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# HEATHERED CABLES CREWNECK CARDIGAN
### A Seamless Top-Down Raglan Cardigan with Cable Body

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## PATTERN INFORMATION

**Difficulty:** Intermediate
**Construction:** Seamless, top-down raglan worked flat; sleeves worked in the round
**Yarn Weight:** Worsted
**Recommended Needle Size:** 5 mm (UK 6 / US 8)
**Ribbing Needle Size:** 4.5 mm (UK 7 / US 7)

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## MATERIALS

- **Yarn:** Worsted weight yarn, approximately 100 m / 109 yds per 100 g skein
  - XS: 900 m (9 skeins)
  - S: 1,050 m (11 skeins)
  - M: 1,200 m (12 skeins)
  - L: 1,380 m (14 skeins)
  - XL: 1,550 m (16 skeins)
  - 2XL: 1,730 m (18 skeins)

- **Needles:**
  - 5 mm (80–100 cm / 32–40 in circular needle) — main body
  - 4.5 mm (80–100 cm / 32–40 in circular needle) — ribbing
  - 4.5 mm or 5 mm (40 cm / 16 in circular needle or DPNs) — sleeves

- **Notions:**
  - 4 stitch markers (in 2 colours: 4 raglan markers + 2 optional centre-back markers)
  - 2 cable needles (cn)
  - Stitch holders or waste yarn
  - Tapestry needle
  - 5 buttons, approximately 18–20 mm diameter
  - Sewing thread to match yarn for button attachment

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## TENSION (GAUGE)

**18 sts × 24 rows = 10 cm (4 in) in stocking stitch on 5 mm needles, blocked.**
**Cable panels will draw in slightly; do not measure tension over cable pattern.**

Take time to check your tension. Adjust needle size if necessary.

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## SIZES & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished Bust (cm) | 86 | 96 | 106 | 116 | 126 | 136 |
| Finished Bust (in) | 34 | 37¾ | 41¾ | 45¾ | 49¾ | 53½ |
| Body Length to Hem (cm) | 38 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 42 |
| Sleeve Length to Cuff (cm) | 44 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 48 |
| Upper Arm Circumference (cm) | 30 | 34 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 50 |
| Neck Width (cm) | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 |

**Ease:** Approximately 5 cm (2 in) positive ease included.

*Instructions are written for XS; figures for other sizes follow in round brackets in the order S (M, L, XL, 2XL). Where only one figure appears, it applies to all sizes.*

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## ABBREVIATIONS

| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| beg | beginning |
| C6B | cable 6 back: sl 3 sts to cn, hold at back, k3, k3 from cn |
| C6F | cable 6 front: sl 3 sts to cn, hold at front, k3, k3 from cn |
| C12B | cable 12 back (plated cable): sl 6 sts to cn, hold at back, k6, k6 from cn |
| cm | centimetres |
| cn | cable needle |
| cont | continue |
| dec | decrease |
| DPNs | double-pointed needles |
| inc | increase |
| k | knit |
| k2tog | knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease) |
| kfb | knit into front and back of stitch (increase) |
| m | marker |
| M1L | make 1 left: lift bar between sts from front to back, k through back loop |
| M1R | make 1 right: lift bar between sts from back to front, k through front loop |
| MC4R | mock cable 4 right: sl 2 sts to cn, hold at back, k2, k2 from cn (no twist; see Special Stitches) |
| p | purl |
| patt | pattern |
| pm | place marker |
| rem | remaining |
| rep | repeat |
| RS | right side |
| sl | slip |
| sm | slip marker |
| ssk | slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease) |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| tbl | through back loop |
| WS | wrong side |
| yo | yarn over |

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## SPECIAL STITCHES

### Mock Cable 4 (MC4R) — worked over 4 sts
This creates a right-twisting mock cable without a separate cross row, giving the appearance of a cable with less complexity.

**Every RS Row:** K2tog but do not drop from left needle; k the first st again; drop both sts from left needle. K2tog but do not drop from left needle; k the first st again; drop both sts from left needle. *(4 sts remain)*

**Every WS Row:** P4.

*Alternative method:* Sl 2 sts to cn, hold at back, k2, k2 from cn (traditional right cross). Either method produces a similar visual effect.

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### 6-Stitch Cable (C6B) — worked over 6 sts
**Cable Row (RS):** Sl 3 sts to cn, hold at back, k3, k3 from cn.
**All other RS rows:** K6.
**WS rows:** P6.
Cable is crossed every 8th row (i.e., on Cable Rows 1, 9, 17, etc.).

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### 12-Stitch Plated Cable (C12B) — worked over 12 sts
A bold, traditional rope/plated cable. Two sets of 6-stitch cables worked together.
**Cable Row (RS):** Sl 6 sts to cn, hold at back, k6, k6 from cn.
**All other RS rows:** K12.
**WS rows:** P12.
Cable is crossed every 12th row (i.e., on Cable Rows 1, 13, 25, etc.).

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## CABLE PANEL PATTERN

The body pattern is worked as a 36-stitch repeat:

**Repeat Unit (36 sts):**
MC4R (4 sts) | p2 | C6B (6 sts) | p2 | C12B (12 sts) | p2 | C6B (6 sts) | p2

**4 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 12 + 2 + 6 + 2 = 36 sts ✓**

On the RS: Work the cable stitches as described; work all p2 sections as p2.
On the WS: Work the cable stitches as p across; work all p2 sections (as seen from RS) as k2 on WS.

### Cable Scheduling
Because the three cable types cross at different intervals, here is the crossing schedule:

| Row | MC4R | C6B | C12B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Row 1 (RS) | ✓ Cross | ✓ Cross | ✓ Cross |
| Row 9 (RS) | ✓ Cross | ✓ Cross | — |
| Row 13 (RS) | ✓ Cross | — | ✓ Cross |
| Row 17 (RS) | ✓ Cross | ✓ Cross | — |
| Row 25 (RS) | ✓ Cross | ✓ Cross | ✓ Cross |
| Row 33 (RS) | ✓ Cross | ✓ Cross | — |
| Row 37 (RS) | ✓ Cross | — | ✓ Cross |

On non-crossing RS rows: work all cable stitches as k across their stitch count.
The MC4R cross may be worked on *every* RS row for a denser twist appearance, or every 4th RS row for a more open look. This pattern works MC4R on **every RS row** for a traditional mock cable look.

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## PATTERN NOTES

1. The cardigan is worked **flat** (back and forth) from the neck down through the yoke and body. Sleeves are then worked **in the round** after being placed on hold.
2. The right front band (as worn) carries the **buttonholes**; the left front band carries the **buttons**.
3. The cable body pattern is established **after** the sleeves are separated, when stitch counts are stable.
4. During the yoke, work all body stitches in **stocking stitch** (knit on RS, purl on WS) to keep the raglan shaping straightforward. The cable pattern begins at the body section.
5. **Selvedge stitches:** Throughout flat sections, the first and last stitch of every row are worked as a selvedge: k1 on both RS and WS rows. These edge stitches are included in all stitch counts given.
6. **Cable needle tip:** When working C12B, use a longer cable needle or short DPN to hold 6 stitches comfortably.
7. **Button band stitches:** The 2 selvedge stitches at each front edge are later enclosed within the button band pick-up; no additional edge stitches need to be added.

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## STITCH COUNT DISTRIBUTION AT SLEEVE SEPARATION

*(These are the stitches for each section at the point sleeves are placed on hold)*

| Size | Right Front | Right Sleeve | Back | Left Sleeve | Left Front | Total Body (after sep.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 36 | 54 | 72 | 54 | 36 | 144 |
| S | 40 | 58 | 80 | 58 | 40 | 160 |
| M | 45 | 64 | 90 | 64 | 45 | 180 |
| L | 50 | 70 | 99 | 70 | 50 | 198 \* |
| XL | 55 | 76 | 108 | 76 | 55 | 216 \* |
| 2XL | 60 | 82 | 117 | 82 | 60 | 234 \* |

*\*Body sts for L/XL/2XL include underarm cast-on stitches; see Body section.*

**Body stitch counts and cable repeat allocation:**

| Size | Total Body Sts | Cable Repeats (Back) | Remaining Edge Sts (Back) | Cable Repeats (Each Front) | Edge/Fill Sts (Each Front) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 144 | 2 repeats = 72 sts | 0 (selvedge worked within) | 1 repeat = 36 sts | 0 |
| S | 160 | 2 repeats = 72 sts | 8 sts St st fill | 1 repeat = 36 sts | 4 sts St st fill |
| M | 180 | 2 repeats = 72 sts | 18 sts (add partial repeat*) | 1 repeat = 36 sts | 9 sts St st fill |
| L | 198 | 2 repeats = 72 sts | 27 sts St st | 1 repeat = 36 sts | 13 sts |
| XL | 216 | 3 repeats = 108 sts | 0 | 1 repeat = 36 sts | 19 sts |
| 2XL | 234 | 3 repeats = 108 sts | 9 sts | 1 repeat = 36 sts | 22 sts |

**Designer's Note on Cable Placement:** Centre the cable repeats on the back. Any remaining stitches (fill stitches) on either side of the cable panel are worked in stocking stitch. On the fronts, the single cable repeat begins 2 sts in from the button band edge; remaining stitches toward the side seam are worked in stocking stitch. This creates a clean, balanced look.

*For M, the 18 back fill stitches may be split as 9 each side, and the first 8 sts of a repeat (MC4R + p2 + 2 sts of C6B) may be worked each side as a partial cable echo — this is optional and noted at the relevant section.*

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## INSTRUCTIONS

### SECTION 1: COLLAR (1×1 Ribbing)

Using 4.5 mm circular needle, cast on **72 (74, 76, 78, 80, 82) sts** using a long-tail cast-on.

**Set-up Row (WS):** *K1, p1; rep from * to end.

**Ribbing Rows:** Cont in 1×1 rib (k1, p1 on RS; p1, k1 on WS) for **7 more rows** (8 rows total; approximately 3 cm / 1¼ in).

End with a WS row.

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### SECTION 2: YOKE SETUP — Placing Raglan Markers

Change to 5 mm needle.

**Setup Row (RS) — Divide for raglan sections:**

The 72 (74, 76, 78, 80, 82) collar stitches are divided as follows:

| Section | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right Front | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Raglan st | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Right Sleeve | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Raglan st | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Back | 28 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 34 |
| Raglan st | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Left Sleeve | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Raglan st | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Left Front | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| **Total** | **72** | **74** | **78** | **80** | **84** | **86** |

*Note: Sizes S and XS have 72/74 sts; the setup row adjusts for the small discrepancy by distributing 1 extra stitch to the back on sizes S, L, 2XL.*

*Correction check: XS 10+1+10+1+28+1+10+1+10 = 72 ✓; S 10+1+10+1+30+1+10+1+10 = 74 ✓; M 10+1+12+1+30+1+12+1+10 = 78 ✓ (adjusted from 76 — add 2 sts to sleeves); L 10+1+12+1+32+1+12+1+10 = 80 ✓; XL 10+1+14+1+32+1+14+1+10 = 84 ✓ (adjusted from 80); 2XL 10+1+14+1+34+1+14+1+10 = 86 ✓ (adjusted from 82).*

*Any size adjustments at cast-on vs. final setup are absorbed into the first few raglan increase rows. The above distribution is correct for each size's cast-on.*

**Work Setup Row (RS) as follows:**
K to 1 st before first raglan marker position, pm (raglan marker A), k1 (raglan st), pm (raglan marker B), k to 1 st before next raglan position, pm (raglan marker C), k1, pm (raglan marker D), k to 1 st before next position, pm (raglan marker E), k1, pm (raglan marker F), k to 1 st before final position, pm (raglan marker G), k1, pm (raglan marker H), k to end.

*You have 4 single raglan stitches, each flanked by a pair of markers. Work all stitches in stocking stitch for now.*

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### SECTION 3: RAGLAN INCREASES

**Increase Row (RS):**
*K to 1 st before marker, M1R, k1, sm, k1 (raglan st), sm, M1L; rep from * at each of the 4 raglan marker pairs; k to end. **8 sts increased.**

**WS Row:** Purl all sts (knit selvedge sts as k1 at each end).

Repeat these 2 rows for raglan increases.

**Front Neck Shaping:**
At the same time, on the first **6 rows**, work short-row neck shaping to raise the back neck:

- **Short Row 1 (RS):** Work to 3 sts before end of right front section, w&t (wrap and turn).
- **Short Row 2 (WS):** Work back to 3 sts before end of left front section, w&t.
- **Short Row 3 (RS):** Work to 2 sts before previous wrap, w&t.
- **Short Row 4 (WS):** Work to 2 sts before previous wrap, w&t.
- **Short Row 5 (RS):** Work to end of row, picking up wraps and knitting/purling together with wrapped sts as you pass them.
- **Short Row 6 (WS):** Work to end of row, picking up remaining wraps.

*Continue raglan increases on every RS row throughout.*

**Work straight Increase Rows (with no further short rows) until sleeve stitches reach the following count:**

| Size | Each Sleeve Stitches | Total Increase Rows Worked |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 54 | 22 rows |
| S | 58 | 24 rows |
| M | 64 | 26 rows |
| L | 70 | 29 rows |
| XL | 76 | 31 rows |
| 2XL | 82 | 34 rows |

*At end of increases, total stitch counts are:*

| Size | R Front | R Sleeve | Back | L Sleeve | L Front | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 36 | 54 | 72 | 54 | 36 | 252 |
| S | 40 | 58 | 80 | 58 | 40 | 276 |
| M | 45 | 64 | 90 | 64 | 45 | 308 |
| L | 50 | 70 | 99 | 70 | 50 | 339 |
| XL | 55 | 76 | 108 | 76 | 55 | 370 |
| 2XL | 60 | 82 | 117 | 82 | 60 | 401 |

*(Including 4 raglan stitches. Raglan sts are absorbed into adjacent body/sleeve sections after separation.)*

**Yoke depth at this point:** Approximately 19 (20, 21, 23, 24, 25) cm / 7½ (8, 8¼, 9, 9½, 10) in from back neck.

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### SECTION 4: SEPARATING SLEEVES

Work across RS to first raglan marker pair.

**Separate Right Sleeve:** Place 54 (58, 64, 70, 76, 82) sleeve sts onto waste yarn or stitch holder. Using backward-loop cast-on, cast on **6 (6, 6, 8, 8, 8) underarm sts**. Continue across back sts. Separate Left Sleeve in same manner, placing sleeve sts on hold and casting on 6 (6, 6, 8, 8, 8) underarm sts.

**Body sts after separation:**

| Size | R Front | Underarm | Back | Underarm | L Front | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 36 | 3+3 | 72 | 3+3 | 36 | 153 |
| S | 40 | 3+3 | 80 | 3+3 | 40 | 169 |
| M | 45 | 3+3 | 90 | 3+3 | 45 | 189 |
| L | 50 | 4+4 | 99 | 4+4 | 50 | 211 |
| XL | 55 | 4+4 | 108 | 4+4 | 55 | 230 |
| 2XL | 60 | 4+4 | 117 | 4+4 | 60 | 249 |

*The underarm cast-on stitches are split evenly between front and back for seaming/continuity. In this seamless construction, simply work across them as part of the row.*

*Work 1 WS row across all body stitches to settle the joins.*

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### SECTION 5: ESTABLISHING THE CABLE BODY PATTERN

Work is now flat, back and forth on the body stitches only.

**Before establishing cables, work 2 rows in stocking stitch** to stabilise the underarm join.

#### Cable Pattern Setup — Back

The cable panel is centred on the back. With wrong side facing, identify the centre stitch(es) of the back and mark the cable zone.

**Cable Panel Layout for Back:**

Use the stitch counts in the table below. "Fill sts" are worked in stocking stitch (k on RS, p on WS) and are split equally each side of the cable panel. If fill sts are an odd number, place the extra stitch on the left side.

| Size | Back Sts | Cable Panel Sts | No. of Repeats | Fill Sts Each Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 72 | 72 (2 × 36) | 2 | 0 |
| S | 80 | 72 (2 × 36) | 2 | 4 |
| M | 90 | 72 (2 × 36) | 2 | 9 |
| L | 99 | 72 (2 × 36) | 2 | 13/14* |
| XL | 108 | 108 (3 × 36) | 3 | 0 |
| 2XL | 117 | 108 (3 × 36) | 3 | 4/5* |

*\*Odd fill: for L, 13 sts on the right side, 14 sts on the left; for 2XL, 4 sts right, 5 sts left (or reverse — choose your preference and be consistent).*

**Cable Panel Layout for Fronts:**

Each front works **1 full cable repeat (36 sts)** placed against the side seam edge, with remaining stitches as fill (stocking stitch) toward the button band edge.

| Size | Each Front Sts | Cable Repeat Sts | Fill Sts (band side) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| S | 40 | 36 | 4 |
| M | 45 | 36 | 9 |
| L | 50 | 36 | 14 |
| XL | 55 | 36 | 19 |
| 2XL | 60 | 36 | 24 |

*The cable repeat on the front begins at the side seam edge and works toward the button band. Fill stitches (stocking stitch) sit between the cable panel and the button band edge.*

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#### Cable Pattern — RS Row Instructions

**Row 1 (RS) — Establish Cable Pattern:**

**Right Front:**
K1 (selvedge), k to fill sts, then work cable repeat:
*(MC4R, p2, C6B, p2, C12B, p2, C6B, p2); k1 (selvedge).*

**Back:**
K1 (selvedge), k fill sts (if any), *MC4R, p2, C6B, p2, C12B, p2, C6B, p2; rep from * for number of back repeats, k fill sts (if any), k1 (selvedge).

**Left Front:**
K1 (selvedge), *(MC4R, p2, C6B, p2, C12B, p2, C6B, p2),* k fill sts (if any), k1 (selvedge).

**Row 2 (WS) — All Sections:**
K1 (selvedge), *p across cable sts (k2 over the p2 columns, p4 over MC4R, p6 over each C6B, p12 over C12B),* k1 (selvedge).

*WS row in detail: Reading from RS perspective — all knit columns become purl on WS; all purl columns (the p2 separators) become k2 on WS. Fill stitch areas: p on WS.*

**Continue in pattern as established**, crossing cables according to the Cable Scheduling table above, until body measures **38 (38, 40, 40, 42, 42) cm / 15 (15, 15¾, 15¾, 16½, 16½) in** from the underarm, ending with a WS row.

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### SECTION 6: HEM RIBBING

Change to 4.5 mm needle.

**Decrease Row (RS):** Before working ribbing, reduce stitches to a count divisible by 2 by working k2tog evenly spaced across the cable columns only (specifically, work k2tog once within each 12-stitch cable section, reducing each C12B column by 1 stitch). This prevents the ribbing from flaring.

*Number of decreases: 1 per C12B column.*

| Size | No. of C12B Columns | Dec Applied | New Hem St Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 4 | 4 dec | 149 → adjusted |
| S | 4 | 4 dec | — |
| M | 4 | 4 dec | — |
| L | 4 | 4 dec | — |
| XL | 6 | 6 dec | — |
| 2XL | 6 | 6 dec | — |

Work the decrease row, then check that total stitch count is even. If not, work one additional k2tog on the next available plain stocking stitch section.

**Ribbing (all sizes):**
Work in **1×1 rib (k1, p1 on RS; p1, k1 on WS)** for **8 rows (approximately 3 cm / 1¼ in)**.
Cast off loosely in rib on next RS row.

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### SECTION 7: SLEEVES

Return held sleeve sts to 5 mm DPNs or short circular needle. Pick up and knit 6 (6, 6, 8, 8, 8) sts across the underarm cast-on, placing a marker at the centre of these sts to mark the beginning of the round.

**Total sleeve sts:** 60 (64, 70, 78, 84, 90) sts.

Work in **stocking stitch in the round** (all rounds: knit), working sleeve decreases as follows:

**Decrease Round:** K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. **2 sts decreased.**

Work decrease round every **10 (9, 8, 7, 7, 6) rounds** a total of **12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17) times**.

**Sts after all decreases:** 36 (38, 42, 48, 52, 56) sts.

Continue straight until sleeve measures **41 (41, 43, 43, 45, 45) cm / 16 (16, 17, 17, 17¾, 17¾) in** from underarm, or **3 cm less than desired length** (to allow for cuff ribbing).

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### SECTION 8: CUFF RIBBING

Change to 4.5 mm DPNs or short circular needle.

**Decrease Round:** Work k2tog evenly spaced to reduce stitch count to nearest even number divisible by 2. Work approximately **2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) decreases** evenly around. *(Adjust as needed to reach a neat, even count for 1×1 rib.)*

Work in **1×1 rib (k1, p1)** for **10 rounds (approximately 4 cm / 1½ in)**.

Cast off loosely in rib.

Work second sleeve to match.

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### SECTION 9: BUTTON BANDS

Block the cardigan before picking up button bands (see Finishing section). Bands are worked flat on 4.5 mm needle.

**Pick-up rate:** Pick up and knit approximately **3 sts for every 4 rows** along each front edge.

Measure the front edge length. For a body length of 38–42 cm plus yoke of approximately 19–25 cm, total front edge = approximately **57–67 cm / 22½–26½ in**.

**Estimated pick-up counts by size:**

| Size | Approx. Front Edge (cm) | Pick-up Sts (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 57 | 84 |
| S | 58 | 86 |
| M | 61 | 90 |
| L | 63 | 92 |
| XL | 66 | 96 |
| 2XL | 68 | 100 |

*Pick-up count must be even (for 1×1 rib to work neatly). Adjust by ±1 st if necessary.*

#### Left Button Band (as worn) — Buttons Sewn Here

With RS facing and 4.5 mm needle, pick up and knit sts along left front edge from hem to collar.

**Row 1 (WS):** *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
**Continue in 1×1 rib for 9 more rows (10 rows total; approximately 3.5 cm / 1½ in).**
Cast off in rib.

#### Right Button Band (as worn) — Buttonholes Here

With RS facing and 4.5 mm needle, pick up and knit sts along right front edge from collar to hem.

**Row 1 (WS):** *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
**Rows 2–4:** Work in 1×1 rib as established.

**Row 5 (RS) — Buttonhole Row:**
Work **5 evenly spaced buttonholes** as follows:

Divide the band stitches into 6 equal sections (5 gaps between = 5 buttonholes). Place the first buttonhole approximately 1.5 cm (½ in) from the lower hem edge, the last approximately 1.5 cm from the collar edge.

**Buttonhole method (2-stitch one-row buttonhole):**
At each buttonhole position: *work to position, cast off 2 sts, cont in rib to next position; rep for all 5 buttonholes.*

**Next Row (WS):** Work in rib, casting on 2 sts over each cast-off gap using a backward-loop cast-on. *(2 stitches restored per buttonhole.)*

**Buttonhole spacing formula:**
Total band sts ÷ 6 = spacing. E.g., for 90 sts: 90 ÷ 6 = 15 sts. Work 7 rib sts, *work buttonhole, rib 13 sts; rep 4 more times, work final buttonhole, rib 7 sts.* Adjust end sts to centre buttonholes symmetrically.

**Continue in rib for 4 more rows (10 rows total).**
Cast off in rib.

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### SECTION 10: COLLAR JOIN TO BUTTON BANDS

The initial collar ribbing meets the button bands at the neck. When picking up for button bands, ensure you pick up into the selvedge sts of the collar ribbing neatly at the top. The button bands should lie flat and align with the collar ribbing seamlessly.

If a gap forms at the collar-band join, use the yarn tail to close it invisibly using mattress stitch from the WS.

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## FINISHING

1. **Weave in all ends** using a tapestry needle, working in the same direction as the yarn twist for security.
2. **Block the cardigan:** Wet block or steam block to finished measurements. Pin out to measurements given in the Size Chart. Blocking will open up the cables and set the fabric.
3. **Sew buttons** to the left front band, aligning with buttonholes. Use a double strand of thread and a small reinforcing back stitch. For heavy buttons, sew a small backing button on the WS to prevent the band from stretching.
4. **Check tension over cables:** If the cable sections feel tighter than the surrounding fabric after blocking, lightly steam the cable sections again with a pressing cloth.

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## SCHEMATIC (DESCRIBED)

```
         [COLLAR — 1×1 Rib, 3 cm]
                   |
         [YOKE — Raglan increases
          worked flat, approx. 19–25 cm]
         /         |         \
   [R.SLEEVE]  [BODY]    [L.SLEEVE]
   held on          |       held on
   waste yarn       |       waste yarn
                    |
        [BODY — Cable Pattern
         worked flat, 38–42 cm]
                    |
         [HEM — 1×1 Rib, 3 cm]

   [BUTTON BANDS — picked up
    along both front edges,
    1×1 Rib, 3.5 cm wide]
```

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## QUICK REFERENCE — CABLE REPEAT

```
| MC4R (4 sts) | p2 | C6B (6 sts) | p2 | C12B (12 sts) | p2 | C6B (6 sts) | p2 |
= 36 stitches per repeat
```

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## YARN QUANTITY NOTES

Yarn amounts given include a **10% buffer** for tension variations and swatching. Yardage may vary if a different yarn is used, or if additional length is added to the body or sleeves. Always purchase one extra skein if you are between quantities.

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*Pattern copyright notice: This pattern is intended for personal use only. Please do not reproduce or sell this pattern.*

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