-Finished Size 31 (34 1/2, 38, 42 1/2, 46, 49 1/2)“ bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 34 1/2”, modeled with 1/2” of negative ease.
-Yarn Imperial Yarn Erin (100% wool; 225 yd 206 m/4 oz 113 g): #341 sweet plum, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins.
-Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
-Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle; eight 3/4” buttons.
-Gauge 18 sts and 27 rows = 4” in St st; 68 sts of Back chart = 91/4” wide; 36 sts of Right Front chart = 51/4” wide.

Dramatic strands undulate and cross in the boldly pretty State Fair Cardigan.