The cardigan is worked in one seamless piece, from the top down. The set-in sleeves are worked by picking up stitches from the armhole edges and knit from the top down.

Errata: The incorrect needle size is mentioned in a few spots, it should state U.S. 9/5.5 mm needles, not U.S.7/4.5 mm. Throughout the knit, use the needle size that gives you 18 sts/4” gauge.

SIZE:
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 34 (36, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52, 56) inches
Length: adjustable since the garment is worked from the top down

MATERIALS
Cascade Cloud (70% Merino Wool/30% Baby Alpaca; 164 yd/150 m per 3.5 oz/100g skein)– 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins

Recommended needle size:
1 U.S. 8/5 mm circular needle, 32 inches or longer
1 U.S. 9/5.5mm circular needle, 32 inches or longer
1 U.S. 9/5.5mm, circular needle, 16 inches
1 U.S. 8/5mm, DPN
1 U.S. 9/5.5mm, DPN

1 U.S. 1 or 2/2.5 or 3 mm circular needles, 16 inches
1 U.S. 1 or 2/2.5 or 3 mm circular needles, 32 inches or longer
(always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below --- every knitter’s gauge is unique)

Cable needle
Stitch markers (2 different colors)
Removable stitch markers
Waste yarn to hold stitches
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle and thread to match
9 – 12 buttons

GAUGE
18 sts/ 6 rows/4” in stockinette st using largest (US #9/5.5mm) needles,