SIZING: 1(2, 3. 4. 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)(10, 11, 12)

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE:
34.6(36.5, 38.3, 40.2, 42)(45.7, 47.6, 51.3, 56.8)(60.5, 66, 69.7) in/ 86.5(91.25, 95.75, 100.5, 105)(114.25, 119, 128.25, 142)(151.25, 165, 174.25) cm
To Fit: 30(32, 34, 36, 38)(41, 44, 47, 51)(56, 60, 64) in/ 75(80, 85, 90, 95)(102.5, 110, 117.5, 127.5)(140, 150, 160) cm, meant to be worn with 3.25-6 in/8-15 cm positive ease. See schematic for finished measurements.

YARN:
Biches et Buches Le Petit Lambswool (Light Fingering; 100% Scottish Lambswool, 270 yds / 248 m per 50g skein)
MC: Dark Grey Brown; 4(4, 4, 5, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6) (6, 6, 7) skeins
OR approx 950(983, 1023, 1099, 1132) (1261, 1323, 1395, 1428) (1526, 1588, 1624)yards /
869(899, 936, 1005, 1036) (1154, 1210, 1276, 1306) (1396, 1453, 1485) meters of fingering weight yarn.
CC1: Dark Green; 1(1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2) skeins OR approx 180(186, 194, 208, 215) (239, 251, 264, 271) (289, 301, 308) yards / 165(171, 178, 191, 197) (219, 230, 242, 248) (265, 276, 282)meters.

Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool. (Light sport weight; 100% superwash wool, 200 yds / 182 m per 50 g skein.
CC2: Salty Dog: 3(3, 3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4) skeins OR approx 418(433, 451, 484, 499) (555, 583, 615, 629) (672, 700, 715) yards / 383(396, 413, 443, 457) (508, 534, 563, 576) (615, 641, 654) meters.
Note: You may want to obtain 1 extra skein of your CC2 if you want to play with color placement.

GAUGE:
26 sts and 32 rnds on size 3.50 mm/US 4 over 4 in/10 cm in colorwork after blocking.
32 sts and 38 rnds on size 2.75 mm/US 2 over 4 in/10 cm in 1x1 rib before blocking.
28 sts and 48 rows on size 2.5 mm/US 1.5 needles over 4 in/10 cm in stockinette after blocking.

NEEDLES:
Size 2.75 mm/US 2 circular needles in 3 lengths appropriate for neck, cuffs and hem (see finished measurements).
Size 3.50 mm/US 4 circular needles in length(s) appropriate for increasing circumference from neck to shoulders to lower hem.
Size 2.5 mm/US 1.5 circular needle in length appropriate for hem facing.
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

NOTIONS:
Stitch markers: at least 6. Scrap yarn to hold sleeves. Yarn needle. US C-2/2.75 mm or US D-3/3.25 mm crochet hook for reinforcing steek. 1.5 yards/1.5 meters of 5/8-3/4 in/16-19 mm ribbon for hiding steek if desired. Seven ⅝ in/16 mm buttons.

This is a top-down cardigan knit in the rnd. The cardigan is steeked. If you prefer a pullover, you can ignore the steek instructions, but your sweater will be approx 1 in/2.5 cm smaller than the schematic measurements at the chest. You will also need to use the additional instructions for a pullover at the end of the pattern.

Fit is meant to be relaxed. The sample bust measurement is 40.25 in/100.5 cm. The model has a 36 in/90 cm bust. This sweater, like most of my designs, is perfect for hiding mistakes! If you notice a mistake in your colorwork, you can either fix it on the next round, work it in duplicate stitch, or just ignore it.

This sweater has the option of creating a hem at the bottom. If you decide to create a hem, you can write a little note to yourself by using the technique described in the pattern or in duplicate stitch once you have worked the hem facing. I have given you an alphabet chart so you can create your own intention.