The original pattern, available here, from your LYS and in the book Knitbot Essentials are traditional patterns, written in multiple sizes, with a fixed gauge and a top-down raglan construction. Your purchase of the individual pattern through Ravelry includes ENGLISH, FRENCH, and GERMAN instructions.

There is also a set-in sleeve, CustomFit version of Featherweight will give you a sweater that looks like the original sweater, but all of the pattern numbers have been created exclusively to match your gauge, your body measurements, and your length/sleeve preferences. For the fully customizable version of Featherweight, go HERE. (Note, CustomFit requires free log in account.)

Since its release in 2009, Featherweight Cardigan has been wildly popular among knitters worldwide. Many variations of this sweater have been knit, with Ravelry boasting over 6500 projects cast on.

finished measurements

Bust: 32 (35.25, 38.75, 42, 45.25)48.75, 52, 55.25, 58.75, 62”

yarn

2 (3, 3, 4, 4)5, 5, 6, 6, 7 skeins Malabrigo Lace (100% Baby Merino Wool; 50g; 470 yds) in Frank Ochre OR 4 (4, 5, 6, 6)7, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins Quince & Co. Tern in Boothbay Blue

OR 800 (875, 1100, 1200, 1300)1500, 1700, 1900, 2100, 2200) yds of lace or fingering weight yarn.