finished measurements
shoulder width
12 (12¾, 13¼, 13¾, 14¼, 15¼, 16, 16¾, 17¼, 18)“ / 30.5 (32.5, 33.5, 35, 36.5, 38.5, 40.5, 42.5, 43.5, 45.5) cm
at bust
30¾ (32½, 35¾, 38¼, 41¼, 43¾, 45¾, 48¾, 51¾, 55)” / 78 (83, 90.5, 97, 105, 111.5, 116, 124, 131.5, 139.5) cm
sample shown in 13¾“ / 35 cm shoulder, 38¼” / 97 cm bust size
suggested ease at bust: 0-2” / 0-5 cm positive

yarn
chickadee
gingerbread 120 / 8 (8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11) skeins

needles
16” circular in size US 7 / 4.5 mm
32” or longer circular in size US 7 / 4.5 mm
dpns in size US 7 / 4.5 mm
needles of preferred style for working small circumferences in the round in size US 7 / 4.5 mm
dpns or circular of any length in size US 4 / 3.5 mm

notes
Cardigan is worked from the top down with set-in sleeves. Front bands are cast on separately then joined in and worked at the same time as the body. I-cord trim at cuffs and hem complement the edging pattern. Sleeve sts are picked up and knitted around armhole. Sleeve caps shaped with short rows.

skills required
Long-tail, cable, knitted, and provisional cast ons, increasing, decreasing, short rows, working small circumferences in the round, picking up stitches. Tutorials and illustrations provided for most techniques. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

Note: The Copperplate pattern download now includes instructions for lengthening the cardigan and adding Copperplate Pockets to the design.

Need help? If you have questions about Copperplate—or just want to share your progress!—please visit the Copperplate discussion thread in the Blue Bee Knits group.