The Yps cardigan women is a modern, easy to style and easy to wear cardigan. The name Yps is short for Ypsilon (the German word for the letter “Y”) and it’s part of the YPScapsule-Collection YPStop (women),
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With unique construction, the cardiganstarts with a split hem from the bottom, then joined at the sides. The body is worked in rows from band edge to band edge, then separated at underarm, with back and fronts using short row stockinette shaping. Next, stitches for the sleeves are cast on and worked together with the upper fronts and back in garter stitch; the sleeves are joined at the shoulders using the 3-needle method. Finally, stitches for the button and buttonhole bands are picked up and worked in garter stitch.
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SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
The pattern contains some complex techniques for the unique construction, as provisional cast on for the underarms and using short rows. Everything is explained or/ and links to video tutorials are given.

SIZES
1 (2 / 3 / 4 / 5) 6 (7 / 8 / 9 / 10)
(~ XXS (XS / S / M / L) XL (XXL / 3XL / 4XL / 5XL))
Finished Chest Circumference: 93,25 (97,75 / 102,25 / 109 / 117,75) 126,75 (137,75 / 149 / 160 / 171) cm
36.75 (38.5 / 40.25 / 43 / 46.25) 50 (54.25 / 58.75 / 63 / 67.25) inches
To fit bust circumference 75 (80 / 85 / 90 / 100) 110 (120 / 130 / 140 / 150) cm
(29.5 (31.5 / 33.5 / 35.5 / 39.5) 43.25 (47.25 / 51.25 / 55 / 59) inches

EASE
-->Sizing is a guide only and you should pick the finished measurement size closest to the wearers bust circumference
plus 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) of positive ease. The cardigan has a relaxed fit.

NEEDLES
Circular needle to obtain gauge: recommended 4,5 mm (US 7) with a length at least of 100-120 cm (40-48 inches) // additional needle (similar size) for 3-needle bind off

GAUGE
18 sts x 30 rows = 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) in stockinette stitch, blocked
18 sts x 35 rows = 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) in garter stitch, blocked

YARN
Worsted or DK weight or yarn to obtain requested gauge
Sample: BC GARN Loch Lomond (DK; 100% wool; 150m (164 yds) per 50g) in shade 19 sand
Or Kremke Soul Wool, Reborn Jeans DK (Worsted; 70% cotton, 25% polyester, 5% other fibres; 300m (328 yds) per 100g)

METRES NEEDED
900 (1050 / 1100 / 1200 / 1350) 1500 (1600 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900) m
980 (1140 / 1200 / 1310 / 1470) 1640 (1740 / 1850 / 1960 / 2130) yds
-->The amount stated is calculated generously to have enough on hand for swatching and adjustments
-->Yardage may vary a bit from knitter to knitter, yarn to yarn! Have always a bit more in stock to be on the safe side.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (4) // Stitch holders or waste yarn // Tapestry needle // crochet hook and contrast yarn for provisional cast-on at underarms // 6 buttons approx. diameter 1-1,5 cm (0.4-0.6 inches)