Finished Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)” 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm chest circumference (closed). Cardigan shown measures 44” (112 cm).

Yarn St-Denis Boreale (100% wool; 225 yd 206 m/50 g): 13 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26) balls #1236 Oatmeal.

Needles Straight needles and 32” (80 cm) circular needle (circ) in Size US 7 (4.5 mm) OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE, straight needles and set of five double-pointed needles in Size US 6 (4 mm).

Notions Cable needle, stitch markers, stitch holders, waste yarn, 6 (6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) 1 1⁄4” (32 mm) buttons.

Gauge 20 sts and 31 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st using Size US 7 (4.5 mm) needles and yarn doubled