DAA (don't ask again)

For pattern support please go to the questions thread [here][1] **update 06/08: typo correction - french translation** *DAA* is a cute and classic striped cardigan worked seamlessly from the top down. The yoke is shaped by using a modified version of the contiguous set-in sleeves method developed by Susie Myers. When the yoke shaping is complete, the sleeve stitches are placed on hold and the underarm stitches are cast on. Then the body is worked back and forth to the ribbing. Instructions for optional pockets are also provided. Button bands and neck finishing are worked next. Then the sleeve stitches are picked up to work them in rounds top down to the cuffs. DAA is the little (light) sister/brother of the [don't ask cardigan][2] **Yarn** DROPS Flora (230 yds (210 m)/50g); shown in colors medium grey (mix 04) and red (mix 18) or GREAT OCEAN ROAD WOOLLEN MILL La Bella Natural Fingering (437 yds (400 m)/100g); shown in color medium grey approximately **Color 1 (grey):** 649 (717, 761, 819, 876)(962, 1048, 1130, 1194) yds/ 593 (655, 696, 749, 801)(879, 958, 1033, 1091) m **Color 2 (red):** 488 (542, 573, 616, 658)(723, 787, 853, 917) yds/ 446 (495, 524, 563, 601)(661, 719, 780, 838) m **or a total of (for a one-color version)** 1137 (1259, 1334, 1435, 1534)( 685, 1835, 1983, 2111) yds/ 1039 (1150, 1220, 1312, 1402)(1540, 1677, 1813, 1929) m **Needles** US 3 (3.25 mm) 32" (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for neck, button bands, body and sleeve ribbing. US 4 (3.5 mm) 32" (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for body and sleeves. **needle size(s) are suggestions, please make a gauge swatch to determine the needle size needed to get gauge** **Gauge** 24 sts x 35 rows = 4" (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking. Please take the time to check both stitch and row gauge. **Sizes** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) finished bust circumference: 35.75 (38.5, 41.75, 45, 48.5)(52.5, 56.5, 60.5, 64.5)" 89 (96, 104, 112.5, 121)(131, 141, 151, 161) cm Suggested ease: 2 - 5" (5 - 12.5 cm) Sample is worn with approximately 5" (12.5 cm) positive ease at bust **Materials** Stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, removable stitch markers (or safety pins), 9 buttons (or more if you like) approximately 0.5" (12 mm) diameter, tapestry needle, blocking tools. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/designs-by-isabell-kraemer/topics/4164952 [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dont-ask