Note: I was unable to find testers for the sizes 6 to 9, if you fall into this category and you would like to knit this project send me an e-mail or a message and I will send the pattern for free if you are willing to give feedback on it. The calculations are included in the pattern for these sizes.

This cardigan is worked starting from the bottom of the front upwards then it continues down the back as so: you first make the crochet squares and stitch them together then you pick up sts to knit the front part of the shoulders. Then you start shaping the back neckline and shoulders, followed by knitting the back. The hem is worked next, then the button band or the sleeves, whichever you prefer.

The purple sample is shown in size 2 on a 90 cm / 36″ bust with 15 cm / 6″ of positive ease.

Recommended ease is 11 to 38 cm / 4.5 to 15.25″.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished circumference at bust (buttoned up): 91 (105, 114.5, 130, 137.5)(153.5, 170.5, 186, 200) cm / 36.5 (42, 45.75, 52, 55)(61.5, 68.25, 74.5, 80)″

Gauge

With 3.25 mm / US 3 knitting needle - 24.5 st and 36.5 rows = 10 cm / 4″ in stockinette st

Needles and notions

3.25 mm / US 3 knitting needle (or size needed to obtain gauge for the main fabric)

2.75 mm / US 2 knitting needle for ribbing (or 0.5 mm / 2 sizes smaller than the main needle)

3 mm / US 3 crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge for the squares)

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, spare yarn, or stitch holders, four 15 mm buttons.

Yarn

MC Holst Garn Supersoft 855 (1045, 1210, 1550, 1745)(2040, 2230, 2860, 3005) m or 150 (180, 210, 270, 305)(355, 390, 500, 525) g / 935 (1145, 1325, 1690, 1910)(2230, 2440, 3130, 3285) yards or 5.30 (6.30, 7.40, 9.50, 10.80)(12.50, 13.80, 17.60, 18.50) oz

CC Holst Garn Supersoft between 348 and 1180 m or 61 and 205 g / 380 and 1290 yards or 2.15 and 7.25 oz

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