To fit bust circumference: 65–70 (71.5–81.5, 86.25–91.5, 96.5–101.5, 106.5–111.5, 116.5–122, 127–132,
137.5–142.5, 143–153, 152.5–157.5) cm / 25.5–27.5 (28–32, 34–36, 38–40, 42–44, 46–48, 50–52, 54–56,
56.25–60.25, 60–62) in.

NEEDLES
8 mm (US 11), 60 cm / 24 in circular needle for the main fabric.
7 mm (US 10.75), 60 cm / 24 in circular needle for the collar, bottom band and sleeve cuffs.
For the sleeves and cuffs, use DPNs in the corresponding needle size or your preferred method for knitting small circumferences.

NOTIONS
Six stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, a tapestry needle, and a separating zipper suitable for the finished front opening. If sewing in the zipper by hand, you will also need a sewing needle and matching thread; approximately 2 m / 2.2 yd of matched ribbon for the two fronts to give the inside of zipper neat esthetic finish.

GAUGE
Blocked stockinette stitch using the 8 mm needles: 11 sts and 14 rows = 10 cm / 4 in.

YARN
Laines du Nord Soffio Cashmere, 70 m / 76 yd per 25 g ball, colour 1 White: 10 (10, 10, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 21, 23) balls.
Isager Aran Tweed, 160 m / 175 yd per 100 g skein, Grey: 4 (4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins.
Required length of each yarn: 640 (640, 640, 800, 960, 1120, 1280, 1440, 1440, 1600) m / approximately 700 (700, 700, 875, 1050, 1225, 1400, 1575, 1575, 1750) yd.
The cardigan is knitted holding one strand of each yarn together throughout.

Single-strand yarn alternatives to try
Malabrigo Noventa — 82 m / 90 yd per 125 g skein; 100% superwash merino wool. The manufacturer’s gauge is 9–11 sts per 10 cm / 4 in on 5.5–8 mm needles.

Berroco Lanas Quick — 100 m / 109 yd per 100 g hank; 100% wool. The manufacturer’s gauge is 12 sts and 16 rows per 10 cm / 4 in on 8 mm needles.

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick — 97 m / 106 yd per 170 g skein for solid colours; 80% acrylic, 20% wool. The manufacturer’s gauge is 9 sts and 12 rows per 10 cm / 4 in on 9 mm needles.

These are options to swatch, rather than guaranteed substitutes. For this cardigan, check that your washed and dried stockinette swatch measures 11 sts and 14 rows per 10 cm / 4 in. Skein requirements will depend on the yarn you choose.

Yarn combinations to swatch for this cardigan

Work all strands in each combination together throughout:
One strand of Berroco Lanas Quick + one strand of Knit Picks Aloft. Lanas Quick is a 100% wool yarn with a suggested gauge of 12 sts and 16 rows per 10 cm / 4 in on 8 mm needles. Aloft adds a soft mohair and silk halo.

One strand of Malabrigo Mecha + one strand of Knit Picks Aloft. Mecha is a bulky superwash merino with a suggested gauge of 11–13 sts per 10 cm / 4 in. This pairing would give the cardigan a softer, more textured appearance.

One strand of Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky + two strands of Knit Picks Aloft. Ultra Alpaca Chunky is a wool and alpaca blend with a suggested gauge of 14 sts and 20 rows per 10 cm / 4 in. Two mohair strands would add volume and a pronounced halo.

These combinations are suggestions for testing, not verified gauge matches. Knit a stockinette swatch with all the strands held together, wash and dry it, then check for the pattern gauge of 11 sts and 14 rows per 10 cm / 4 in. Calculate the amount needed separately for each yarn: every strand must cover the full length of the cardigan.

NEEDLES
8 mm (US 11), 60 cm / 24 in circular needle for the main fabric.
7 mm (US 10.75), 60 cm / 24 in circular needle for the collar, bottom band and sleeve cuffs.
For the sleeves and cuffs, use DPNs in the corresponding needle size or your preferred method for knitting small circumferences.