This Cardigan is worked flat from the bottom up in pieces and seamed. The neck edging and button bands are picked up and knit once the Body is complete, a circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in size S.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 38¼ (41¾, 46¼, 49¾, 54¼) (57¾, 62¼, 65¾, 70¼)” (buttoned)
Length: 23¼ (23¾, 24¼, 24¾, 25¼) (25¾, 26, 26, 26¾)”

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns Anti-Pilling® Everyday Worsted Luster (94% Anti-Pilling Acrylic, 6% Rayon; 3.5oz/100g, 174yds/160m)
• 2185-05 Aqua – 6 (7, 7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) balls
Needle: US Size 8 (5 mm) and US Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight
and US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 24” or longer circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch holder or waste yarn, locking stitch markers, cable needle, 7 – ¾” buttons

GAUGE
18 sts x 24 rows = 4” in St st with larger needle
Save time, check your gauge.

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:
• Knit and purl stitches.
• K2tog and ssk decreases.
• Kfb increases.
• Seaming with mattress stitch.
• Picking up and knitting stitches.
• Making buttonholes and attaching buttons.
• Cables.