This cardigan contains 5 different leaf patterns, all of them off-set to look as though they are moving in the wind or falling to the ground.

Knit from the bottom up, beginning with a 1x1 rib, and joined in the round for the colorwork patterns (charted). The front and sleeve openings are steeked. Shoulders are worked back and forth and joined with a three-needle bind off. Stitches are picked up for the double-knit collar, and for the sleeves, which are knit in the round from top to cuff.

There are two options for length. Sample is the longer length (26 inches from back neck to hem), but there is an option for a shorter version at 23 inches from back neck to hem.

The cardigan is designed to be worn with 4-10 inches of positive ease. The sample is a size 2, with 6 inches of positive ease.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)
Measured at chest, buttoned.
40 (44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68) inches
102 (118, 122, 132) (142, 162, 173, 183) cm.

Sample was knit with De Rerum Natura Gilliatt for the main color background, and Spincycle Dyed in the Wool for the colorwork contrast color. Any sport weight yarn will work.
Yarn requirements:
MC: 1315 (1401, 1516, 1602) (1716, 1803, 1917, 2004) yards.
1203 (1281, 1386, 1465) (1569, 1649, 1753, 1833) meters
CC: 665 (709, 767, 810) (869, 912, 970, 1014) yards
608 (648, 701, 741) (795, 835, 887, 927) meters
NOTE: These are estimates. Yardage can vary greatly depending on yarn used, number of plies, your knitting tension, etc. A ten percent extra is built into estimates, but you may need more.
Acrylic yarns are NOT recommended for steeking.

Suggested Needles:
24-inch circular needle, US 4 (3 mm) for ribbing
32-inch circular needle, US 5 (3.75 mm) for body
16-inch circular needle, US 5 (3.75 mm) for sleeves
47-inch circular needle, US 5 (8.75 mm) for button band.

Notions:
Stitch markers, removable (clip-in) stitch markers, tapestry needles, grosgrain ribbon for inside trim on steeked edges (optional), crochet hook, nine buttons 5/8 inch diameter.