Jo Sharp Yoke Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Jo Sharp Yoke Cardigan

What is Being Made

The Jo Sharp Yoke Cardigan is a classic knitted cardigan featuring a yoke construction worked flat and seamed together. This design is available in multiple sizes with options for different length variations, including a longer version with an extended base section. The cardigan is designed for knitters with novice-level skill, making it an accessible project for those new to garment construction.

Techniques Used

This cardigan employs seamed construction and is worked flat on needles rather than in the round, which allows for straightforward shaping and assembly. The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting techniques including increases and decreases worked evenly across rows to shape the yoke. The garment is constructed by creating individual panels that are later laid flat and seamed together, a traditional method that provides structure and definition to the finished piece.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the Jo Sharp Yoke Cardigan is Stocking Stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a neat appearance on the right side and bumpy texture on the wrong side. The pattern incorporates K2tog (knit two together) decreases to shape the yoke and create the fitted silhouette. Shaping rows feature evenly distributed decreases across the row, with specific stitch counts varying by size: Size A decreases 1 stitch, while Sizes B and C decrease 3 stitches evenly across the final row before the yoke shaping begins.

Materials

The Jo Sharp Yoke Cardigan requires 9.00mm needles (USA size 13, UK size 00) for the main construction. The pattern calls for one pair of 9.00mm needles and one 9.00mm circular needle measuring 60cm in length. The yarn is worked with two strands held together, which creates a thicker fabric suitable for the larger needle size. The pattern includes tension guidance and conversion tables to help knitters achieve the correct gauge before beginning the project.

Pattern Structure

The cardigan is worked in three sizes with varying finished dimensions. Cast-on instructions begin with 34 stitches for the initial panels, with a separate cast-on of 40 stitches for other sections. The yoke shaping involves working approximately 40–53 centimetres of Stocking Stitch depending on size, followed by strategic decreases to form the yoke. The pattern includes general instructions, abbreviations, and metric-to-imperial conversion tables to support knitters throughout the project.