This pattern provides instructions for a woman’s cardigan and top, knitted in King Cole DK yarn.

22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4“) 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: 81/86cm / 32/34”), (Size 2: 91/97cm / 36/38”), (Size 3: 102/107cm / 40/42”), (Size 4: 112/117cm / 44/46”),(Size 5: 122/127cm / 48/50”).

Yarn used:
King Cole Tropical Beaches DK - 200g balls.
557 yrds/510m
Shades: 4853-Banana Beach, 4860-Patara Beach.

Cardigan:
(Size 1:  2 balls yarn), (Size 2:  2 balls yarn), (Size 3:  3 balls yarn), (Size 4:  3 balls yarn), (Size 5:  3 balls yarn)

Top:
(Size 1:  2 balls yarn), (Size 2:  2 balls yarn), (Size 3:  2 balls yarn), (Size 4:  2 balls yarn), (Size 5:  3 balls yarn)

Each size of the Cardigan pattern requires 4 buttons.

This pattern requires a stitch holder. When knitting the cardigan, a 3.25mm (UK10 – USA3) 100cm circular knitting needle is also required.