Paintbrush Cardigan

This Cardigan is worked in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. The Hem and Cuffs are worked sideways. Body pieces and sleeves are worked upward directly off the side of Hem and Cuffs. A Button Band is worked onto the Cardigan after seaming. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68)” (buttoned) Length: 23¼ (23¾, 24, 24½, 24½) (25½, 25¾, 26¼, 26¼)” **MATERIALS** Premier® Yarns Elle by Me Charlotte Multi (60% Acrylic, 40% Wool; 4.4 oz/125g, 164yds/150m) • MC: EL7003-04 Goldenrod Multi 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) (7, 8, 8, 9) balls Premier® Yarns Elle by Me Charlotte (60% Acrylic, 40% Wool; 5.29 oz/150g, 196yds/180m) • CC1: EL7002-03 Goldenrod 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3) ball(s) • CC2: EL7002-36 Lapis 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3) ball(s) • CC3: EL7002-37 Merlot 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) Hook: US Size J-10 (6 mm) and K-10½ (6.5 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Tapestry needle, 5 - 1” buttons, needle and thread for sewing on buttons **SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:** • Chain, slip stitches, single and half double crochet stitches. • Yarn over slip stitch ribbing. • Seaming panels together with mattress stitch. • Making buttonholes and a button band. • Sewing buttons on. • Working in back loops only.