This pattern makes a buttoned Cardigan that has vertical line details on the front panels, vertically ribbed raglan sleeves, and a hood.

SIZES Small (Medium, Large, X-Large): sizes are tighter for a more formal fit (size up for a more oversized, roomy fit).
Finished Chest circumference (with about 2 inches of ease, or go a size up for about 4 inches of ease): 36 (40, 44, 48) inches
Sleeve lengths: 17.5 (18.5, 19.5, 20.5 in), measured from armpit to wrist.

GAUGE: 12 sts and 12 rows = 4 inches of Griddle St (sc, dc) with 5.0 mm (H) hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)

SUPPLIES
Yarn: Big Twist Worsted Weight
Skeins: 5-6
Hook: 5.0mm (H) hook, 4.0mm (G) hook
Other: Stitch markers, Yarn needle, Scissors, Six buttons (sized ¾” or 7/8”), thread, and thread needle

SPECIAL STITCHES and ABBREVIATIONS:
RS: Right Side
WS: Wrong Side
Sk: skip
Dec: decrease
Sc: single crochet
Dc: double crochet
V-st: in same space (dc, ch 1, dc).
Griddle St: first row: sc, dc. Next rows: dc in sc, sc in dc.
FPdc: double crochet around the front of previous row’s st.
BPdc: double crochet around the back of previous row’s st.
FPTC: treble crochet around the front of a previous row’s st.