Why aren’t there V-neck yoke cardigan patterns without steeks? Here’s one now! This pattern is in support of the Fashion Framework article, “V-Neck Yoke Sweater” in the Winter 2025–2026 issue of Cast On.

Sizes
Womens XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X, 4X)

Finished Measurements
Chest at Underarm: 34.25 (38.25, 42.25, 46.25) (50.25, 54.25, 58.25, 62.25)”
Finished Length: 23.5 (24.5, 25.5, 26.5) (27.5, 28.5, 29.5, 30.5)”

Design Ease
About 4 – 6” above chest measurement

Materials
* Jody Long ALBA ARAN (100g/175 yards, 50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% rayon)
6 (6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins 1003 Scree (MC) and 1 sk ea 1006 Lake (CC1), 1013 Forest (CC2), 1015 Mustard (CC3), 1008 Ginger (CC4), and 1007 Rage (CC5).

• One pair each 40” (40mm) size 6 (4.0mm) and size 8 (5.0mm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain correct gauge and accommodate stitches.
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• 8- ¾” diameter buttons

Gauge
In Stockinette stitch using larger needles, 18 stitches and 28 rows = 4”/10cm. To save time, take time to check gauge.

Construction Notes
Body is worked in one piece flat from the bottom up to the armholes. Sleeves are then worked separately and attached to the body to form the yoke.