This cardigan has no ribbing, and features garter stitch on the button and buttonhole bands and around the neck. The bands are part of the front pieces, so no need to make separate sectons and sew them on. The edges will have a tendency to curl, which was intentional, and my little model loves that it’s different to her other cardigans. Dearbhla, pronounced “Derr-vla”) means “Daughter of the Poet.”

Actual Garment Measurements:
Chest measurement: 23 (25)”
Length from back of neck to hem (adjustable): 12½ (13)”
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff (adjustable): 10 (11½) ”

You will need:
Patons Pearl Highlights double knitting, or equivalent 5 x 50g balls each cardigan, or approximately 6.5 oz.
or the yarn of your choice which will give you the correct gauge
Note: instead of varying the stitch numbers as usual, you will use a different size needle to achieve a different size. For the smaller size: 3.75mm (UK 9, US 5) and 3.00mm (UK 11, US 2); and for the larger size: 4mm (UK 8 , US 6) and 3.25 (UK 10, US 3).
Cable needle
Yarn needle for sewing up
4 buttons

Gauge: 26 (24) sts and 34 (32) rows = 4” in stocking stitch using 3.75mm (4mm) needles