there are 19 sts per repeat
for sizes XXS-XL and 20 sts per repeat for sizes 2XL-5XL.
NECKBAND Total stitch count = 285 (304, 323, 323, 342, 342, 380,
With color 1 and smaller size circular (24 in / 60 cm), CO 400, 420, 440) sts.
98 (100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116) sts. Cut pattern colors (colors 2 and 3) – the rest of the
The neckband is knitted back and forth in garter st; the sweater is knit with color 1 only.
first row is on RS. Knit 12 (12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 14, 14, 14,
14) rows (the last row is on WS) = 6 (6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7) Continue in stockinette with larger size needles for
garter ridges on RS. single-color.
Knit 1 rnd.
YOKE Next Rnd: The final increase rnd, increasing 1 (0, 1, 1, 0,
Change to larger size needle for colorwork. Knit 1 row 18, 20, 20,18, 22) sts evenly spaced around as follows:
and, at the same time, increase 22 (28, 34, 32, 38, 36, 4, 8,
12, 16) sts evenly spaced across as follows: Increase Rnd
XXS: K143 (= center back), M1, knit to end of rnd.
Increase Row: XS: No increase.
XXS: K2, [M1, k5] 5 times, [M1, k4] 11 times, [M1, k5] 5 S and M: K162 (= center back), M1, knit to end of rnd.
times, M1, k2. L: No increase.
XS: K2, [M1, k3] 6 times, [M1, k4] 15 times, [M1, k3] 6 XL: K9, [M1, k19] 17 times, M1, k10.
times, M1, k2. 2XL: K9, [M1, k19] 19 times, M1, k10.
S: K1, [M1, k3] 33 times, M1, k2. 3XL: K10, [M1, k20] 19 times, M1, k10.
M: K2, [M1, k3] 12 times, [M1, k4] 7 times, [M1, k3] 12 4XL: K12, [M1, k23] 6 times, [M1, k24] 5 times, [M1, k23]
times, M1, k2. 6 times, M1, k12.
L: K1, [M1, k3] 15 times, [M1, k2] 7 times, [M1, k3] 15 5XL: K10, [M1, k20] 21 times, M1, k10.
times, M1, k1. Total stitch count = 286 (304, 324, 324, 342, 360, 400,
XL: K1, [M1, k3] 35 times, M1, k2. 420, 438, 462) sts.
2XL: K14, M1, k27, M1, k28, M1, k27, M1, k14.
3XL: K7, [M1, k14] 7 times, M1, k7. On next rnd, pm to mark intersections of front/back and
4XL: K5, [M1, k9] 3 times, [M1, k10] 5 times, [M1, k9] 3 sleeves. The markers are: LF (= left front) and LB (= left
times, M1, k5. back), RB (= right back), and RF (= right front). Pm as
5XL: K4, [M1, k7] 6 times, [M1, k8] 3 times, [M1, k7] 6 follows:
times, M1, k4. K42 (46, 50, 51, 54, 57, 62, 65, 69, 73) = left front, pm LF.
Total stitch count = 120 (128, 136, 136, 144, 144, 114, K59 (60, 63, 60, 63, 66, 76, 80, 81, 85) = left sleeve, pm
120, 126, 132) sts. LB.

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K84 (92, 98, 102, 108, 114, 124, 130, 138, 146) = back, Remove marker LB, CO 8 (8, 9, 14, 16, 19, 18, 20, 22, 22)
pm RB. sts.
K59 (60, 63, 60, 63, 66, 76, 80, 81, 85) = right sleeve, pm Knit to RB marker and remove marker, place the next 59
RF. (60, 63, 60, 63, 66, 76, 80, 81, 85) sts on a holder for right
K42 (46, 50, 51, 54, 57, 62, 65, 69, 73) = right front. sleeve, remove marker RF, CO 8 (8, 9, 14, 16, 19, 18, 20,
22, 22) sts, knit to end of rnd.
Raise back with short rows
After the patterned yoke, raise the back with short rows BODY
for a better fit. Be mindful of the stitch size when Stitch count for the body: 184 (200, 216, 232, 248, 266,
working these rows. Stockinette can easily be a little 284, 300, 320, 336) sts.
loose and uneven in the transition from colorwork Continue knitting stockinette in the round until body
pattern to stockinette and when rows are worked back measures 7½ in / 19 cm from underarms, or until 2½ in /
and forth. Work as follows: 6 cm shorter than desired finished length.
Markers not named, but “on the way” to named
markers are slipped to right needle as you come to Change to smaller size circular. Knit 1 rnd and, at the
them. same time, decrease 23 (25, 27, 29, 31, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39)
sts evenly spaced around. At end of the rnd, you should
Row 1 (RS): Knit until 4 sts before marker RF end where you worked the first steek st: BO the next 5
(intersection of right sleeve and front); turn. steek sts (= the 5 sts in center of steek), The first and last
Row 2 (WS): DS, purl until 4 sts before marker LF steek sts rem to serve as edge sts for the ribbing on
(intersection of left sleeve and front); turn. lower edge.
Row 3 (RS): DS, knit to previous turn, knit the DS as 1 st, Total stitch count, including edge sts: 163 (177, 191,
k5; turn. 205, 219, 237, 253, 267, 285, 299) sts.
Row 4 (WS): DS, purl to previous turn, purl the DS as 1
st, p5; turn. Ribbing (worked back and forth)
Row 1: K1, *k1, p1*; rep *–* until 2 sts rem, k2.
Sizes XXS, XS, and S: Skip the next two rows (Rows 5 Row 2: K1, *p1, k1*; rep *–* to end of row.
and 6) and continue on Row 7. Rep these 2 rows until ribbing measures 2½ in / 6 cm.
End with a WS row. BO in ribbing.
Row 5: Work as for Row 3.
Row 6: Work as for Row 4. SLEEVES
Row 7: DS, knit to previous turn, knit the DS as 1 st, k9; Work both sleeves the same way.
turn. Place held sleeve sts on a larger size short circular (or
Row 8: DS, purl to previous turn, purl the DS as 1 st, p9; the type of needles you prefer). With color 1, begin at
turn. center of cast-on sts and pick up and knit 1 st in each
Row 9: Knit to previous turn, knit the DS as 1 st, knit to cast-on st (the first half of the cast-on sts), knit the next
end of row. 59 (60, 63, 60, 63, 66, 76, 80, 81, 85) sleeve sts, pick up
and knit 1 st in each of the rem cast-on sts of underarm
The back raising is now finished. Continue knitting in and pm = 67 (68, 72, 74, 79, 85, 94, 100, 103, 107) sts.
the round and, on first rnd, knit the last DS (on left Work around in stockinette until sleeve measures 2 (2,
front) as 1 st. The yoke is now finished and should 2, 2, 2, 1¼, ¾, ¾, ¾, ¾) in / 5 (5, 5, 5, 5, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2) cm.
measure, down center front, excluding neckband) 7 (7, The next rnd is a decrease rnd.
7½, 8, 8¼, 8¾, 9, 9½, 9¾, 10¼) in /18 (18, 19, 20, 21, 22,
23, 24, 25, 26) cm. Decrease Rnd: K1, k2tog, knit until 2 sts before marker,
ssk = 2 sts decreased.
NOTE Sometimes the raised section sticks out, but, as Rep the decrease rnd approx. every 2¼ (2¼ 2¼, 1¾, 1¾,
long as the stich count is correct, it will flatten out when 1⅝, 1¼, 1¼, 1¼, 1¼) in / 5.5 (5.5, 5.5, 4.5, 4.5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 3)
the garment is finished and blocked. cm a total of 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 9, 12, 12, 12, 12) times = 55 (56,
58, 60, 65, 67, 70, 76, 79, 83) st rem.
DIVIDE BODY AND SLEEVES
On the next rnd, divide the piece for body and sleeves Continue without further decreasing until sleeve
and cast on sts for underarms as follows: measures 15¾ (15¾, 15¾, 15½, 15½, 15, 15, 14¾, 14½,
Knit to LF marker and remove marker, place the next 59 14½) in / 40 (40, 40, 39, 39, 38, 38, 37.5, 37, 37) cm or 2½
(60, 63, 60, 63, 66, 76, 80, 81, 85) sts on a holder for left in / 6 cm shorter than desired sleeve length.
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Ribbed Cuff: Change to smaller size needle. Knit 1 rnd, Rows 7-10: Knit back and forth with the last row on RS.
decreasing 11 (12, 12, 12, 15, 15, 16, 18, 17, 19) sts Row 11: BO knitwise on WS.
evenly spaced around = 44 (44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 58, 62,
64) sts rem. CUT STEEK OPEN
Ribbing: *K1, p1*; rep *–* around. When ribbing Carefully cut steek open up center steek st. Fold cut
measures 2½ in / 6 cm, BO in ribbing. edges of steek to inside of sweater and sew down
edges.
STEEK REINFORCEMENT If you want, you can hide the steek sts with a ribbon or
Machine- or hand-stitch lines of tight stitching in the 3rd knitted facing. In this case, you don’t have to first sew
and 5th steek sts (the sts on each side of the center st). down steek cut edges.
Do not cut steek open yet – make the front bands first.
FINALLY
LEFT FRONT BAND Weave in all ends neatly on WS.
Use smaller size circular and color 1. Soak sweater in lukewarm water. Gently squeeze out
excess water and then roll up in a towel. Lay sweater
Begin at top on neck edge (on RS). Pick up and knit sts flat to dry, patting it out to finished measurements. It is
along front edge as follows: only when the sweater has been washed and dried that
On neck edge: Pick up and knit 1 st in outermost edge it will look its best and the raised back will “lay in place
and then 1 st in each garter ridge. properly.”
On body and ribbing: It is usually best to pick up and
knit 2 sts for every 3 rows. The last st is in the bottom MEASUREMENTS SCHEMATIC
row of ribbing. A ≈ 32¾ (36, 38½, 41½, 44¼, 47¾, 50¾, 53¾, 57¼, 60) in
/ 83.5 (91, 98, 105.5, 112.5, 121, 129, 136.5, 145.5, 152.5)
Rows 1-10: Knit back and forth with the last row on RS. cm
Row 11: BO knitwise on WS. B ≈ 17¾ (17¾, 18¼, 18½, 19, 19¼, 19¾, 20, 20½, 21) in /
45 (45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53) cm
RIGHT FRONT BAND C ≈ 8 (8, 8¼, 8¾, 9, 9½, 9¾, 10¼, 10¾, 11) in / 20 (20, 21,
Use smaller size circular and color 1. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) cm
D ≈ 9¾ (9¾, 9¾, 9¾, 9¾, 9¾, 9¾, 9¾, 9¾, 9¾) in / 25 (25,
Begin at lower edge of ribbing (on RS). Pick up and knit 25, 25, 25, 25, 25, 25, 25, 25) cm
the same number of sts as for left band. E ≈ 8¾ (8¾, 9, 9¼, 9½, 9⅝, 9¾, 10, 10¼, 10½) in / 22.5
(22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 25.5, 26, 26.5) cm
Rows 1-4: Knit back and forth. F ≈ 12 (12¼, 12¾, 13¼, 14¼, 15¼, 16¾, 18, 18½, 19) in /
Row 5 (WS): Make 7 buttonholes on this row. The top 30.5 (31, 32.5, 33.5, 36, 38.5, 42.5, 45.5, 47, 48.5) cm
buttonhole is placed at center of neckband, the bottom G ≈ 18¼ (18¼, 18¼, 17¾, 17¾, 17¼, 17¼, 17¼, 17, 17) in
one about 4 sts up from lower edge of ribbing and the / 46 (46, 46, 45, 45, 44, 44, 44, 43, 43) cm
rest spaced evenly in between. Knit row and bind off 2 H ≈ 6¾ (6¾, 7¼, 7½, 8, 8¼, 8½, 9, 9¾, 10) in / 17.5 (17.5,
or 3 sts (depending on button size) for each buttonhole. 18.5, 19, 20, 21, 21.5, 23, 25, 25.5) cm
Row 6 (RS): Knit, and, at each buttonhole, CO the same
number of sts as bound off on previous row.

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TIPS & SHORTCUTS

To avoid questions: Before you begin knitting, read through the pattern.

Stitch count: Always knit or crochet a gauge swatch as recommended in the pattern. If
your stitch count doesn’t match the gauge given in the pattern, try again with larger or
smaller needles or hook. If your gauge doesn’t match that in the pattern, your item will not
be the correct size or shape.

Highlight the size you will knit or crochet throughout the pattern to make it easier to follow
the instructions.

Charts: It will be easier to follow a chart if you mark your row with a ruler and magnetic
board or sticky note.

Ease: The amount of ease included in our garments varies depending on the type and
shape of the garment. To determine the right size, we recommend that you first measure
your body. Then you can calculate the garment size depending on how much ease you
want the garment to have. The schematics for each piece show all the garment
measurements.

Two-color stranded knitting: When knitting more than 3-4 stitches of the same color, twist the
color strands around each other on the wrong side to avoid long strands or “floats” on the
back. If the yarns need to be twisted on several rows/rounds, make sure you do not stack the
twists in the same place to prevent the yarns from showing through on the right side.

Tips för hand dyed yarn: Make sure you have enough yarn to complete your project. The
colors may vary from time to time. To get a smooth color mix, you can alternate between
two skeins: knit two rows from one and two rows from another skein.

ABBREVIATIONS
KNITTING
alt = alternately, approx. = approximately, beg = begin, bl = back loop, BO = bind off, BOR = beginning of
row/round, cc = contrasting color, cn = cable needle, CO = cast on, col = color, cont = continue, dec =
decrease, dpn(s) = double-pointed needles, EOR = end of row/round, fl = front loop, g st = garter stitch,
inc = increase, k1f&b = knit in front and back loop of same stitch, k = knit (stitch), k2tog = knit two stitches
together (right-slanting decrease), kw = knitwise, LH = left hand needle, m = marker, mm = millimeters,
mc = main color, p = purl (stitch), patt = pattern, pm = place marker, pw = purlwise, rep = repeat, rnd(s) =
round/rounds, RH = right hand needle, RM = remove marker, RS = right side, sl = slip, sl m = slip marker, ssk
= slip, slip, knit, st(s) = stitches, St st = stockinette/stocking stitch, tog = together, WS = wrong side, wyib =
with yarn in back, wyif = with yarn in front, yo = yarn over

CROCHETING
approx. = approximately, beg = begin, bl = back loop, ch = chain stitch, col = color, cont = continue,
dc = double crochet, dec = decrease, dtr = double treble crochet, fl = front loop, hdc = half double
crochet, htr = half treble crochet, inc = increase, m = marker, mc = main color, rep = repeat, rnd/rnds
= round/rounds, RS = right side, sc = single crochet, sl st = slip stitch, sts = stitches, tog = together, tr =
treble crochet, tr tr = triple treble crochet, WS = wrong side, yo = yarn over

DIFFICULTY
* = Suitable for those who have just started knitting or crocheting
** = Suitable for those who have knitted or crocheted some before
*** = Suitable for those who are experienced knitters or crocheters

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A ≈ (83,5) 91 (98) 105,5 (112,5) 121 (129) 136,5 (145,5) 152,5 cm
B ≈ (45) 45 (46) 47 (48) 49 (50) 51 (52) 53 cm
C ≈ (20) 20 (21) 22 (23) 24 (25) 26 (27) 28 cm
D ≈ (25) 25 (25) 25 (25) 25 (25) 25 (25) 25 cm
E ≈ (22,5) 22,5 (23) 23,5 (24) 24,5 (25) 25,5 (26) 26,5 cm
F ≈ (30,5) 31,0 (32,5) 33,5 (36) 38,5 (42,5) 45,5 (47) 48,5 cm
G ≈ (46) 46 (46) 45 (45) 44 (44) 44 (43) 43 cm
H ≈ (17,5) 17,5 (18,5) 19 (20) 21 (21,5) 23 (25) 25,5 cm