A classic cut cardigan with distinctive crochet buttons.

A versatile cardigan, effortlessly matching with almost anything. Fitted shoulders, classic fit, minimal round neck, and crochet buttons that are integrated into the design using the same yarn, are the main features of this pattern.
The cardigan is worked top down. First, the back yoke is worked flat, shaped with increases. The fronts are done separately before picking up and knitting the sleeve stitches along the shoulders. At this point, the yoke and sleeves are shaped using the contiguous method. The sleeves are worked seamlessly in the round.
The button bands and neck are worked by picking up stitches. And the buttons are crocheted.
The model in the picture is 169 cm / 5 ́75” tall and wears a size 2.

LEVEL
Intermediate (2/3)

YARN
8 (8, 9, 10, 10) (11, 12, 13) skeins of Lalouknits Fluff by Crea-Kat (50 g = 110 m / 120 yds) (32% Superfine Alpaca, 21% Wool and 32% Cotton).
4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 8) skeins of Kid Seta by Gepard (25 g = 210 m / 229 yds) (70% Mohair and 30% Silk).
The cardigan is worked by holding two strands of yarn together.
For the sample, we used Lalouknits Fluff in colourway “102” and Kid seta in colourway “406”.

NEEDLES
6 mm / US 10 circular needles, cable length 80 or 100 cm / 32 or 40” for the body and 40 or 60 cm / 16 or 24” for the yoke and sleeves.
5 mm / US 8 circular needles, cable length 40 or 60 cm / 16 or 24” for the hem and cuffs.
4 mm / US 6 circular needles, cable length 80 or 100 cm / 32 or 40” and 40 or 60 cm / 16 or 24” for the neck and button bands.
4 mm / G-6 crochet hook, for the buttons.
3 mm / US 3 circular needles, 80 cm / 32” cable for the button band Co and BO.

GAUGE
After blocking: 16.5 sts x 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm /4 x 4” on 6 mm / US 10 needles in stockinette stitch worked flat.
Please keep in mind that 17 stitches per 10 cm / 4 ” will result in a slightly smaller garment, whilst 16 stitches per 10 cm / 4 ” will result in a slightly larger garment.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)
This cardigan is designed to have a regular fit and is intended to be worn with approximately 8 cm / 3.25” of positive ease at the bust.
Finished bust circumference: 89.5 (94.5, 101.5, 106.5, 111.5) (121, 131, 140.5) cm / 35.75 (37.75, 40.5, 42.5, 44.5) (48.5, 52.5, 56.25)”.
Please refer to the finished bust circumference and choose the size that will result in a positive ease closest to this recommendation.
As a reference, sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) are intended to fit an actual bust circumference of about 80–85 (85–90, 90–95, 95–100, 100–110) (110–120, 120–130, 130–140) cm / 31.5–33.5 (33.5–35.5, 35.5–37.5, 37.5–39.25, 39.25–43.25) (43.25–47.25, 47.25–51.25, 51.25–55)”.
Body Length: 48 (50, 51.5, 53, 53.5) (54, 55, 56) cm / 19.25 (20, 20.5, 21.25, 21.5) (21.5, 22, 22.5)” from mid back (not including neck ribbing) to hem.