This pattern provides instructions for a woman’s cardigan and waistcoat, knitted in King Cole Merino Blend DK yarn.

22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4“) over Irish moss stitch using 4mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

To fit chest:
(Size 1: 81/86cm / 32/34”), (Size 2: 91/97cm / 36/38”), (Size 3: 102/107cm / 40/42”), (Size 4: 112/117cm / 44/46”),(Size 5: 122/127cm / 48/50”).

Yarn used:
King Cole Merino Blend DK - 50g balls.
114yrds/104m
Shades: 6393-Peach Frost, 6395-Powdered Sky.

Cardigan:
(Size 1: 16 balls yarn + 5 buttons),
(Size 2: 17 balls yarn + 5 buttons),
(Size 3: 19 balls yarn + 5 buttons),
(Size 4: 20 balls yarn + 5 buttons),
(Size 5: 22 balls yarn + 5 buttons).

Waistcoat:
(Size 1: 13 balls yarn + 5 buttons),
(Size 2: 14 balls yarn + 5 buttons),
(Size 3: 15 balls yarn + 5 buttons),
(Size 4: 16 balls yarn + 5 buttons),
(Size 5: 17 balls yarn + 5 buttons).

This pattern requires stitch holders and a cable needle.