This is a pattern for an historically inspired cardigan (1890s Cycling sweater) AND modern fit cardigan worked from the top down and in the round with a bit of colourwork, corrugated rib (side seams), and puff/no-puff sleeve option, plus instructions for an optional afterthought pocket/pockets.

This pattern is intended for intermediate to advanced knitters who are experienced using charts. All colourwork motifs are charted as well as the yoke shaping per size to guide you with neck and armscye shaping.
The yoke shaping is shown as a half chart, for example you will knit Round 1 reading the chart from right to left to the centre back st, then work Round 1 back from left to right to centre front. The steeks are not shown on the charts. You will also need to beable to find your place within a repeat and extend patterning.

Overall, the stitch patterning is not complicated and this garment is a basic v-neck cardigan with a wide button band. However, you may need to work personal adjustments and/or omit some instructions, if you would like less shaping over the garment.
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Antique buttons from Etsy and modern buttons from Haulin’ Hoof Farm Store.

#sizeinclusive

yarn:
Shetland 4ply by Gathered Sheep Yarns; Fingering; 100% Pure Shetland Wool; 233yds (213m) / 55g
approximate yarn amounts:
MC (Raven)
No Puff - 7 (7, 7, 7) 8, 8, 9 (10, 12, 13) {15} balls
With Puff - 7 (7, 8, 8) 8, 9, 10 (11, 13, 14) {16} balls
CC (Greenfinch/Golden Ring) - 1 (1, 1, 2) 2, 2, 2 (2, 2, 2) {2} balls
needles:
2.5mm (us no 1.5) circular (for button band/collar)
2.75mm (us no 2) circular/DPNs for sleeves
crochet hook for provisional cast on
gauge:
25.5 sts x 34 rows = 4in / 10cm measured over Broken Rib patterning on 2.75mm needles
28 sts x 34 rows = 4in / 10cm measured over 1 x 1 Rib and 2 x 2 rib patterning on 2.75mm needles
27 sts x 36 rows = 4in / 10cm measured over button band patterning on 2.5mm needles
Some knitters work stranded and single-coloured at different gauges. Change needles, as needed, to keep gauge the same throughout.
approximate finished size:
chest circumference (buttoned) - 30.25 (33.5, 37, 40.5) 41.5, 46.75, 48.5 (52, 55.5, 56.75) {62.5} in / 77 (85.5, 94, 102.5) 106, 119, 123 (131.5, 141, 144) {159} cm
additional tools:
Needle, st markers, st holders, 10 - 15 buttons (10 - 15mm diameter), waste yarn for pockets