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update 07/28: Italian and russian translation added

gramps revive is worked seamlessly from the top down. First increases are worked (on both RS and WS) along the shoulders until final shoulder width is reached. At the same time the V-Neck shaping starts and continues while back and fronts are worked separately to underarm length. At the underarm, fronts and back are joined to work the body in one piece down to the split hem, where 2 contrast colored blocks are added. Stitches are then picked up around the front opening and neck to work the button band. After finishing the button band, you may want to block the cardigan (vest ;) to decide if you want to add sleeves or not - this design works absolutely great as a vest too (see images). If desired, pick up stitches around the armhole and work the sleeves top down in the round to the cuffs last. Note: As this cardigan (vest) is designed to have a lot of ease, make sure that you work the sleeves to a rather tight fit.

Yarn
WOF Merino Cotton Mix (437 yds /400 m per 100g)
2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins in MC; shown in Ganache #042
1 skein in CC1; shown in Kiesel #046
1 skein in CC2; shown in Aubergine #043

or approximately
843 (876, 985, 1094, 1204, 1368, 1521) yds
770 (800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1250, 1390) m in MC

31 (33, 38, 41, 44, 47, 52) yds
28 (30, 34, 37, 40, 43, 47) m in CC1

197 (230, 274, 307, 329, 350, 394) yds
180 (210, 250, 280, 300, 320, 360) m in CC2

Needles
US 3 (3.25 mm) 32” (80 cm) or longer circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for button band, body hem and sleeve cuffs.
US 4 (3.5 mm) 32” (80 cm) or longer circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for body and sleeves.

Gauge
24 sts x 35 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking.

Sizes
XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL, XXL)
finished bust circumference (closed):
50.5 (53, 54.5, 56.5, 58.5, 62.5, 63.5)“
126 (133, 136, 141, 146, 156, 160) cm
Sample is worn with 21.75” (55 cm) positive ease at bust
Intended ease is about 18-20” (46-51 cm)

Materials
Stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers (10), removable stitch markers (5), tapestry needle, blocking tools, 5 buttons 3/8” (1 cm) diameter.