This pattern provides instructions for two styles of women’s cardigans, knitted in King Cole DK yarn.

26 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4“) over third rib pattern using 4mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

To fit chest:
(Size 1: 81cm/ 32”), (Size 2: 86cm/ 34”), (Size 3: 91cm/ 36”), (Size 4: 97cm/ 38”), (Size 5: 102cm/ 40”), (Size 6: 107cm/ 42”).(Size 7: 112cm/ 44”).

Yarn used:
King Cole Baby Alpaca DK - 50g balls.
110yrds/101m
Shades: 665-Evergreen, 500-Camel.

Long Cardigan:
(Size 1: 20 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 2: 21 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 3: 22 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 4: 23 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 5: 25 balls yarn + 7 buttons),
(Size 6: 26 balls yarn + 7 buttons),
(Size 7: 28 balls yarn + 7 buttons).

Short Cardigan:
(Size 1: 15 balls yarn + 4 buttons),
(Size 2: 16 balls yarn + 4 buttons),
(Size 3: 17 balls yarn + 4 buttons),
(Size 4: 18 balls yarn + 4 buttons),
(Size 5: 19 balls yarn + 5 buttons),
(Size 6: 20 balls yarn + 5 buttons),
(Size 7: 21 balls yarn + 5 buttons).

This pattern requires one pair of Extra Long Knitting Needles size 4mm or 4mm Circular Needle.