The cardigan is worked from the top down. First, the back yoke is worked with increases. Next, stitches are picked up along each shoulder, and the two front parts are worked separately while the neckline is shaped at the same time.
Once the required length for the armholes has been reached, the two front parts are joined with the back, and the cardigan is continued in rows. At the same time, the buttonholes are worked along the button band.
For the sleeves, stitches are picked up along the armholes. The sleeves are then worked in the round, with evenly spaced decreases, until the desired length is reached.
Finally, the buttons are sewn onto the button band.

Sizes

XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL / 4XL / 5XL
70/ 80 / 90/ 100/ 110 / 120/ 130 / 140 / 150 cm bust circumference

The cardigan is designed to have approx. 8-12 cm of positive ease. So the finished cardigan will be approx. 8-12 cm wider then your actual bust circumference.

If you are between two sizes, you should base your choice on the bust measurement of the finished cardigan and either choose the smaller size for a close-fitting cardigan or the larger size for an airy, relaxed fit. I would recommend the larger size.

Measurements of the finished cardigan

Bust circumference: 82/92/102/111/121/130/139/148/158 cm
Total length from back neck to body: appx.. 60/60/60/60/60/60 cm
Length from shoulder to underarm: 18/18/20/20/22/22/22/23/23
Sleeve length: 44/44/44/44/44/44/44/44 (individual)

Yarn

Cashmere Classic by Cardiff Cashmere (112m/25g)
275/300/325/350/375/400/425/450/475 gr or any other yarn with similar yardage.

Attention! If you prefer a longer cardigan than on the photo, I recommend to order 1-2 skeins more!

Needles

circular needles + DPNs
4.0 mm

Buttons

5 buttons (about ø 2 cm)

Gauge

1-strand
26 sts x 38 r = 10 cm in ribbing pattern on 4.0 mm needles after blocking

Difficulty level

intermediate

If you have any question please feel free to ask!

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