From the designer’s website
“…best worked with smooth, evenly spun yarns. Raw wools add another dimension to Arans, as the lanolin-rich yarn gives body to the design and a little water repellency to the garment. A tour do force for the for the expert needle worker.”

Sizes: Even sizes 36 through 46 correspond to actual chest measurement of the finished sweater.

Notes
When Knitting Tips & Trade Secrets was first published, this cardigan was featured on the cover. Confusion arose because instructions for the cardigan are not included in the book. The pattern is available separately (Penny Straker #794C).