The backs of both cardigan and shell are knit in seed stitch.

Knitted Measurements from Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book (2002):

• To fit Small (Medium, Large)
• Bust (buttoned) 36 (39, 44)“/91.5 (99, 111.5)cm
• Length: 21½ (22, 22½)“/54.5 (56, 57)cm
• Upper Arm: 12½ (13½, 14½)“/32.5 (34, 37)cm

Materials from Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book (2002):

• 9 (10, 11) 1¾oz/50g balls (each approx 187yd/170m) of wool sport yarn in camel
• One pair each sizes 2 and 4 (3 and 3.5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge.
• Cable needle (cn)
• Five 5/8”/15mm buttons

Gauges from Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book (2002):

• (in St st) 26 sts and 38 rows = 4”/10cm using larger needles
• (in seed st) 26 sts and 44 rows = 4”/10cm using larger needles
• (in chart pats) 33 sts and 38 rows = 4”/10cm using larger needles
• Take time to check gauges

From VK, Winter 1998/99

Worked in an array of traditional Guernsey patterns, the cardigan front is a masterpiece of twisted ribs and sculpted stitches. Underneath, a perfectly fitted shell that picks up the diamond pattern from the cardigan sleeves, reinterpreted as a center front band.