Go-to Pocket 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. Pockets are made separately and sewn onto the Fronts. A button band is crocheted directly onto the Cardigan. **SIZES** XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) Shown in Small Size **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Bust: 40½ (46½, 52½, 55½, 58½) (61½, 64½, 67½, 70½)” Length: 24¾ (25½, 26, 26½, 27¼) (27¾, 28½, 29, 29¾)” **MATERIALS** Premier® Yarns Haven™ (50% Acrylic, 40% Superwash Merino Wool, 10% Nylon; 3.5oz/100g, 218yds/200m) • 2138-20 Ocean – 8 (9, 10, 11, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15) balls Hook: US Size G-6 (4 mm) and H-8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Tapestry needle, 6 (6, 6, 6, 7) (7, 7, 7, 7) ¾” buttons, needle and thread to sew on buttons **GAUGE** 5 Sl v-sts = 3¾” in Slanted v-stitch patt with larger hook 13 rows = 4” in Slanted v-stitch patt with larger hook 20 sts x 14 rows = 4” in YSS ribbing **SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:** • Chain, slip stitch, single and double crochet stitches. • Decreasing and increasing while maintaining stitch pattern. • Slanted V-stitches. • Yarn over slip stitches. • Seaming with mattress stitch. • Working through back loops of stitches. • Sewing on buttons