Finished Size 32 (36, 41, 44, 48, 52)” bust circumference, including 3” gap at center front. Cardigan shown measures 36”, modeled with 2” positive ease.
Yarn The Fibre Company Terra (40% alpaca, 40% wool, 20% silk; 100 yd 91 m/50 g): #905 acorn (green-brown), 10 (11, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins.
Needles Body and front band—size 8 (5 mm): 32” circular (cir). Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers; cable needle (cn); waste yarn; stitch holders; tapestry needle; 5 sets of hook-and- eye closures.
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows = 4” in St st; 19 sts and 26 rows = 4” in cable and ladder patt, relaxed; braided cable measures 1½ ” wide.