Amikomi Yoke Cardigan by Noriko Ichikawa

This is a top-down, oversized, circular yoke cardigan. “Amikomi” is a Japanese word meaning “stranded knitting”. It combines vintage charm with a modern silhouette with a roomy body and sleeves and a short body.
It is worked in the round from the neck rib with a double knitting border around it, then the yoke is worked down to the underarms. For a visual appeal, several sets of short rows are added between the colorwork pattern to make the back higher. After the sleeves are separated, the body is worked in round to the ribbed hem. The sleeves are also knit in the round. Finally, after the center of the front steek is reinforced with crochet, then cut open, stitches are picked up and knit for the button bands. Typically, inconspicuous yarn is used for the crochet reinforcement, but deliberately using a contrasting color could give a lovely result. We prepared a detailed explanation as well as a video on “How to reinforce the steeking with a crochet hook”. Links to the techniques used are also provided.
This pattern provides two versions of the colorwork: Multicolor and Monochrome. Please enjoy choosing colors!

Biches & Bûches Le Petit Lambswool

MC - Beige
CC1 - Dark Orange Grey
CC2 - Green Pink Turquoise
CC3 - Yellow Mustard
CC4 - Off-white

Amikomi Yoke Cardigan
Multicolor version
Yarn A: 4, 5, 5 (5, 5, 6) 6, 6, 6 skeins of Beige.
Yarn B: 1 skein of Dark Orange Grey.
Yarn C: 1 skein of Green pink turquoise.
Yarn D: 1 skein of Yellow Mustard.
Yarn E: 1 skein of Off-white.

Size 1
Yarn A: 4 skeins of Beige.
Yarn B: 1 skein of Dark Orange Grey.
Yarn C: 1 skein of Green pink turquoise.
Yarn D: 1 skein of Yellow Mustard.
Yarn E: 1 skein of Off-white.

Sizes 2, 3, 4, 5
Yarn A: 5 skeins of Beige.
Yarn B: 1 skein of Dark Orange Grey.
Yarn C: 1 skein of Green pink turquoise.
Yarn D: 1 skein of Yellow Mustard.
Yarn E: 1 skein of Off-white.

Sizes 6, 7, 8, 9
Yarn A: 6 skeins of Beige.
Yarn B: 1 skein of Dark Orange Grey.
Yarn C: 1 skein of Green pink turquoise.
Yarn D: 1 skein of Yellow Mustard.
Yarn E: 1 skein of Off-white.

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Monochrome version
Yarn F: 5, 5, 6 (6, 6, 6) 7, 7, 7 skeins of Dark Gray.
Yarn G: 1 skein of Beige.
Yarn H: 1 skein of Medium Gray.


Sizes 1, 2
Yarn F: 5 skeins of Dark Gray.
Yarn G: 1 skein of Beige.
Yarn H: 1 skein of Medium Gray.

Sizes 3 (4, 5, 6)
Yarn F: 6 skeins of Dark Gray.
Yarn G: 1 skein of Beige.
Yarn H: 1 skein of Medium Gray.

Sizes 7, 8, 9
Yarn F: 7 skeins of Dark Gray.
Yarn G: 1 skein of Beige.
Yarn H: 1 skein of Medium Gray.

• 26 sts and 31 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette stitch and colorwork with 3.5mm / US 4 needle, after blocking.
• 26 sts and 36 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette stitch with 3.25 mm / US 3 needle, after blocking.

Adjust needle size as needed to obtain gauge.

• Colorwork: 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle, 80 cm / 32” or longer AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
• Stockinette stitch & rib of hem and sleeves: 3.25 mm / US 3 circular needle, 80 cm / 32” or longer AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
• Rib of neck and button bands: 3 mm / US 2½ circular needle, 80 cm / 32” or longer AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.

Sizes
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9

• Body circumference: 114, 120.5, 126 (133.5, 143, 149) 155.5, 167, 175.5 cm / 45, 47½, 49½ (52½, 56¼, 58¾) 61¼, 65¾, 69”
• Armhole circumference: 39, 41.5, 43 (44, 46.5, 48) 49, 55.5, 60 cm / 15¼, 16¼, 17 (17¼, 18¼, 19) 19½, 21¾, 23½”
• These measurements can be achieved only with the correct gauge. Please select the size that gives you the desired ease based on the finished measurements.
• The model is 165cm / 5’5” tall and wearing a size 3, with approximately 39 cm / 15¼” ease in the bust and 16 cm / 6¼” ease in the armhole circumference in relation to the arm.

• Handwash, 30°C
• Dry flat on a towel
• Manipulate with care while wet so your knit doesn't get stretched