This pattern is available in English & in German.

This cardigan is knit from the top down and features set-in sleeves that are knit simultaneously, without short rows, with the upper body. Model in photos is wearing size XL.

The upper back section is adorned with a lovely lace pattern that reminds me of lollipops, hence its name. The lace pattern can be knit with or without the beads. The cardigan’s fronts are increased and start overlapping just around the bust area.
Instructions are given for short and ¾-length sleeves.

Sizes:
XXS (XS, S, M, L1, L2)(XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) – to fit 32 (34, 36, 38, 40)(42, 44, 48, 52, 56)” chest /to fit 81 (86, 91, 97, 102) (107, 112, 122, 132, 142) cm chest

Yarn:
Fingering Weight Yarn, approx. 850 (950, 1050, 1150, 1250)(1350, 1450, 1550, 1650, 1700) yards if working ¾-length sleeves, for short sleeves you will need less yarn.

Gauge:
24 sts & 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch on larger sized needles, after blocking.

Needles:
U.S. 6 (4 mm) circular 16” & 32’’ needle & DPN (if not using magic loop) use the size needles that gets gauge
U.S. 4 (3.5 mm) circular 32” needle & DPN (if not using magic loop)
Optional: U.S. 1 (2.25 mm) or U.S. 2 (2.5 mm) circular 32” needles – used only to pick up stitches.
Two spare circular needles.

Notions:
Scrap yarn or spare needle to hold stitches
different colored stitch markers, tapestry needle, approx. 50 size 8 or 6 beads, crochet hook to attach beads.