GARMENT CONSTRUCTION:
This gorgeous Cardigan is worked in one piece, knitted seamless from the top down. Body is worked flat, and Sleeves are later picked up and worked in the round.
Two options are given for the buttonband and cuff pattern.

WHAT YOU NEED:
YARN:
ARAN RICO Essentials Soft merino
Colour Grey 076, 50g/100m per skein
Total usage approx.: 1000 (1100, 1200, 1350, 1450, 1600) m

NEEDLES:
5mm Long circular needles for body, hemline and buttonband
5mm Short circular needles (or DPN’s) for Sleeves and Cuffs

ACCESSORIES:
Stitch Markers, Stitch Holder, Tapestry needle,
Buttons (22-24mm)
The number of buttons depends on how far you want to space them apart.

GAUGE:
16 sts x 26 rows on 4x4”/10x10 cm square in textured pattern with 5mm needles

SIZES:
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL) -> can be made larger if desired!
DIMENSIONS:
LENGTH: 70 (70, 72, 72, 73, 73) cm / 27.5 (27.5, 28.5, 28.5, 29, 29)“ adjustable.
FINISHED BUST: 100 (115, 120, 135, 150, 160) cm / 40 (45, 47, 53, 59, 63)”
Designed to be worn with about 6-10” positive ease.
Choose your actual bust measurements and then work towards a size that matches your approx. positive ease.