Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 38.25 (40.25, 42.25, 45.75, 48.25, 52.25, 57.75)“ bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 40.25”; modeled with 6.25” of positive ease.

Yarn Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok (100% fine highland wool): #1300 cast iron, 11 (11, 12, 13, 13, 14, 16) skeins.

Needles Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 10 (6 mm): 32” circular. Size 9 (5.5 mm): set of double-pointed. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle; six 3/4” buttons.

Gauge 16 sts and 32 rows = 4” in Halfbrioche st on smaller needle.

Notes This cardigan is worked back and forth in one piece from the lower edge to the underarm, then the back and fronts are worked separately to the shoulders. The buttonbands are worked at the same time as the body. After completing the fronts, the neckband stitches are placed on holders. The shoulders are joined, then the sleeves are picked up and worked in the round from the top down. Neckbands are shaped and sewn to the back neck. Pockets are picked up from the top of the edging.