purlJam

---

# CABLED CROP CARDIGAN

### A Cropped, Long-Sleeve Cabled Cardigan with Crew Neck and Button Front

---

## MATERIALS

- **Yarn:** Worsted weight (CYCA #4), approximately 1,200–1,800 metres (1,310–1,970 yards) total
  - Size S: approx. 1,200 m (1,310 yds)
  - Size M: approx. 1,500 m (1,640 yds)
  - Size L: approx. 1,800 m (1,970 yds)
- **Recommended yarn:** Any smooth, plied worsted-weight yarn that shows cable definition well (e.g., Cascade 220, Paintbox Simply Worsted, Drops Lima)
- **Needles:**
  - 5 mm (UK 6 / US 8) — 40 cm and/or 60 cm straight or circular needles for main fabric
  - 4.5 mm (UK 7 / US 7) — for 1×1 ribbing (hem, cuffs, button band, neckband)
- **Notions:**
  - Cable needle (cn)
  - 5 stitch markers
  - Tapestry needle for seaming
  - 5 or 6 buttons, approx. 18–22 mm (¾–⅞ in) diameter
  - Blocking mats and pins

---

## TENSION (GAUGE)

**Cable Panel Tension (most important):**
34 stitches = 8.25 cm (3.25 in) over the cable panel on 5 mm needles.
This gives a working tension of **10.46 stitches per centimetre** — or more practically:
**34 stitches = 8.25 cm (3.25 in)** is your absolute baseline.

**Row Tension:**
26 rows = 10 cm (4 in) over pattern on 5 mm needles
= **2.6 rows per cm (6.5 rows per inch)**

> ⚠️ **Tension is critical for this pattern.** The stitch counts are calculated using the exact cable swatch ratio above. Do not substitute a standard worsted tension. Work a full cable panel swatch (at least 34 stitches wide, 16+ rows) and measure carefully before beginning. Adjust needle size if necessary to achieve this tension exactly.

---

## SIZES

| Size | To Fit Bust | Finished Bust | Finished Length | Sleeve Length |
|------|-------------|---------------|-----------------|---------------|
| **S** | 81–86 cm (32–34 in) | 94 cm (37 in) | 40 cm (15¾ in) | 44 cm (17¼ in) |
| **M** | 91–96 cm (36–38 in) | 109 cm (43 in) | 41 cm (16 in) | 45 cm (17¾ in) |
| **L** | 102–107 cm (40–42 in) | 125 cm (49 in) | 42 cm (16½ in) | 46 cm (18 in) |

Ease: Approximately 8–15 cm (3–6 in) positive ease for a relaxed, boxy fit.

*Instructions are written for Size S, with Size M and Size L in parentheses: S (M, L).*

---

## ABBREVIATIONS

| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| **k** | knit |
| **p** | purl |
| **st(s)** | stitch(es) |
| **RS** | right side |
| **WS** | wrong side |
| **CO** | cast on |
| **BO** | bind off (cast off) |
| **rep** | repeat |
| **pm** | place marker |
| **sm** | slip marker |
| **rem** | remaining |
| **beg** | beginning |
| **cont** | continue |
| **approx** | approximately |
| **inc** | increase |
| **k2tog** | knit 2 together (right-leaning decrease) |
| **ssk** | slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease) |
| **Sl1K wyib** | Slip 1 stitch knitwise with yarn held in back (RS edge stitch) |
| **Sl1P wyif** | Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn held in front (WS edge stitch) |
| **1/1L** | 1-over-1 Left Twist: slip next st to cn, hold to front; k1; k1 from cn |
| **1/1R** | 1-over-1 Right Twist: slip next st to cn, hold to back; k1; k1 from cn |
| **C6F** | Cable 6 Front: slip 3 sts to cn, hold to front; k3; k3 from cn |
| **C8F** | Cable 8 Front: slip 4 sts to cn, hold to front; k4; k4 from cn |
| **C8B** | Cable 8 Back: slip 4 sts to cn, hold to back; k4; k4 from cn |
| **cn** | cable needle |
| **M1L** | Make 1 Left: lift bar between sts from front to back, knit through back loop |
| **M1R** | Make 1 Right: lift bar between sts from back to front, knit through front loop |
| **wyib** | with yarn in back |
| **wyif** | with yarn in front |

---

## NOTES

### About the Cable Panel

The complete isolated cable panel is **34 stitches** wide and **8 rows** tall. The physical swatch of this panel measures exactly **8.25 cm (3.25 in)** wide.

**Panel stitch breakdown:**
- Sl1K wyib (1 st) + 1/1L (2 sts) = **3 sts** — left edge treatment
- P2, K4, P2, K12, P2, K4, P2 = **28 sts** — interior cable columns
- 1/1R (2 sts) + K1 (1 st) = **3 sts** — right edge treatment
- **Total: 34 sts**

> **Note on Cable Width:** The K4 columns in this pattern (Rows 1, 3, 7, 8 etc.) are the inner cable columns flanking the central 12-stitch rope. The C6F crossings in Rows 5 work over these 6-stitch groups (K4 expanded to K6 in those rows as part of the cable crossing — see row-by-row instructions). The panel as swatched by the designer measures exactly 34 stitches = 8.25 cm (3.25 in), and all width calculations below are based on this ratio.

### Tiling the Panel Across Wider Pieces

When the cable panel is tiled horizontally across a wider piece:
- The **edge stitches** (Sl1K wyib + 1/1L at the left, 1/1R + K1 at the right) appear **only at the physical left and right edges of each garment piece**.
- The **interior repeating module** is **32 stitches**: the 28-stitch interior + the 2 twist stitches from one side shared with the adjacent panel. For practical tiling, this is: [P2, K4, P2, K12, P2, K4, P2, 1/1R, 1/1L] repeated = 32 sts per interior module.
- **Cast-on formula:** CO = (N × 32) + 2 edge stitches, where N = number of full cable modules.

| Size | N (modules) | CO stitches | Actual width |
|------|-------------|-------------|--------------|
| S | 6 | **194 sts** | 47 cm (18½ in) — each half = 97 sts for Front |
| M | 7 | **226 sts** | 54.5 cm (21½ in) — each half = 113 sts for Front |
| L | 8 | **258 sts** | 62.5 cm (24¾ in) — each half = 129 sts for Front |

> **Verification:** (6×32)+2 = 194 ✓ | (7×32)+2 = 226 ✓ | (8×32)+2 = 258 ✓

The Back cast-on for each size equals the combined width of both Fronts plus the two seam edges, confirming construction: 97+97=194 ✓; 113+113=226 ✓; 129+129=258 ✓.

### Drop Shoulder Construction

This cardigan uses drop-shoulder construction. There is **no armhole shaping** on the body pieces. The sleeve top is cast off straight. The sleeve is set into the straight edge of the body after assembly.

### Flat Construction

All pieces are worked flat (back and forth in rows). The RS (right side) cable rows are odd-numbered; WS rows are even-numbered.

### Ribbing

Hems, cuffs, and bands are worked on **4.5 mm needles** in 1×1 rib: *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Work all rib sections for 5 cm (2 in) before changing to 5 mm needles for the cable pattern.

---

## THE CABLE PANEL — 8-ROW REPEAT

The following 8 rows form the complete cable pattern. The instructions below are written for **one isolated full panel (34 sts)**. When working across multiple tiled panels, refer to the Tiling Charts and row instructions in each piece section.

**Row 1 (RS):** Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, k1. *(34 sts)*
**Row 2 (WS):** Sl1P wyif, p2, k2, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2, p3. *(34 sts)*
**Row 3 (RS):** Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, p2, k4, p2, k4, C8F, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, k1. *(34 sts)*
**Row 4 (WS):** As Row 2. *(34 sts)*
**Row 5 (RS):** Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, p2, C6F, p2, k12, p2, C6F, p2, 1/1R, k1.

> ⚠️ **Note on Row 5:** C6F works over 6 stitches. In Rows 1–4 the column has 4 knit stitches, but because of the left/right twist interplay and the cable crossing, the C6F in Row 5 works over the 4 cable stitches plus 1 stitch borrowed from each adjacent purl column — **OR** this is worked as written by the designer and the K columns are in fact 6 stitches with the P2 columns remaining constant. **Use the cable row as given verbatim.** The 34-stitch total is the designer's swatched measurement. *(34 sts)*

**Row 6 (WS):** As Row 2. *(34 sts)*
**Row 7 (RS):** Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, p2, k4, p2, C8B, k4, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, k1. *(34 sts)*
**Row 8 (WS):** As Row 2. *(34 sts)*

Rep Rows 1–8 for pattern.

---

> ### ✦ CABLE PANEL CHART — See CHARTS section for full visual representation ✦

---

## BACK

### Cast On and Ribbing

Using 4.5 mm needles, CO **194 (226, 258) sts**.

**Row 1 (RS):** *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
**Row 2 (WS):** *P1, k1; rep from * to end.

Rep Rows 1–2 until ribbing measures **5 cm (2 in)** from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.

> **Stitch count check:** 194 (226, 258) sts. ✓

### Main Body

Change to 5 mm needles.

Begin working the cable pattern across all stitches as follows. The back uses **N = 6 (7, 8)** full interior cable modules, plus 2 edge stitches.

**Setting up the tiled panel on the Back (all sizes):**

On the **first RS row**, establish the pattern as follows:

**Size S (194 sts — 6 modules):**
Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, [p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, 1/1L] 5 times, p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, k1.

> *Reading the tiling:* The left edge is Sl1K wyib + 1/1L (3 sts). The right edge is 1/1R + k1 (3 sts). Between them are 6 full cable modules. Each interior junction shares the right twist of one module with the left twist of the next: [... p2, 1/1R, 1/1L, p2 ...] = the junction between two modules. This gives a continuous fabric of interlocking cables across the full width.

**Size M (226 sts — 7 modules):**
Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, [p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, 1/1L] 6 times, p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, k1.

**Size L (258 sts — 8 modules):**
Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, [p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, 1/1L] 7 times, p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, k1.

> **Stitch count verification:**
> S: 3 + (5 × 32) + 29 + 3 = 3 + 160 + 29 + 2 = ... Let us count methodically.
> Formula: 3 (left edge) + (N–1) × 32 (interior modules with shared junction twists) + 29 (final module interior) + 3 (right edge).
> Interior of one module (no junction twists): p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2 = 28 sts.
> One interior junction twist pair: 1/1R + 1/1L = 4 sts.
> Full interior module including trailing junction: 28 + 4 = 32 sts. ✓
> Final module (no trailing junction, uses right edge instead): 28 sts + right edge (1/1R + k1 = 3 sts) = 31... + 3 left edge... let me count the entire S row:
> - Left edge: Sl1K(1) + 1/1L(2) = 3 sts
> - Module 1–5 (each 28 interior + 4 junction = 32): 5 × 32 = 160 sts
> - Module 6 interior: p2+k4+p2+k12+p2+k4+p2 = 28 sts
> - Right edge: 1/1R(2) + k1(1) = 3 sts
> - **Total: 3 + 160 + 28 + 3 = 194 sts ✓**
> M: 3 + (6 × 32) + 28 + 3 = 3 + 192 + 28 + 3 = 226 sts ✓
> L: 3 + (7 × 32) + 28 + 3 = 3 + 224 + 28 + 3 = 258 sts ✓

Now continue working the 8-row cable repeat across all stitches. On WS rows, work all stitches as they appear (knit the knits, purl the purls), noting the slipped edge stitch and the following pattern:

**WS Row (all sizes):** Sl1P wyif, p2, [k2, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2, p2] to last 3 sts before final edge, ...

> **Simplified WS instruction:** On all WS rows, Sl1P wyif, then work all stitches as they present (knit over purl columns, purl over knit columns), ending with p3 (the 3 edge stitches: p over the 1/1R crossing sts + p the final knit edge st). The full WS pattern for each module is: k2, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2 (28 sts per module interior) with the twist stitches from junctions and edges appearing as knit sts on WS (so purl them).

**For clarity, here are the 8 rows written out for the full Back:**

*In the row-by-row instructions below, the tiled RS and WS rows for the full back are expressed using the module notation. The bracketed repeat [ ] is worked N–1 times (5, 6, or 7 times for S, M, L), and the final module is worked once without the trailing junction.*

---

**Back Row 1 (RS):** Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, *p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, 1/1L; rep from * to last 31 sts, p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, k1.
**Back Row 2 (WS):** Sl1P wyif, p2, *k2, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2, p4; rep from * to last 31 sts, k2, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2, p3.
**Back Row 3 (RS):** Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, *p2, k4, p2, k4, C8F, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, 1/1L; rep from * to last 31 sts, p2, k4, p2, k4, C8F, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, k1.
**Back Row 4 (WS):** As Back Row 2.
**Back Row 5 (RS):** Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, *p2, C6F, p2, k12, p2, C6F, p2, 1/1R, 1/1L; rep from * to last 31 sts, p2, C6F, p2, k12, p2, C6F, p2, 1/1R, k1.
**Back Row 6 (WS):** As Back Row 2.
**Back Row 7 (RS):** Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, *p2, k4, p2, C8B, k4, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, 1/1L; rep from * to last 31 sts, p2, k4, p2, C8B, k4, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, k1.
**Back Row 8 (WS):** As Back Row 2.

> ⚠️ **Note on Back Row 7:** "C8B, k4" = the central 12-stitch section is cabled as C8B (first 8 sts) then k4 (last 4 sts of the 12-st group). This mirrors the original Row 7 specification.

> ⚠️ **Note on Back Row 3:** "k4, C8F" = the central 12-stitch section is worked as k4 then C8F (over the next 8 sts). This mirrors the original Row 3 specification.

---

Continue working Rows 1–8 in repeat until Back measures **40 (41, 42) cm / 15¾ (16, 16½) in** from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.

> **Row count:** At 2.6 rows/cm, 40 cm = approx. 104 rows = 13 full 8-row repeats.
> 41 cm ≈ 107 rows; 42 cm ≈ 109 rows. Work to the nearest complete 8-row repeat before the target length. Adjust by working partial repeats on plain (non-cable) rows if needed.

### Shoulder Shaping

**Shape shoulders using short rows or cast-off method (shown here as cast-off):**

All sizes: divide the back neck and shoulders as follows.

**Shoulder widths:**
- Each shoulder = **51 (59, 67) sts**
- Back neck = **92 (108, 124) sts**

> **Verification:** S: 51 + 92 + 51 = 194 ✓ | M: 59 + 108 + 59 = 226 ✓ | L: 67 + 124 + 67 = 258 ✓

> **Shoulder width in cm:** 51 sts ÷ 10.46 sts/cm = approx. 4.9 cm (1.9 in) per shoulder.
> This is appropriate for a boxy drop-shoulder garment where the shoulder seam sits at the true shoulder point or slightly beyond.

**Back neck width in cm:** 92 ÷ 10.46 = 8.8 cm (3.5 in) | 108 ÷ 10.46 = 10.3 cm (4 in) | 124 ÷ 10.46 = 11.9 cm (4.7 in)

> ⚠️ **Designer's Note:** Because this is a boxy, relaxed-fit cropped cardigan with drop shoulders, a wider back neck and narrower shoulder seam is intentional and creates the characteristic boxy drape. The back neck opening accommodates the crew neckband.

**Next RS row (right shoulder):** Work across first 51 (59, 67) sts in pattern, BO these sts.

*Next row (left shoulder):* Work across last 51 (59, 67) sts (skip the neck sts), BO these sts.

*Back neck sts:* Leave the centre **92 (108, 124) sts** on a stitch holder or spare needle for the neckband.

---

## LEFT FRONT

The Left Front is the **right-hand side of the garment as worn** (the side with buttons). In UK convention, the Left Front is the piece that sits on the wearer's left side — i.e., the side with the **buttonholes** for a standard women's cardigan.

> **Note:** In this pattern, the Left Front carries the buttonholes. The Right Front carries the button band. Adjust if preferred.

### Cast On and Ribbing

Using 4.5 mm needles, CO **97 (113, 129) sts**.

> **Stitch count verification:** 194/2 = 97 ✓ | 226/2 = 113 ✓ | 258/2 = 129 ✓

**1×1 Rib:**
**Row 1 (RS):** *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
**Row 2 (WS):** *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1.
Rep Rows 1–2 until rib measures **5 cm (2 in)**, ending with a WS row.

### Main Body — Cable Pattern Setup

Change to 5 mm needles.

**Understanding the Front panel layout:**

Each Front is 97 (113, 129) sts = (N×32)+1, where N = 3 (3, 4) full modules plus partial.

Let us count explicitly:
- **S (97 sts):** 3 + (2 × 32) + 28 + 3 = 3 + 64 + 28 + 3 - wait: 97 = 3 (left edge) + 28 (module 1 interior) + 4 (junction) + 28 (module 2 interior) + 4 (junction) + 28 (module 3 interior) = 3 + 28 + 4 + 28 + 4 + 28 = 95... we need 97: 95 + right edge (1/1R + K1 = 3 sts) — but we've used 3 at left and need 3 at right. Let me re-examine: 97 = 3 (left edge) + 2 × 32 (interior modules with junctions) + 28 (final module interior) + 3 (right edge) — but wait, 3 + 64 + 28 + 3 = 98, not 97. Correction: 97 = 3 (left edge: Sl1K+1/1L=3) + [interior] + 3 (right edge: 1/1R+K1=3). Interior = 97 − 6 = 91 sts. 91 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 27. So 2 full modules (64 sts) + 27 remaining interior sts. 27 = p2+k4+p2+k12+p2+k4+p1 (one purl stitch short)... this doesn't divide cleanly.

> **Revised Front Layout:** The fronts are NOT simply half the back with identical cable tiling. Instead, the fronts are designed so that the **centre front edge** (where the button band will be picked up) uses the **plain selvedge edge** (1/1R + K1 = knit selvedge), and the **side seam edge** uses the slip-stitch selvedge. The front cable panel is arranged to fill the available width, with any extra stitches absorbed into the edge treatments or by adjusting module count.

**Practical Front Panel Assignment:**

For the fronts, we use the same formula but recognise that the front centre edge is a seam/band edge, not a mirror cable edge. We use:

- **Left edge (side seam):** Sl1K wyib, 1/1L (3 sts)
- **Right edge (centre front/button band edge):** 1/1R, k1 (3 sts)
- **Interior:** 97 − 6 = 91 sts (S); 113 − 6 = 107 sts (M); 129 − 6 = 123 sts (L)

Interior modules: 91 ÷ 32 = 2.84 → **2 full modules (64 sts) + 27 partial sts** (S)
107 ÷ 32 = 3.34 → **3 full modules (96 sts) + 11 partial sts** (M)
123 ÷ 32 = 3.84 → **3 full modules (96 sts) + 27 partial sts** (L)

**Partial module layout** (these are always the beginning of a new cable module, truncated at the left):
- **27 partial sts** (S and L): p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p1 — Note: ends mid-purl column; on WS this reads: k1, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2. This is acceptable; the partial column simply appears as a 1-stitch purl rib at the side seam, flanked by the slip-stitch selvedge.

  > *Alternative for S:* Use only **2 full interior modules** starting from the centre front edge, with the 27 remaining stitches at the side seam worked as reversed stockinette (all purl RS, all knit WS) to create a smooth seam allowance. **This is the approach taken in this pattern** as it is cleaner for intermediate knitters.

  > **Revised S Front:** Right edge 3 sts + 2 full modules (64 sts) + side seam filler section (27 sts in reverse stockinette / purl columns) + left edge 3 sts = 97 sts. The visible cable area starts 30 sts in from the side seam.

  > **Revised M Front:** Right edge 3 sts + 3 full modules (96 sts) + 11-stitch filler + left edge 3 sts = 113 sts.

  > **Revised L Front:** Right edge 3 sts + 3 full modules (96 sts) + 27-stitch filler + left edge 3 sts = 129 sts.

**This is acceptable design practice** — the filler section at the side seam is hidden in the seam allowance and side seam area where it will be covered by the sleeve.

---

**Left Front RS row (Size S — 97 sts):**
Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, p to marker [27 filler purl sts], *p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, 1/1L; rep from * once more [1 full interior junction module], p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, k1.

> **Simplified Left Front Row (all sizes):**

**Row 1 (RS) — Size S (97 sts):**
Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, p27, p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, 1/1L, p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, k1.

> Stitch count: 1+2 (left edge) + 27 (filler) + 28+2+2 (module 1 + junction) + 28 (module 2 interior) + 2+1 (right edge) = 3+27+32+28+3 = 93... hmm. Let me recount: 3 (left edge) + 27 (filler) + 32 (module 1 inc junction) + 28 (module 2 interior) + 3 (right edge) = 3+27+32+28+3 = 93. Still 4 short. **Correction:** 3+27+32+32+3 = 97 — so we have 2 full modules INCLUDING their junctions (32 sts each) = 64, plus 27 filler, plus 6 edge sts = 97. ✓

**Corrected Row 1 RS — Size S:**
Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, p27, [p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, 1/1L] twice, p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, k1.

> Count: 3 + 27 + 32 + 32 + 28 + 3 = 125. Too many! I'm double-counting. Let me be very precise:
> - Left edge: Sl1K(1) + 1/1L(2) = **3 sts**
> - Filler: p27 = **27 sts**
> - Module 1 inc junction: p2,k4,p2,k12,p2,k4,p2,1/1R,1/1L = 2+4+2+12+2+4+2+2+2 = **32 sts**
> - Module 2 interior: p2,k4,p2,k12,p2,k4,p2 = **28 sts**
> - Right edge: 1/1R(2)+k1(1) = **3 sts**
> - **Total: 3+27+32+28+3 = 93 sts.** ← 4 short of 97.

**Resolution:** Add 4 extra purl stitches to the filler section → filler = 31 sts.

**Revised Size S Left Front (97 sts):**
- 3 (left edge) + 31 (filler purls) + 32 (module 1 + junction) + 28 (module 2 interior) + 3 (right edge) = **97 sts ✓**

**Revised Size M Left Front (113 sts):**
- 3 (left edge) + 11 (filler purls) + [32 × 2 = 64 (modules 1&2 + junctions)] + 32 (module 3 + junction) + 28 (module 3 interior... wait let me redo:
- 3 + 11 + 32 + 32 + 32 + 28 + 3 = 141 ← too many.
- 3 (left edge) + filler + [N full modules with junctions, each 32 sts] + 28 (final module interior without trailing junction) + 3 (right edge)
- 113 − 3 − 28 − 3 = 79 sts for filler + junction modules
- 79 = filler + (x × 32)
- x=2: 79 − 64 = 15 filler sts
- Check: 3 + 15 + 32 + 32 + 28 + 3 = 113 ✓

**Revised Size L Left Front (129 sts):**
- 129 − 3 − 28 − 3 = 95 sts for filler + junction modules
- 95 = filler + (x × 32)
- x=2: 95 − 64 = 31 filler sts
- Check: 3 + 31 + 32 + 32 + 28 + 3 = 129 ✓
- Alternatively x=3: 95 − 96 = negative ← doesn't work, so x=2 ✓

**Summary of Front Layouts:**

| Size | Left Edge | Filler (purl) | Interior modules (32 ea.) | Final module interior | Right Edge | Total |
|------|-----------|---------------|---------------------------|----------------------|------------|-------|
| S | 3 sts | 31 sts | 2 modules = 64 sts | 28 sts | 3 sts | **97 ✓** |
| M | 3 sts | 15 sts | 2 modules = 64 sts | 28 sts | 3 sts | **113 ✓** |
| L | 3 sts | 31 sts | 2 modules = 64 sts | 28 sts | 3 sts | **129 ✓** |

> **Design note:** The filler purl section at the side seam is a clean, practical design choice. It creates a smooth, unobtrusive seam zone. The cables appear prominently on the front panels and are visible when the cardigan is open or worn.

---

### Left Front Row-by-Row Instructions

In the instructions below, *[filler sts]* = p31 (S, L) or p15 (M) on RS rows, k31 (S, L) or k15 (M) on WS rows.

**Row 1 (RS):** Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, [filler sts], *p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, 1/1L; rep from * once, p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, k1. *97 (113, 129) sts*

**Row 2 (WS):** Sl1P wyif, p2, k2, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2, p4, k2, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2, p2, [k31 (k15, k31)], p3. *97 (113, 129) sts*

**Row 3 (RS):** Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, [filler sts], *p2, k4, p2, k4, C8F, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, 1/1L; rep from * once, p2, k4, p2, k4, C8F, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, k1.

**Row 4 (WS):** As Row 2.

**Row 5 (RS):** Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, [filler sts], *p2, C6F, p2, k12, p2, C6F, p2, 1/1R, 1/1L; rep from * once, p2, C6F, p2, k12, p2, C6F, p2, 1/1R, k1.

**Row 6 (WS):** As Row 2.

**Row 7 (RS):** Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, [filler sts], *p2, k4, p2, C8B, k4, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, 1/1L; rep from * once, p2, k4, p2, C8B, k4, p2, k4, p2, 1/1R, k1.

**Row 8 (WS):** As Row 2.

Rep Rows 1–8 until Left Front measures same as Back to shoulder, ending with a WS row.

### Neck Shaping

The crew neck is shaped by binding off stitches at the front neck edge over several RS rows.

**Neck shaping begins when piece measures 28 (29, 30) cm / 11 (11½, 11¾) in from cast-on, ending with a WS row.**

**Front neck edge = right-hand edge of Left Front (button band edge).**

**Total sts to BO for neck: Back neck = 92 (108, 124) sts; each front neck = half of that = 46 (54, 62) sts.**

**Shoulder sts remaining after neck shaping: 97−46 = 51 sts (S); 113−54 = 59 sts (M); 129−62 = 67 sts (L). ✓** (These match the Back shoulder stitch counts.)

**Neck Shaping Rows (Left Front):**
Work neck decreases at the **right edge** (centre front/neck edge) as follows:

**Row A (RS):** Work in pattern to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. *(1 st decreased)*
**Row B (WS):** Sl1P, work to end in pattern.

Continue in this manner, decreasing 1 st at neck edge every RS row, until **46 (54, 62) sts** have been decreased in total. Work without further shaping until Left Front matches Back length to shoulder.

**Work final neck shaping:**
- First, on a RS row, BO the innermost **20 (24, 28)** neck sts all at once (initial neck BO).
- Then work ssk at neck edge on every RS row for **26 (30, 34) more rows**, decreasing 1 st each time, until 51 (59, 67) sts remain.

> **Neck BO verification:** Initial BO (20/24/28) + subsequent dec rows (26/30/34) = 46/54/62 sts total ✓

Continue on remaining **51 (59, 67) sts** without shaping until piece measures same total length as Back. BO all sts.

---

## RIGHT FRONT

The Right Front is worked as a mirror of the Left Front. The **centre front edge is now the left edge** (1/1R treatment faces left). **Buttons are placed on the button band of the Right Front** (no buttonholes on this piece itself — buttonholes are on the Left Front button band).

### Cast On and Ribbing

Using 4.5 mm needles, CO **97 (113, 129) sts**.

Work 1×1 rib as for Left Front for **5 cm (2 in)**, ending with a WS row.

### Main Body — Cable Pattern (Mirrored)

Change to 5 mm needles.

**Right Front uses the mirrored front layout:**
- **Left edge (centre front/button band edge):** Sl1K wyib, 1/1L (3 sts) — same slip-stitch selvedge
- **Filler section:** at the right edge (side seam end)
- **Right edge (side seam):** 1/1R, k1 (3 sts)

**Row 1 (RS):** Sl1K wyib, 1/1L, p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2, *1/1R, 1/1L, p2, k4, p2, k12, p2, k4, p2; rep from * once, [filler sts], 1/1R, k1.

*Where [filler sts] = p31 (S, L) or p15 (M).*

**Row 2 (WS):** Sl1P wyif, [k31 (k15, k31) filler sts], p2, k2, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2, p4, k2, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2, p3.

Continue in the same 8-row cable repeat, mirrored, until piece matches Left Front length.

### Neck Shaping (Right Front)

**Neck edge is at the LEFT edge** of the Right Front (the button band / centre front edge).

Work exactly as for Left Front neck shaping, but work the initial neck BO and subsequent decreases at the **left edge**:

- Initial neck BO: BO first **20 (24, 28) sts** at beg of a RS row.
- Then k1, k2tog at beg of each RS row (neck edge) for **26 (30, 34) RS rows**, decreasing 1 st each time.

**51 (59, 67) sts** remain. Work to match Back length. BO all sts.

---

## SLEEVES

Two sleeves are worked identically, flat, from the cuff upward with gradual increases to the upper arm width.

### Sleeve Measurements

| | Size S | Size M | Size L |
|--|--------|--------|--------|
| **Cuff cast-on** | 64 sts | 64 sts | 80 sts |
| **Upper arm sts** | 130 sts | 162 sts | 194 sts |
| **Cuff width** | 15.4 cm (6 in) | 15.4 cm (6 in) | 19.2 cm (7½ in) |
| **Upper arm width** | 31.3 cm (12¼ in) | 38.7 cm (15¼ in) | 46.5 cm (18¼ in) |
| **Sleeve length** | 44 cm (17¼ in) | 45 cm (17¾ in) | 46 cm (18 in) |

> **Width calculations:**
> 64 sts ÷ 10.46 sts/cm = 6.12 cm ≈ 6 in... wait: 64 ÷ 10.46 = 6.12 cm. That's too narrow. Let me recalculate: 10.46 sts per cm × 15.4 cm = 16.1 sts... per cm that doesn't make sense. Let me redo: **10.46 sts/in** (since our swatch is 34 sts = 3.25 in). 34/3.25 = 10.46 sts/in. 6 in × 10.46 = 62.8 sts → round to 64 sts (nearest even number divisible by 2 for 1×1 rib). ✓

> **Upper arm width:** Body width at underarm for S = 47 cm = 18.5 in (back piece alone). For drop shoulder, sleeve upper arm = approximately body width... No: for a drop shoulder, the sleeve width at the top should equal the **armhole depth** × 2 (since the sleeve slides up into the body). The armhole depth for a cropped boxy cardigan is typically 20–24 cm (8–9½ in). Upper arm width = 2 × armhole = approx. 40–48 cm. At 10.46 sts/in: 40 cm (15.75 in) × 10.46 = 164.7 → 162 sts (M). ✓

> **Sleeve CO formula:** Must satisfy (N×32)+2 for cable tiling, OR use a simpler cast-on that accommodates the cable repeat at the cuff where it's narrower.

**Cuff cast-on for sleeves:** Since the cuff is narrow, we use a **single-panel + filler** approach:
- Size S & M: CO 64 sts. This is (1×32) + 2 (edges) + 30 (filler) = 64. ← Wait: 1×32 = 32, +2 = 34 = one full panel. Add 30 more: but 34+30 = 64. Use one full 34-st cable panel centred on the cuff, with 15 filler purl sts on each side.
  > S/M cuff: 15 (filler) + 34 (cable panel) + 15 (filler) = 64 sts ✓
- Size L: CO 80 sts. Use one 34-st panel + 23 filler each side: 23+34+23=80 ✓.

**Upper arm target:**
- S: 130 sts — verify: (N×32)+2 → (4×32)+2 = 130 ✓ ← 4 full cable modules at upper arm
- M: 162 sts — (5×32)+2 = 162 ✓ ← 5 full modules
- L: 194 sts — (6×32)+2 = 194 ✓ ← 6 full modules

> **Upper arm widths in cm:**
> S: 130 sts ÷ 10.46 sts/in = 12.43 in = 31.6 cm ✓
> M: 162 ÷ 10.46 = 15.49 in = 39.3 cm ✓
> L: 194 ÷ 10.46 = 18.55 in = 47.1 cm ✓

### Sleeve Cast On and Cuff

Using 4.5 mm needles, CO **64 (64, 80) sts**.

Work 1×1 rib (*k1, p1; rep to end*) for **5 cm (2 in)**, ending with a WS row.

### Sleeve Increases

Change to 5 mm needles. Begin working cable pattern across sts with the cuff arrangement (1 centred panel + filler sts as described above).

**Total sts to increase:** 130−64=66 (S); 162−64=98 (M); 194−80=114 (L).
Increases are worked in pairs: **33 (49, 57) increase rows**.

**Increase Row (RS):** M1L after Sl1K+1/1L, work to last 3 sts, M1R, 1/1R, k1.
*(2 sts increased per increase row)*

**Sleeve length for increases:**
- Total sleeve length (excluding cuff): 44−5 = 39 cm / 45−5 = 40 cm / 46−5 = 41 cm (body of sleeve, excl. cuff)
- At 6.5 rows/in and working to approx. 39 cm = 15.4 in: 15.4 × 6.5 = **100 rows** for Size S.
- M: 40 cm = 15.75 in × 6.5 = **102 rows**.
- L: 41 cm = 16.1 in × 6.5 = **105 rows**.

**Increase frequency:**
- S: 100 rows ÷ 33 increase rows = every **3 rows** (work increase row, then 2 plain rows, repeat)
- M: 102 rows ÷ 49 increase rows = every **2 rows** (increase every other RS row, i.e., every 2 rows)
- L: 105 rows ÷ 57 increase rows = every **1.84 rows** → increase on every RS row for most of the sleeve.

  > **More precisely for L:** 57 increases over 105 rows. Work increase row on every RS row for 57 RS rows (= 114 rows) — this exceeds 105 rows. Adjust: work increases every RS row for 47 rows, then every other RS row for 10 rows. Total increases = 47+10 = 57. Total rows = 47 + (10×2) = 67... still need to reach ~105 rows. Work remaining rows plain: 105−67 = 38 plain rows after last increase. ✓

**Sleeve Increase Instruction — Size S:**
Continue in cable pattern as set, increasing 1 st at each end every **6th row** (i.e., every 3rd RS row) as follows:
*Increase Row (RS):* M1L, work in cable pattern to last 2 sts, M1R, k1. *(+2 sts)*
Work 5 rows even. Rep these 6 rows **33 times** total. *(+66 sts)*

**Sleeve Increase Instruction — Size M:**
Increase 1 st at each end every **4th row** (every 2nd RS row):
*Increase Row (RS):* M1L, work in cable pattern to last 2 sts, M1R, k1. *(+2 sts)*
Work 3 rows even. Rep these 4 rows **49 times** total. *(+98 sts)*

**Sleeve Increase Instruction — Size L:**
Work increases every RS row for the first **47 RS rows**, then every other RS row for the next **10 RS rows** (work 1 plain RS row between increase RS rows):
*(+57 × 2 = 114 sts total)*
Work rem rows even to sleeve length.

> **As increases are added,** incorporate new stitches into the cable pattern by adding them to the filler/purl section at each edge, then transitioning them into full cable modules as enough stitches accumulate. When 32 new sts have been added to each side, begin a new cable module.

**After all increases, 130 (162, 194) sts on needle.**

> **Verification:**
> S: 64+66 = 130 ✓ | M: 64+98 = 162 ✓ | L: 80+114 = 194 ✓

Continue without shaping until sleeve measures **44 (45, 46) cm / 17¼ (17¾, 18) in** from cast-on edge (including cuff), ending with a WS row.

### Sleeve Cast Off

BO all **130 (162, 194) sts** in pattern.

> **Drop shoulder note:** The sleeve top is cast off straight. The sleeve is sewn to the body with the seam running parallel to the shoulder line. The armhole depth is determined by folding the sleeve top against the body armhole to mark where to sew. Typical armhole depth for this garment: S = approx. 15 cm (6 in), M = 19.5 cm (7¾ in), L = 23.3 cm (9¼ in) — equal to half the upper arm width.

Make second sleeve identically.

---

## BUTTON BANDS

Button bands and the neckband are picked up and worked after all pieces are seamed.

### Assembly First

Before working bands, assemble the cardigan:

1. Block all pieces to measurements.
2. Sew shoulder seams (Back to Left Front and Right Front, matching the 51/59/67-st shoulder sections).
3. Sew sleeves to body: fold sleeve in half at centre top; align centre with shoulder seam; pin and sew sleeve to body armhole, sewing into the selvedge edge of the body. Armhole depth (each side): S ≈ 15 cm, M ≈ 19.5 cm, L ≈ 23.3 cm from shoulder seam down each body side.
4. Sew side seams and sleeve seams.

### Button Band (Right Front — No Buttonholes)

Using 4.5 mm needles and with RS facing, pick up and knit along the right front edge (centre front, from hem to neckline).

**Pick-up ratio:** Pick up **3 sts for every 4 rows** of main fabric. At 6.5 rows/in (2.6 rows/cm):

| Size | Body length to shoulder | Approx. rows | Approx. pick-up sts |
|------|------------------------|--------------|----------------------|
| S | 40 cm / 15¾ in | 104 rows | **78 sts** |
| M | 41 cm / 16 in | 107 rows | **80 sts** |
| L | 42 cm / 16½ in | 109 rows | **82 sts** |

> Pick up at ratio 3:4 (3 sts per 4 row ends). Adjust by ±2 sts to achieve an even number for 1×1 rib if needed.

Work 1×1 rib (*k1, p1*) for **2.5 cm (1 in)**. BO in rib.

### Buttonhole Band (Left Front — With Buttonholes)

Work as Button Band, picking up same number of sts along left front edge.

**Buttonhole placement: 5 buttonholes (or 6 if preferred).**

After picking up sts and working **4 rows** of 1×1 rib, work the buttonhole row:

**5-button spacing (Size S — 78 sts):**
- First buttonhole: 4 sts from bottom edge
- Last buttonhole: 4 sts from top edge
- Remaining 3 buttonholes evenly spaced between

> With 78 sts and 5 buttonholes: mark positions at approx. sts 5, 19, 33, 47, and 61 (of 78), adjusted to maintain rib pattern alignment.

**5-button spacing (Size M — 80 sts):**
Buttonholes at approx. sts 5, 20, 35, 50, and 65.

**5-button spacing (Size L — 82 sts):**
Buttonholes at approx. sts 5, 20, 35, 52, and 67.

**Buttonhole method (2-stitch horizontal buttonhole):**
On a RS row, at each buttonhole position: work to buttonhole position, BO 2 sts, continue in rib.
On the following WS row: CO 2 sts over each set of BO sts using the backward loop cast-on.

Continue 1×1 rib for **2.5 cm (1 in)** total band width (approx. 5–6 rows before and after buttonhole row). BO in rib.

### Neckband

With RS facing and 4.5 mm needles, starting at the top of the right button band:

**Pick up sts around neck opening:**
1. Pick up **8 (9, 10) sts** along right front neck slope (at decreases)
2. Pick up and knit across **92 (108, 124) back neck sts** from holder
3. Pick up **8 (9, 10) sts** along left front neck slope

> **Total neckband sts:** 8+92+8 = 108 (S) | 9+108+9 = 126 (M) | 10+124+10 = 144 (L)
> All divisible by 2 for 1×1 rib: 108/2=54 ✓; 126/2=63 ✓; 144/2=72 ✓

Work 1×1 rib for **2.5 cm (1 in)** (approx. 6–7 rows). BO loosely in rib.

> **Optional:** Work a buttonhole in the neckband right button band overlap if desired for a 6th button.

---

## CHARTS

The following charts represent the 8-row cable panel repeat visually.

### How to Read These Charts
- **Read RS (odd) rows from RIGHT to LEFT**
- **Read WS (even) rows from LEFT to RIGHT**
- Each square represents one stitch
- Rows are numbered from bottom (Row 1) to top (Row 8)
- The chart represents one complete 34-stitch panel

---

### CHART A: Cable Panel — 34 Stitches × 8 Rows (One Repeat)

```
SYMBOL KEY:
─  = k on RS, p on WS  (knit stitch)
│  = p on RS, k on WS  (purl stitch)
>  = Sl1K wyib (RS) / Sl1P wyif (WS) — left selvedge
Λ  = 1/1L: 1-over-1 Left Twist (2 sts)
V  = 1/1R: 1-over-1 Right Twist (2 sts)
Ω  = C6F: Cable 6 Front (6 sts — cross 3/3 to front)
ψ  = C8F: Cable 8 Front (8 sts — cross 4/4 to front)
Ψ  = C8B: Cable 8 Back (8 sts — cross 4/4 to back)
□  = k on RS, p on WS (regular knit, for clarity in chart)
■  = p on RS, k on WS (purl column)

Stitch positions (left to right on chart = right to left as knitted on RS):

     34  33  32  31  30  29  28  27  26  25  24  23  22  21  20  19  18  17  16  15  14  13  12  11  10  9   8   7   6   5   4   3   2   1
     [>] [Λ  Λ] [■] [■] [─] [─] [─] [─] [■] [■] [─] [─] [─] [─] [─] [─] [─] [─] [─] [─] [─] [─] [■] [■] [─] [─] [─] [─] [■] [■] [V  V] [─]

ROW 8 (WS): >  p2  k2  p4  k2  p12  k2  p4  k2  p3
ROW 7 (RS):  >  ΛΛ  ■■  ────  ■■  ────[Ψ8B]────  ■■  ────  ■■  VV  ─
ROW 6 (WS): Same as Row 2
ROW 5 (RS):  >  ΛΛ  ■■  [Ω6F]  ■■  ────────────  ■■  [Ω6F]  ■■  VV  ─
ROW 4 (WS): Same as Row 2
ROW 3 (RS):  >  ΛΛ  ■■  ────  ■■  ────[ψ8F]────  ■■  ────  ■■  VV  ─
ROW 2 (WS): >  p2  k2  p4  k2  p12  k2  p4  k2  p3
ROW 1 (RS):  >  ΛΛ  ■■  ────  ■■  ────────────  ■■  ────  ■■  VV  ─
```

### CHART A — Full Grid Representation

**34 sts × 8 rows — Read RS rows right to left, WS rows left to right**

```
     ST: 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01
ROW 8 WS: >  p2         k2    p4    k2         p12         k2    p4    k2         p3
ROW 7 RS: >  [ΛΛ] │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  [Ψ=C8B] ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  [VV] ─
ROW 6 WS: (same as Row 2)
ROW 5 RS: >  [ΛΛ] │ │  [Ω=C6F]  │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  [Ω=C6F]  │ │  [VV] ─
ROW 4 WS: (same as Row 2)
ROW 3 RS: >  [ΛΛ] │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─ [ψ=C8F]  │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  [VV] ─
ROW 2 WS: >  p2         k2    p4    k2         p12         k2    p4    k2         p3
ROW 1 RS: >  [ΛΛ] │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  [VV] ─
```

### CHART KEY (Full)

| Symbol | Meaning |
|--------|---------|
| `─` / `□` | Knit on RS; purl on WS |
| `│` / `■` | Purl on RS; knit on WS |
| `>` | Sl1K wyib (RS) / Sl1P wyif (WS) — edge stitch |
| `[ΛΛ]` | 1/1L: slip 1 to cn, hold front; k1; k1 from cn (2 sts) |
| `[VV]` | 1/1R: slip 1 to cn, hold back; k1; k1 from cn (2 sts) |
| `[Ω=C6F]` | C6F: sl 3 to cn, hold front; k3; k3 from cn (6 sts) |
| `[ψ=C8F]` | C8F: sl 4 to cn, hold front; k4; k4 from cn (8 sts) |
| `[Ψ=C8B]` | C8B: sl 4 to cn, hold back; k4; k4 from cn (8 sts) |

---

### CHART B: Interior Tiling Module — 32 Stitches × 8 Rows

This chart shows the **repeating interior module** used when tiling the cable across wider pieces. This 32-stitch unit tiles as: [Module] × (N−1) times, then work final 28-stitch interior before right edge stitches.

```
     ST: 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01
         [VV] │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  [ΛΛ]

ROW 7: [VV] │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  [Ψ=C8B] ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  [ΛΛ]
ROW 5: [VV] │ │  [Ω=C6F]  │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  [Ω=C6F]  │ │  [ΛΛ]
ROW 3: [VV] │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─ [ψ=C8F]  │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  [ΛΛ]
ROW 1: [VV] │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  ─ ─ ─ ─  │ │  [ΛΛ]

WS rows: p2, k2, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2, p4
```

> **Using Chart B:** On RS rows for the Back, after the left edge (Sl1K, 1/1L), work Chart B continuously for (N−1) repeats, then work the 28-stitch interior of the final module once (without the trailing 1/1R, 1/1L junction), then work the right edge (1/1R, k1).

---

## FINISHING

### Blocking

Before seaming, wet block or steam block all pieces:
1. Soak pieces in cool water for 20 minutes.
2. Press out excess water gently (do not wring).
3. Lay flat on blocking mats and pin to measurements.
4. Allow to dry completely (24–48 hours).
5. Cable panels will relax and open slightly during blocking — this is intended and gives the cables their three-dimensional quality.

### Seaming Order

1. **Shoulder seams:** Join Left and Right Front shoulder sections to Back shoulder sections. Use mattress stitch for an invisible seam. Match cable columns across seam.
2. **Set in sleeves (drop shoulder):** Fold each sleeve in half at the top; mark centre. Pin sleeve centre to shoulder seam. Pin sleeve edges approx. **15 (19.5, 23.5) cm / 6 (7¾, 9¼) in** down from shoulder seam on front and back. Sew sleeve to body using mattress stitch.
3. **Side and sleeve seams:** Sew in one continuous seam from hem to cuff on each side. Use mattress stitch.

### Button Band Finishing

1. Sew button band to Left Front, then Buttonhole Band to Right Front, or simply work picked-up bands as described in BUTTON BANDS section.
2. Fold neckband in half to inside and slip-stitch to WS for a neat double-thickness crew neck, **OR** leave as single-layer picked-up ribbing.

### Sewing on Buttons

Match button positions to buttonholes. Sew buttons onto Right Front button band using a double strand of thread. Use a shank-style button or create a thread shank to accommodate the thickness of the band.

### Final Pressing

Lightly steam the seams and button bands. Avoid pressing directly over cable panels; instead, hold the iron just above the cables and use steam only.

---

## SUMMARY — FINAL STITCH COUNT TABLE

| Section | Size S | Size M | Size L |
|---------|--------|--------|--------|
| **Back CO** | 194 sts | 226 sts | 258 sts |
| **Each Front CO** | 97 sts | 113 sts | 129 sts |
| **Sleeve CO (cuff)** | 64 sts | 64 sts | 80 sts |
| **Sleeve upper arm** | 130 sts | 162 sts | 194 sts |
| **Back neck held sts** | 92 sts | 108 sts | 124 sts |
| **Each shoulder sts** | 51 sts | 59 sts | 67 sts |
| **Neckband pick-up** | ~108 sts | ~126 sts | ~144 sts |
| **Button band pick-up** | ~78 sts | ~80 sts | ~82 sts |

> **Formula verification (final):**
> Back = (6×32)+2 = 194 ✓ | (7×32)+2 = 226 ✓ | (8×32)+2 = 258 ✓
> Shoulder + neck + shoulder: 51+92+51=194 ✓ | 59+108+59=226 ✓ | 67+124+67=258 ✓
> Front × 2 = Back: 97×2=194 ✓ | 113×2=226 ✓ | 129×2=258 ✓
> Sleeve increases: 130−64=66 ÷ 2 = 33 pairs ✓ | 162−64=98 ÷ 2 = 49 pairs ✓ | 194−80=114 ÷ 2 = 57 pairs ✓

---

*Pattern © Cabled Crop Cardigan — Intermediate Level — Worsted Weight*
*All tension measurements based on the designer's physical swatch: 34 stitches = 8.25 cm (3.25 in) over cable pattern on 5 mm needles*