SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Lion Brand® Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling Yarn Skein, Beige Heather (6 (7, 8, 9), A)
• Lion Brand® Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling Yarn Skein, Stonewash (1 (1, 1, 1), B)
• Lion Brand® Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling Yarn Skein, Clay (1 (1, 1, 1), C)
• Lion Brand® Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling Yarn Skein, Sage (1 (1, 1, 1), D)
• Lion Brand® Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling Yarn Skein, Deco Rose (1 (1, 1, 1), E)
• Lion Brand® Stitch Markers
• Lion Brand® Large-Eyed Blunt Needle
• 29" Circular Knitting Needle Size 8 (5 mm)
• 3/4" Diameter Buttons (5 (5, 6, 6))


• MEASUREMENTS:
• S/M (L/1X, 2X/3X, 4X/5X)
• Finished Bust About 48 (53, 59, 66)"
• Finished Length About 24 (25, 26, 27)"
• NOTE: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.


• GAUGE: 24 sts + 30 rows = about 5" over Body pattern.

DIRECTIONS:

To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.

STITCH EXPLANATION
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal strand lying between needles and placing it onto the left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop - 1 st increased.

PATTERN STITCH
Body Pattern (worked over a multiple of 4 sts)
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: * K2, p2; rep from * to end of row.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: * P2, k2; rep from * to end of row.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Body pattern.

K1, p1 Rib (worked over an odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for K1, p1 Rib.

K2, p2 Rib (worked over a multiple of 4 sts)
Row 1 (RS): * K2, p2; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for K2, p2 Rib.

NOTES
Cardigan is made in 5 pieces: Back, 2 Fronts, and 2 Sleeves.
Pieces are worked from lower ribbing upwards.
The body and Sleeves of the sweater are worked in yarn color A, the ribbed edges are worked in contrast colors.
A circular needle is used to accommodate the number of stitches. Work back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working with straight needles.
Front and neck bands are worked directly onto the Cardigan.
When you see 'as established' in the instructions, this means to continue in the current pattern st.
When you see work 'even' in the instructions, this means to continue in the pattern st you have established without changing the st count by increasing, decreasing, or binding off.

BACK
With B, cast on 110 (126, 142, 158) sts.

LOWER RIBBING
Row 1: Sl 1 (selvedge st), work Row 1 of K2, p2 Rib pattern to last st, p1 (selvedge st).
Row 2: Sl 1, continue in K2, p2 Rib pattern to last st, p1.
Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, continue in K2, p2 Rib pattern
until piece measures about 3" from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work.

BODY
Change to A.
Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, beg with Row 1 of pattern, work even in Body pattern until piece measures about 22 (23, 24, 25)" from beg.

SHAPE SHOULDERS
Next 6 (8, 6, 6) rows: Bind off 6 (7, 8, 9) sts, work in Body pattern as established to end of row - you will have 74 (70, 94, 104) sts when all bind offs have been completed.
Next 6 (4, 6, 6) rows: Bind off 6 (8, 9, 10) sts, work in Body pattern as established to end of row - 38 (38, 40, 44) sts.
Bind off.

LEFT FRONT
With B, cast on 54 (62, 70, 78) sts.
Work same as Back (changing yarn color as for Back) until piece measures about 19 (20, 21, 22)" from beg, end with a RS row as the last row you work.

SHAPE NECK
Row 1 (WS): Bind off 8 (8, 9, 9) sts, work in Body pattern as established to end of row - 46 (54, 61, 69) sts.
Row 2: Work even in Body pattern as established to end of row.
Row 3: Bind off 5 (5, 5, 7) sts, work in Body pattern to end of row - 41 (49, 56, 62) sts.
Row 4: Work even in Body pattern as established to end of row.
Row 5: Bind off 3 sts, work in Body pattern to end of row - 38 (46, 53, 59) sts.
Row 6: Work even in Body pattern as established to end of row.
Row 7: Bind off 1 st, work in Body pattern to end of row - 37 (45, 52, 58) sts.
Row 8: Work even in Body pattern as established to end of row.
Row 9: Bind off 1 st, work in Body pattern to end of row - 36 (44, 51, 57) sts.

Work even in Body pattern until piece measures about 22 (23, 24, 25) in. 56 (58.5, 61, 63.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work.

SHAPE SHOULDERS
Row 1 (RS): Bind off 6 (7, 8, 9) sts, work in Body pattern as established to end of row - 30 (37, 43, 48) sts.
Row 2: Work even in Body pattern to end of row.
Next 4 (6, 4, 4) rows: Rep Rows 1 and 2 for 2 (3, 2, 2) more times - 18 (16, 27, 30) when all bind offs have been completed.
Next row: Bind off 6 (8, 9, 10) sts, work in Body pattern as established to end of row - 12 (8, 18, 20) sts.
Next row: Work even in Body pattern to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (0, 1, 1) more times - 6 (8, 9, 10) sts when all bind offs have been completed. Note: When you see '0' repeats in an instruction, this means that you should not perform that particular instruction, just skip to the next part of the instruction.
Bind off rem 6 (8, 9, 10) sts.

RIGHT FRONT
With B, cast on 54 (62, 70, 78) sts.
Work same as Back until piece measures about 19 (20, 21, 22) in. (48.5 (51, 53.5, 56) cm) from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work.

SHAPE NECK
Row 1 (RS): Bind off 8 (8, 9, 9) sts, work in Body pattern as established to end of row - 46 (54, 61, 69) sts.
Row 2: Work even in Body pattern as established to end of row.
Row 3: Bind off 5 (5, 5, 7) sts, work in Body pattern to end of row - 41 (49, 56, 62) sts.
Row 4: Work even in Body pattern as established to end of row.
Row 5: Bind off 3 sts, work in Body pattern to end of row - 38 (46, 53, 59) sts.
Row 6: Work even in Body pattern as established to end of row.
Row 7: Bind off 1 st, work in Body pattern to end of row - 37 (45, 52, 58) sts.
Row 8: Work even in Body pattern as established to end of row.
Row 9: Bind off 1 st, work in Body pattern to end of row - 36 (44, 51, 57) sts.

Work even in Body pattern until piece measures about 22 (23, 24, 25)" from beg, end with a RS row as the last row you work.

SHAPE SHOULDERS
Row 1 (WS): Bind off 6 (7, 8, 9) sts, work in Body pattern as established to end of row - 30 (37, 43, 48) sts.
Row 2: Work even in Body pattern to end of row.
Next 4 (6, 4, 4) rows: Rep Rows 1 and 2 for 2 (3, 2, 2) more times - 18 (16, 27, 30) when all bind offs have been completed.
Next row: Bind off 6 (8, 9, 10) sts, work in Body pattern as established to end of row - 12 (8, 18, 20) sts.
Next row: Work even in Body pattern to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (0, 1, 1) more times - 6 (8, 9, 10) sts when all bind offs have been completed.
Bind off rem 6 (8, 9, 10) sts.

SLEEVES (make 2)
With C, cast on 46 (50, 50, 54) sts.

CUFF RIBBING
Row 1: Sl 1 (selvedge st), work Row 1 of K2, p2 Rib pattern to last st, p1 (selvedge st).
Row 2: Sl 1, continue in K2, p2 Rib pattern to last st, p1.
Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, continue in K2, p2 Rib pattern
until piece measures about 3" from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work.

BODY OF SLEEVE
Change to A.
Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, beg with Row 1 of pattern, work in Body pattern for 2 rows.
Increase Row (RS): Continuing in Body pattern, sl 1, k1, M1, k to last 2 sts, M1, k1, p1 - 48 (52, 52, 56) sts.
Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, continue in Body pattern for 5 (3, 3, 1) row(s).
Rep Increase Row - 50 (54, 54, 58) sts.
Rep last 6 (4, 4, 2) rows for 11 (14, 18, 21) more times - 72 (82, 90, 100) sts when all increases have been completed.

Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, work even in Body pattern until piece measures about 18 (17 1/2, 17, 16 1/2)" from beg.

SHAPE TOP OF SLEEVE
Next 6 (10, 6, 8) rows: Bind off 6 (7, 8, 9) sts, work in Body pattern to end of row - 36 (12, 42, 28) sts when all bind offs have been completed.
Next 5 (1, 5, 3) rows: Bind off 6 (6, 7, 7) sts, work in Body pattern to end of row.
Bind off rem 6 (6, 7, 7) sts.

FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.

BUTTON BAND
From RS with E, pick up and k99 (103, 109, 115) sts evenly spaced along left front edge.
Work in K1, p1 Rib for 7 rows.
Bind off in rib.

BUTTONHOLE BAND
From RS with E, pick up and k99 (103, 109, 115) sts evenly spaced along right front edge.
Work in K1, p1 Rib for 3 rows.
Buttonhole Row (RS): Work in K1, p1 Rib over first 8 (8, 6, 8) sts, * bind off 2 sts, cast on 2 sts onto right needle, work in K1, p1 Rib over next 17 (19, 17, 17) sts; rep from * 3 (3, 4, 4) more times, bind off 2 sts, cast on 2 sts onto right needle, work in K1, p1 Rib to end of row.
Work in K1, p1 Rib for 3 rows.
Bind off in rib.

NECK BAND
From RS with D, pick up and k115 (115, 117, 123) sts evenly spaced around neck edge.
Work in K1, p1 Rib for 3 rows.
Buttonhole Row (RS): Work in K1, p1 Rib over first 4 sts, bind off 2 sts, cast on 2 sts onto right needle, work in K1, p1 Rib to end of row.
Continue in K1, p1 Rib for 3 rows.
Bind off in rib.

Place markers on sides of Front and Back, about 7 1/2 (8 1/2, 9 1/2, 10 1/2)" down from shoulder seams.
Sew Sleeves between markers.
Sew side and Sleeve seams.

Weave in ends.
Block to measurements.


ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = beginning
k = knit
p = purl
rem = remain
rep = repeat
RS = right side
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side