This classic cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top-down, the buttonband included. After starting with the high collar and buttonband, the neck and yoke are worked with short rows and raglan increases. Sleeve sts are placed on hold, to continue with the body only. They are picked up again after the body is completed and worked top-down in the round. Broken rib stitch pattern at the collar, hem, cuffs and buttonband produce a slightly textured look, and some subtle lines at the fronts and back add a little extra detail to it.

SIZES:

32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

Bust circumference: 87.5 (92, 96.5, 100.5, 105, 111, 117.5, 122, 126, 130.5) cm/34½ (36¼, 38, 39½, 41¼, 43¾, 46¼, 48, 49½, 51¼)“.

NEEDLES:

4 mm/US 6 circular needle (80 cm/32”)
3.5 mm/US 4 circular needle (80 cm/32”)

YARN:

Blacker Yarns Tamar Lustre Blend DK (Lustre Breeds/Cornish Mule; 220 m (238 yards)/100g), or any other yarn that gives you the correct gauge. Sample shown in colorway Gwindra.

YARDAGE:

approx. 1107 (1157, 1219, 1272, 1349, 1430, 1503, 1577, 1639, 1712) m/1211 (1265, 1333, 1391, 1475, 1564, 1644, 1725, 1792, 1872) yds.

GAUGE:

22.5 sts and 32 rows in 10 cm/4” on 4 mm/US 6 needle in stockinette (blocked).

OTHERS:

10 buttons; 18-20 mm
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Removable stitch markers
Waste yarn