Join us at YFE for this stunning top-down cardigan workshop - a beautiful layering piece that combines sport weight merino with lace weight mohair for incredible softness, structure, and depth. A round of applause for Cafe Creme by Eri Shimizu 👏
This cardigan is worked from the top down, beginning at the collar. The back is worked flat to the underarms with shaping, then the fronts are picked up and worked separately before joining to complete the body. Front bands are picked up and finished with an elegant I-cord bind off. Sleeves are picked up and worked in the round to the cuff. This construction allows you to try on as you go and customize your fit.
Yarn Requirements
🧶Sport Weight Yarn (MC)- Approximately 1335 (1375, 1425, 1650) (1800, 1980, 2100) yards
🧶Lace Weight Yarn (CC)- Approximately 1115 (1150, 1190, 1380) (1505, 1600, 1700) yards
Shop Model is knit in Schwedenrot DK using 5 skeins in size Medium
Needles
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US 7 (4.5 mm), 32” or longer circular needle
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US 5 (3.75 mm), 24” circular needle
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Or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge (after blocking)
Using US 7 with MC and CC held together
18 sts and 24 rows = 4” in Stockinette
24 sts and 44 rows in chart = 6¾” x 6¼”
Sizes
Finished bust measurements (Back x 2):
45¼ (47¾, 49½, 53) (57½, 62½, 67¾)”
Sample is shown in size 1 with 12¾” positive ease at the bust.
Tools
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4 removable markers
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10-12 stitch markers
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Tapestry needle
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Spare US 7 needle
Skill Level: ●●●
Class Dates
Starts Saturday, March 28, 2026
Meets for 8 weeks
2:00pm-4:00pm
This is a fantastic project for knitters ready to elevate their skills with garment construction, chart work, and working with two yarns held together.
We can’t wait to cast on with you!
