This is an updated version of my Four Day Cardigan with a new vertical rib button band, worked along with the body. Also, this version has been graded for a wide range of sizes. It features a three-button closure at the neck and bell sleeves. It is worked top down in one piece to underarm. Once there, sleeve stitches are placed on hold and the body is worked downward to the elegant cable ribbed edging. A great pattern for the beginning top-down sweater knitter; this pattern includes simple raglan shaping and easy techniques. It is worked at a large gauge on big needles making for a very quick knit.

Size:
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished Measurements:
Bust: 33 ½ (37, 41, 44 ½) (48 ¼, 52, 55 ¾, 59 ½)” / 85 (94, 104, 113) (122.5, 132, 141.2, 151) cm Intended to be worn with 2-8”/ 5-20 cm of positive ease. Choose a size that is 2-8”/ 5-20 cm larger than your actual bust measurement. Sample shown is Size 3 on a 34” bust.
Yarn:
Approx 655 (700, 750, 800) (858, 918, 983, 1051) yds of light chunky or heavy worsted weight yarn.
Sample shown was made with nine 50g /87yd skeins of Tahki Yarns Rio (50% alpaca, 35% merino wool and 15% silk) in color 8.

Sadly, this yarn has been discontinued. Some suitable alternatives are Cape May Fiber BFL Superwash or Malabrigo Worsted.

Needles:
Main needle: US Size 10 (6mm) 24”/ 61 cm (or longer) and 16”/ 40.5 cm circulars or size needle to obtain gauge.
Garter Edging needle: US Size 9 (5.5mm) 24”/ 61 cm (or longer) and 16”/ 40.5 cm circulars or needles 2 sizes smaller than main needle.
Gauge:
13 sts and 22 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Garter Ridge Pattern on main needle. 13 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St St on main needle.

Notions:
Cable needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn, three 1”/2.5 cm buttons, sewing needle and thread.