Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
To fit bust sizes: 69-76.5 (79-86.5, 89-96.5, 99-107, 109-117)(119.5-127, 129.5-137, 140-147.5, 150-157.5) cm / 27-30 (31-34, 35-38, 39-42, 43-46)(47-50, 51-54, 55-58, 59-62) inches

Finished Measurements
Body circumference (when buttoned): 82.5 (93, 103, 103, 123)(133.5, 143.5, 154, 164) cm /
32½ (36½, 40½, 44½, 48½)(52½, 56½, 60½, 64½) inches
Regular Body length (measured at side): 33 cm / 13 inches
Cropped Body length (measured at side): 18 cm / 7 inches

Intended ease is 6.5-14 cm / 2½-5½+ inches of positive ease. Shown in Size 1 (Fucsia) and Size 2 (Charcoal) on models with 76 cm / 30 inch busts

Materials
Yarn: Worsted weight
Recommended Yarn: Illimani Yarns FELI (70% Ultra Fine Merino, 30% Cashmere; 150 meters / 164 yards per 50g)
regular length: 5 (6, 6, 7, 7)(8, 9, 10, 11) skeins, shown in shade 404/401 Charcoal/Ash
cropped length: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6)(7, 8, 8, 9) skeins, shown in shade 06/401 Fucsia/Ash

Yardage Required
regular length: 704 (782, 858, 951, 1048)(1176, 1304, 1428, 1538) m /
770 (854, 938, 1040, 1146)(1287, 1427, 1562, 1683) yds of worsted weight yarn
cropped length: 569 (631, 692, 768, 848)(960, 1070, 1176, 1270) m /
623 (690, 757, 840, 928)(1050, 1170, 1286, 1389) yds of worsted weight yarn

Please use the above amounts as a guide when buying yarn. The yarn amounts are estimations based on the designer’s sample made in size 1, using the recommended yarn. Total yarn usage will depend on the fibre content and structure of the yarn you use, your gauge, and any modifications you may make and may vary from the estimated amounts.

Needles
5 mm / US 8, circular needle 60 cm / 24 inches or longer AND dpns (or suitable needles to work small circumference)
4 mm / US 6 dpns (or suitable needles to work small circumference)

Notions
tapestry needle
4 - 6 buttons, no larger than 12 mm / ½ inch,
Small amount of heavy thread or lace weight yarn (for buttonhole finishing)
optional - 54.5 (57, 58.5, 60, 60)(60.5, 61.5, 64, 65) cm/ 21½ (22½, 23, 23½, 23½)(23¾, 24¼, 25¼, 25½) inch length of seam binding or ribbon (for neck stability) and sewing needle, pins and matching thread

Gauge
18 sts x 24 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette stitch, using larger needles, after blocking.

Notes
~ The pattern begins by knitting the sleeves first, which are then set aside as you make the body from the bottom up. The body and sleeves are joined in one piece as you work the yoke.

~ The pattern is written for you to choose different body length styles. “Regular” length is 33 cm / 13 inches or your own desired length depending on how many rows you work after the short-row section. “Cropped” length is 18 cm / 7 inches, as there are no extra rows worked after the short-row section.

~ The back neck of the cardigan is raised using a gusset method which is worked after the sleeves are joined to the body. The use of grafting will be required in the finishing to close the openings left at the underarms and side of gusset.

~ When working each sleeve, choose the type of needle that works best for you for knitting a small circumference. I used Double Pointed Needles (DPNs). Other methods include Magic Loop, extra short circular needle, two circular needles etc

~ Pattern is written using the Wrap and Turn Short-row method only. Other methods for working short-rows may be substituted at your own discretion.

~ Buttonholes are made after the completion of cardigan, by using an “afterthought” buttonhole method (Tutorial link here!). You may wish to work the buttonholes as you knit using a method of your choosing, but please be aware the pattern does not include instructions for this.

~ You can choose how many buttons to use based on your preference. I used 4 buttons for the cropped version and 6 buttons for the regular length version.

~ Seam binding or ribbon is recommended to be hand sewn into the neck of cardigan to prevent the neck from stretching out over time. This step is optional. Tip: If you do this step, I suggest choosing a ribbon or binding that is super cute or at least something you find aesthetically pleasing since you may see it if you leave the top buttons undone while wearing ;)

~ A few test knitters noted that they had to lengthen their sleeves. The sleeve length in the pattern is 43 cm / 17 inches, which is an average length based on the Craft Yarn Council sizing standards. Please knit your sleeves to your desired length and be advised that you may require extra yardage if you lengthen