Sophisticated

SIZES: S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) PATTERN This sleeveless cardigan is worked from the top down. In first step the top part of the back yoke is worked, then the top of fronts. The yoke is joined on a circular needle and worked with increases for the V-neck. The rest of the body is worked back and forth on a circular needle and finished in wide Farrow Rib. At the end the front band is worked in Farrow Rib and finished with I-cord edge. (For detailed instructions see video at Hunglish Knitter YouTube channel.) CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE 100 (105) 110 (115) 120 (125) 130 (135) cm [39.3 (41.3) 43.3 (45.2) 47.2 (49.2) 51.1 (53.1) inches] The cardigan is designed to have approx. 10 cm [3.9 inches] of positive ease but gradually less for the bigger sizes. LENGHT Between 67-75 cm / 26.3-29.5 inches. The length is measured at the centre back, not including the collar. GAUGE 20 sts x 24 rows in stockinet stitch on 4.5 mm [US7] needles = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]. NEDDLES Circular needles: 4.5 mm [US7] 80 cm [32 inches] and 100 cm [40 inches] cable. For the front band and arm band use 4 mm [US6] needle. MATERIALS 3 (or more) buttons diameter approx. 22 mm. YARN Weight: Medium (4) Worsted / 3 plies Suggested yarn: Berroco Lanas; 100% Wool; 100 g / 200 m (219 yds). OR Galway Highland Heathers; 100% Wool; 100 g /192 m (210 yds). Estimated skeins depending on the length approximately; 4 (4) 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 (6) 720 (800) 840 (900) 1000 (1060) 1160 (1200) meter / 787 (874) 918 (984) 1093 (1159) 1268 (1312) yards.