You need about 20-24 ounces 4-ply acrylic yarn or wool yarn, 14-inch standard knitting needles, seven 3/4-inch buttons, size G crochet hook for button band.

Because of the large multiple involved in the pattern, two ways are given to make the sweater; A and B.

Size 30 - Use needles size 5 and 7 and pattern A
Size 32 - Use needles size 6 and 8 and pattern A
Size 34 - Use needles size 7 and 9 and pattern A
Size 36 - Use needles size 6 and 8 and pattern B
Size 38 - Use needles size 7 and 9 and pattern B