This pattern provides instructions for two styles of cardigans, knitted in King Cole Big Value DK yarn.

11 stitches to 5cm (2“) over stocking stitch 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: 66/71cm / 26/28”), (Size 2: 76/81cm / 30/32”), (Size 3: 86/91cm / 34/36”), (Size 4: 97/102cm / 38/40”), (Size 5: 107/112cm / 42/44”).

Yarn used:
King Cole Big Value DK - 100g balls.
320yrds/293m

Cardigan with Sleeves:
(Size 1: 3 balls yarn + 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons),
(Size 2: 3 balls yarn + 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons),
(Size 3: 4 balls yarn + 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons),
(Size 4: 4 balls yarn + 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons),
(Size 5: 4 balls yarn + 1 ball contrast + 5 buttons).

Cardigan without Sleeves:
(Size 1: 2 balls yarn + 5 buttons), (Size 2: 3 balls yarn + 5 buttons), (Size 3: 3 balls yarn + 5 buttons), (Size 4: 3 balls yarn + 5 buttons), (Size 5: 3 balls yarn + 5 buttons).