INTRODUCTION

Chicory Cardigan

by Rachel Brockman

Although I love knitting lace, I've found that it doesn't always fit my personal style for daily apparel. For Chicory, my hope was to create the perfect twinset that balances the femininity of lace with a relaxed, casual appeal – something others would love, but that I would, too. To strike that balance, I paired a lovely, original lace motif with broken ribbing and stripes along the hem and sleeve cuffs, giving it a lace-meets-sports jacket vibe. I've always been fond of a classic collared sweater, and they've become increasingly popular over the past year, making this duo something that will surely outlast any fleeting trends. Furthermore, a designing a twinset has been on my mind for ages, so I'm thrilled to finally make it happen!

This twinset features a loose-fitting cardigan in coordinating shades of blue that subtly remind me of flowers on the chicory plants, that often decorate the roadside. For each piece to complement the other, I chose to reverse the colors for the tank top. Although the design as pictured features a cropped tank, I have included options for lengthening the piece.

Chicory is knit using Fibra Natura Papyrus. This yarn is a DK-weight, 2 ply blend of 78% cotton and 22% silk. It comes in a broad palette of soft pastels and neutrals. Between the colors and the fiber content, this will surely be your new favorite for spring and summer.

You'll find the pattern for the tank over here.

model: Rachel Brockman

photos: John Mojecki

SIZE

 XXS[XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X]
shown in Small with 4.75 inches/12 cm of positive ease

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest circumference at underam (buttoned):  32.5[36, 39.75, 43.25, 47, 50.5, 54, 57.75, 61.25, 65, 68.5] inches / 82.5[91.5, 101, 110, 119.5, 128.5, 137, 146.5, 155.5, 165, 174] cm
Length:  21.5[22, 22.5, 22.75, 24.5, 25, 25.5, 26.25, 28.25, 28.5, 29.5] inches / 54.5[56, 57, 58, 62, 63.5, 65, 66.5, 72, 72.5, 75] cm

MATERIALS

Yarn
Fibra Natura Papyrus [78% cotton, 22% silk; 131 yds/120 m per 50g];
[Color A] 229-13 Celestial; 7[8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17] balls;
[Color B] 229-15 Heavens; 1 ball for all sizes

Yarn Characteristics
Papyrus is a DK-weight, 2 ply blend of 78% cotton and 22% silk, constructed with strands of softly spun cotton bound in place with sturdy strands of silk.

Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
US #6/4mm straight or your preferred needle for knitting flat
US #5/4.5mm straight or your preferred needle for knitting flat

Notions
cable needle
stitch markers
removable stitch marker
 8[8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9] 0.5 to 0.75 inch buttons (for cardigan). Buttons shown are the Minnow Buttons by Katrinkles
yarn needle

GAUGE

20 sts x 27 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in Lace Patt with larger needles after blocking
22 sts x 25 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in Broken Rib

PATTERN NOTES

[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]

This set features two different patterns: a cardigan and a coordinating tank top to create a lovely matching set.

The cardigan is knit flat from the bottom up. The body itself is worked in one piece to eliminate any interruption in the lace pattern. At the underarms, stitches for the Fronts and Back are separated and continued flat. The sleeves are worked flat. During finishing, the raglan and sleeve seams are sewn together using mattress stitch. Finally, stitches are picked up along the front opening edges to create the button band. Then stitches for the collar are picked up and worked flat.

In this pattern, you will need to work shaping at the same time as you are working in the Lace pattern. If there are not enough yarnover increases to compensate for the corresponding decreases, or vice versa, please work these stitches in stockinette stitch instead.

STITCH GUIDE
1/2 Right Cross [RC]: Slip 2 sts to cn and hold in back, k1, k2 from cn.

CHARTS

Body Lace Chart
Multiple of 18 sts, plus 11
Row 1 [WS]: [P3, k1] twice, p2, *p11, k1, p3, k1, p2; work from * to last st, p1.
Row 2 [RS]: K1, *yo, ssk, p1, k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2; work from * to last 10 sts, yo, ssk, p1, k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k1.
Row 3: Rep Row 1.
Row 4: K1, *yo, ssk, p1, 1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1; work from * to last 10 sts, yo, ssk, p1, 1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo, k1.
Row 5: [P3, k1] twice, p2, *p2, k1, p3, k1, p4, k1, p3, k1, p2; work from * to last st, p1.
Row 6: K1, *k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, p1, 1/2 RC, p1, yo, ssk; work from * to last 10 sts, k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k2.
Row 7: P10, *p2, k1, p3, k1, p11; work from * to last st, p1.
Row 8: K1, *k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, p1, k3, p1, k2tog, yo; work from * to last 10 sts, k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k3.
Row 9: Rep Row 7.
Row 10: K1, *k3, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k3, yo, ssk, p1, 1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo; work from * to last 10 sts, k3, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k4.
Row 11: Rep Row 7.
Row 12: K1, *k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, p1, k3, p1, k2tog, yo; work from * to last 10 sts, k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3.
Row 13: Rep Row 7.
Row 14: K1, *k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, p1, 1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo; work from * to last 10 sts, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k2.
Row 15: Rep Row 5.
Row 16: K1, *k2tog, yo, p1, 1/2 RC, p1, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1; work from * to last 10 sts, k2tog, yo, p1, 1/2 RC, p1, yo, ssk, k1.
Row 17: Rep Row 1.
Row 18: K1, *yo, ssk, p1, k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2; work from * to last 10 sts, yo, ssk, p1, k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k1.
Row 19: Rep Row 1.
Row 20: K1, *yo, ssk, p1, 1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k3; work from * to last 10 sts, yo, ssk, p1, 1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo, k1.
Row 21: Rep Row 1.
Rep Rows 2-21 for patt.

Sleeve Lace – XXS[XS, 2X, 3X, 6X] Only
Multiple of 18 sts, plus 19
Row 1 [WS]: P7, k1, p3, *k1, p13, k1, p3; work from * to last 8 sts, k1, p7.
Row 2 [RS]: K1, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, p1, *k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, p1; work from * to last 11 sts, k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k1.
Row 3: Rep Row 1.
Row 4: K2, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, p1, *1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, p1; work from * to last 11 sts, 1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2.
Row 5: P2, k1, p4, k1, p3, *[k1, p4, k1, p3] twice; work from * to last 8 sts, k1, p4, k1, p2.
Row 6: K2, p1, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, *k3, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, p1, 1/2 RC, p1, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk; work from * to last 11 sts, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, p1, k2.
Row 7: P2, k1, p8, *p5, k1, p3, k1, p8; work from * to last 8 sts, p5, k1, p2.
Row 8: K2, p1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, *ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, p1, k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo; work from * to last 12 sts, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, p1, k2.
Row 9: Rep Row 7.
Row 10: K2, p1, k2tog, yo, k3, *yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k3, yo, ssk, p1, 1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo, k3; work from * to last 11 sts, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k3, yo, ssk, p1, k2.
Row 11: Rep Row 7.
Row 12: K2, p1, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, *yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, p1, k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog; work from * to last 10 sts, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, p1, k2.
Row 13: Rep Row 7.
Row 14: K2, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, *k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, p1, 1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo; work from * to last 11 sts, k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, p1, k2.
Row 15: Rep Row 5.
Row 16: K2, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, p1, *1/2 RC, p1, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, p1; work from * to last 11 sts, 1/2 RC, p1, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k2.
Row 17: Rep Row 1.
Row 18: K1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, p1, *k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, p1; work from * to last 11 sts, k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k1.
Row 19: Rep Row 1.
Row 20: K5, yo, ssk, p1, *1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k3, yo, ssk, p1; work from * to last 11 sts, 1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo, k5.
Row 21: Rep Row 1.
Rep Rows 2-21 for patt.

Sleeve Lace – S[M, L, 1X, 4X, 5X] Only
Multiple of 18 sts, plus 11
Row 1 [WS]: P3, k1, p3, *k1, p13, k1, p3; work from * to last 4 sts, k1, p3.
Row 2 [RS]: K1, yo, ssk, p1, *k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, p1; work from * to last 7 sts, k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k1.
Row 3: Rep Row 1.
Row 4: K1, yo, ssk, p1, *1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, p1; work from * to last 7 sts, 1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo, k1.
Row 5: P3, k1, p3, *[k1, p4, k1, p3] twice; work from * to last 4 sts, k1, p3.
Row 6: K2, yo, ssk, *k3, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, p1, 1/2 RC, p1, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk; work from * to last 7 sts, k3, k2tog, yo, k2.
Row 7: P7, *p5, k1, p3, k1, p8; work from * to last 4 sts, p4.
Row 8: K3, yo, *ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, p1, k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo; work from * to last 8 sts, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k3.
Row 9: Rep Row 7.
Row 10: K4, *yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k3, yo, ssk, p1, 1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo, k3; work from * to last 7 sts, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k4.
Row 11: Rep Row 7.
Row 12: K3, k2tog, *yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, p1, k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog; work from * to last 6 sts, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3.
Row 13: Rep Row 7.
Row 14: K2, k2tog, yo, *k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, p1, 1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo; work from * to last 7 sts, k3, yo, ssk, k2.
Row 15: Rep Row 5.
Row 16: K1, k2tog, yo, p1, *1/2 RC, p1, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, p1; work from * to last 7 sts, 1/2 RC, p1, yo, ssk, k1.
Row 17: Rep Row 1.
Row 18: K1, yo, ssk, p1, *k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, p1; work from * to last 7 sts, k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k1.
Row 19: Rep Row 1.
Row 20: K1, yo, ssk, p1, *1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k3, yo, ssk, p1; work from * to last 7 sts, 1/2 RC, p1, k2tog, yo, k1.
Row 21: Rep Row 1.
Rep Rows 2-21 for patt.

DIRECTIONS

BODY
Hem
With smaller needle and color A, CO 155[173, 191, 209, 227, 245, 263, 281, 299, 317, 335] sts.
Row 1 [RS]: K1, *k1, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2 [WS]: Purl.
Rep Rows 1-2, 1[1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2] time[s] more. Join color B, do not break color A.

With color B, rep Rows 1-2 1[1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2] time[s].
With color A, rep Rows 1-2 2[2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3] times.
With color B, rep Rows 1-2  1[1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2] time[s].
With color A, rep Rows 1-2 2[2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3] times.
Break color B, cont with color A only.

Next Row [RS]: With color A, purl.
Change to larger needle.

Main Body
Begin Lace Section:
Note: I strongly suggest placing markers between each lace rep to help you stay on track. Repeats are indicated by the red outline on the charts or the instructions following a * in the Stitch Guide. The Lace pattern will be repeated 8[9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18] times across each row.

Set-up Row [WS]: Work Row 1 of Lace patt to end.
Work Rows 2-21 of Lace patt, then continuously rep Rows 2-21 of patt until piece measures approx. 14.25[14.25, 14.25, 14.25, 15.5, 15.5, 15.5, 15.5, 16.75, 16.75, 16.75] inches / 36[36, 36, 36, 39.5, 39.5, 39.5, 39.5, 42.5, 42.5, 42.5] cm from CO, ending after a WS row.

Separate Front and Back, and Begin Raglan Shaping
Note: Maintain Lace patt as established throughout all Raglan and Neck shaping. If there are not enough increases to complete a corresponding lace decrease, or if there are not enough stitches to complete a cable cross, work these extra stitches in Stockinette stitch instead. This applies to the Left Front, Right Front, and Back Raglan Shaping.

Next Row [RS]: Cont as est over 36[39, 41, 44, 46, 49, 51, 54, 56, 59, 61] Right Front sts, bind off next 4[8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44] underarm sts, cont as est over 75[79, 85, 89, 95, 99, 105, 109, 115, 119, 125] Back sts, bind off next 4[8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44] underarm sts, cont as est over 36[39, 41, 44, 46, 49, 51, 54, 56, 59, 61] Left Front sts. Turn work. Place Right Front and Back sts on holder or waste yarn.

Left Front Raglan Shaping SIZES XXS[XS, S, M] ONLY:
Row 1 [WS]: Cont as est to last st, p1.
Row 2 [RS]: K1, cont as est to end.
Row 3: Rep Row 1.
Row 4 (Dec Row): K1, ssk, cont in patt as est to end. 1 st dec'd.
Rep last 4 rows 2[2, 1, 1, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] more time[s]. 2[2, 1, 1, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] st[s] dec'd, 33[36, 39, 42, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts.
Proceed to Left Front Raglan Shaping – All Sizes.

Left Front Raglan Shaping & Neck Shaping ALL SIZES:
Note: Please read through the following instructions thoroughly before proceeding. Neck Shaping occurs at the same time as Raglan Shaping.
Row 1 [WS]: Cont as est to last st, p1.
Row 2 (Dec Row) [RS]: K1, ssk, cont in patt as est to end. 1 st dec'd.
Rep Rows 1-2 17[19, 23, 24, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 39, 42] times more.
 21[23, 26, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36, 39, 40, 43] total Raglan sts dec'd for All Sizes.

At the same time, when 34[38, 42, 44, 46, 50, 54, 58, 64, 66, 72] total Raglan Shaping rows have been completed, ending after a RS row, shape Left Front Neck as follows:
Row 1 [WS]: Bind off 5[6, 5, 7, 6, 7, 7, 8, 7, 9, 8] , cont as est to end.
Row 2 [RS]: Cont as est to end.

Bind off 2 sts at the beg of the next 4 WS rows, then bind off 1 st at the beg of the next WS row. Neck Shaping complete.
Cont working Raglan Shaping through remainder of Left Front.
After all shaping is complete, 1 st rem. Fasten off rem st.
Return Right Front sts to needle, ready to work a WS Row.

Right Front Raglan Shaping SIZES XXS[XS, S, M] ONLY:
Row 1 [WS]: P1, cont as est to end.
Row 2 [RS]: Cont as est to last st, k1.
Rows 3: Rep Row 1.
Row 4 (Dec Row): Cont as est to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 1 st dec'd.
Rep last 4 rows 2[2, 1, 1, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] more time[s]. 2[2, 1, 1, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] st[s] dec'd, 33[36, 39, 42, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts.
Proceed to Right Front Raglan Shaping – All Sizes.

Right Front Raglan Shaping & Neck Shaping ALL SIZES:
Note: Please read through the following instructions thoroughly before proceeding. Neck Shaping occurs at the same time as Raglan Shaping.
Row 1 [WS]: P1, cont as est to end.
Row 2 [Dec Row]: Cont as est to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 1 st dec'd.
Rep Rows 1-2, 17[19, 23, 24, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 39, 42] times more.
 21[23, 26, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36, 39, 40, 43] total Raglan sts dec'd for All Sizes.

At the same time, when 34[38, 42, 44, 46, 50, 54, 58, 64, 66, 72] total Raglan Shaping rows have been completed, ending after a WS row, shape Right Front Neck as follows:
Row 1 [RS]: Bind off 5[6, 5, 7, 6, 7, 7, 8, 7, 9, 8] , cont as est to end.
Row 2 [WS]: Cont as est to end.
Bind off 2 sts at the beg of the next 4 RS rows, then bind off 1 st at the beg of the next RS row. Neck Shaping complete.
Cont working Raglan Shaping through remainder of Right Front.
After all shaping is complete, 1 st rem. Fasten off rem st.
Return Back sts to needle, ready to work a WS Row.

Back Raglan Shaping SIZES XXS[XS, S, M] ONLY:
Row 1 [WS]: P1, cont as est to last st, p1.
Row 2 [RS]: K1, cont as est to last st, k1.
Rows 3: Rep Row 1.
Row 4 (Dec Row): K1, ssk, cont as est to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 2 sts dec'd.
Rep last 4 rows, 2[2, 1, 1, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] more time[s]. 4[4, 2, 2, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts dec'd. Proceed to Back Raglan Shaping – All Sizes.

Back Raglan Shaping ALL SIZES:
Row 1 [WS]: P1, cont as est to last st, p1.
Row 2 (Dec Row) [RS]: K1, ssk, cont as est to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 2 sts dec'd.
Rep Rows 1-2 17[19, 23, 24, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 39, 42] times more.
 42[46, 52, 54, 60, 64, 68, 72, 78, 80, 86] total Raglan sts dec'd for All Sizes. 33[33, 33, 35, 35, 35, 37, 37, 37, 39, 39] sts rem. Bind off rem sts.

SLEEVES
Cuff
With smaller needle and color A, CO 36[36, 38, 38, 38, 40, 40, 42, 42, 48, 48] sts.
Row 1 [RS]: K1, *k1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2 [WS]: Purl.
Rep Rows 1-2 1[1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2] more time[s]. Join color B, do not break color A.
With color B, rep Rows 1-2  1[1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2] time[s].
With color A, rep Rows 1-2 2[2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3] times.
With color B, rep Rows 1-2 1[1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2] time[s].
With color A, rep Rows 1-2 2[2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3] times.
Break color B, cont with color A only.
Next Row [RS]: With color A, purl.
Change to larger needle.

Lace Section
Note: Be sure to work the correct Sleeve Lace chart for your size.
Row 1 [WS]: P 1[1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0] , (m1p, p 4[4, 3, 3, 1, 2, 2, 1, 2, 1, 1] ) 3[3, 6, 6, 4, 9, 7, 4, 6, 3, 7] times, (m1p, p 3[3, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 2, 1, 2, 2] ) 3[3, 3, 3, 15, 3, 11, 17, 17, 21, 17] times, (m1p, p 4[4, 3, 3, 1, 2, 2, 1, 2, 1, 1] ) 3[3, 4, 4, 3, 9, 7, 3, 6, 2, 6] times, m1p, p 2[2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1] . 10[10, 14, 14, 23, 22, 26, 25, 30, 27, 31] sts increased. 46[46, 52, 52, 61, 62, 66, 67, 72, 75, 79] sts.

Row 2 [RS]: K 2[2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1] , (m1, k 5[5, 3, 3, 2, 3, 3, 2, 3, 2, 2] ) 1[1, 4, 4, 5, 8, 6, 5, 5, 4, 8] times, (m1, k 4[4, 4, 4, 3, 2, 2, 3, 2, 3, 3] ) 8[8, 7, 7, 13, 6, 14, 15, 20, 19, 15] times, (m1, k 5[5, 3, 3, 2, 3, 3, 2, 3, 2, 2] ) 1[1, 3, 3, 5, 8, 6, 5, 5, 4, 8] times, m1, k 2[2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1] . 11[11, 15, 15, 24, 23, 27, 26, 31, 28, 32] sts increased. 57[57, 67, 67, 85, 85, 93, 93, 103, 103, 111] sts.
Next Row: P1, work Row 1 of Sleeve Lace patt to last st, p1.
Cont as est in Lace patt until Sleeve measures 17.5 inches / 44.5 cm from CO, or desired length, ending after a RS row.

Raglan Shaping
Note: Maintain Lace patt as established throughout all Raglan and Neck shaping. If there are not enough increases to complete a corresponding lace decrease, or if there are not enough stitches to complete a cable cross, work these extra stitches in Stockinette stitch instead.
Bind off 2[4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22] sts at the beg of the next 2 rows. 53[49, 55, 51, 65, 61, 65, 61, 67, 63, 67] sts.
Row 1 [WS]: P1, cont as est to last st, p1.
Row 2 [RS]: K1, cont as est to last st, k1.
Row 3: Rep Row 2.
Row 4 (Dec Row): K1, ssk, cont as est to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 2 sts dec'd.
Rep Rows 1–4  0[4, 3, 6, 2, 6, 6, 10, 11, 14, 15] times more, then rep Rows 3-4 22[16, 20, 15, 24, 18, 20, 14, 15, 10, 11] times. 7[7, 7, 7, 11, 11, 11, 11, 13, 13, 13] sts rem.

FINISHING

Soak finished pieces in cool water with a bit of soap, if desired. Remove from water, place on a towel, and roll the towel up to absorb the excess water. Unroll towel and place on a flat surface, patting it into shape. Let dry. Sew Raglan seams. Sew Sleeve seams. Weave in ends.

Right Button Band
With smaller needle, RS facing, and color A, beg at lower right front, pick up and knit 101[105, 107, 109, 117, 121, 125, 127, 137, 139, 143] sts.
Row 1 [WS]: K1, purl to last st, k1.
Row 2 [RS]: K1, *k1, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Rep Rows 1-2 1 more time. Change to color B, do not break color A.
With color B rep Rows 1-2. Break color B. Change to color A.
Rep Rows 1-2 2 times. Bind off all sts in patt.

Left Button Band
With smaller needle, RS facing, and color A, beg at upper left front, pick up and knit 101[105, 107, 109, 117, 121, 125, 127, 137, 139, 143] sts.
Row 1 [WS]: K1, purl to last st, k1.
Row 2 [RS]: K1, *k1, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Rep Rows 1-2, 1 more time. Change to color B, do not break color A.

Buttonholes
Note: One Buttonhole Row 2, the double yarn-overs are worked with the preceding stitch and first stitch following the double yarn-overs. Work the preceding stitch and first yo as ssk, work the second yo and following st as k2tog.

Buttonhole Row 1 [WS]: Cont as est over 5[6, 4, 5, 5, 4, 5, 6, 4, 5, 6] sts, yo 2 times, *work in patt for 13[13, 14, 14, 15, 16, 14, 14, 16, 16, 16] sts, yo 2 times; rep from * 7[7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8] times, work in patt to end of row. 8[8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9] buttonholes.
Buttonhole Row 2 [RS]: Cont as est to 1 st before the first double yo, [work next st and the first yo tog, then work the second yo and foll st tog, cont as est for 11[11, 12, 12, 13, 14, 12, 12, 14, 14, 14] sts] 7[7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8] times, cont as est to end. Break color B. Change to color A.
Next Row: K1, purl to last st, k1.
Next Row: K1, *k1, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Rep the last 2 rows 2 times more. Bind off all sts.

Collar
With smaller needle, RS facing, and color A, beg at left edge of of Right Front Button Band, pick up and knit 79[79, 79, 85, 93, 93, 95, 97, 101, 105, 105] sts evenly around, ending at the right edge of the Left Front Button Band. Note: You will not pick up stitches along the top of the button bands.

Row 1 [WS]: Sl 1, k1, *p1, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2 [RS]: Sl 1, k1, purl to last 2 sts, k2.
Rep Rows 1-2 until piece measures approx. 4.25 inches / 11 cm from picked-up edge, ending with Row 1 of patt.
Bind off all sts in patt.
Weave in rem ends.

FINISHING
Soak finished pieces in cool water with a bit of soap, if desired. Remove from water, place on a towel, and roll the towel up to absorb the excess water. Unroll towel and place on a flat surface, patting it into shape. Let dry. Weave in ends.

A – Width Including Fronts & Back: 31[34.5, 38.25, 41.75, 45.5, 49, 52.5, 56.25, 59.75, 63.5, 67] inches / 78.5[87.5, 97, 106, 115.5, 124.5, 133.5, 143, 152, 161.5, 170] cm
B – Back Width:  15.75[17.5, 19.5, 21, 23, 24.5, 26.5, 28.25, 30.25, 31.75, 33.75] inches / 40[44.5, 49.5, 53.5, 58.5, 62, 67.5, 72, 77, 80.5, 85.5] cm
C – Front Width: 7.5[8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11.25, 12.25, 13, 14, 14.75, 15.75, 16.5] inches / 19[21.5, 24, 26.5, 28.5, 31, 33, 35.5, 37.5, 40, 42] cm
D – Body Length to Underarm:  14.25[14.25, 14.25, 14.25, 15.5, 15.5, 15.5, 15.5, 16.75, 16.75, 16.75] inches / 36[36, 36, 36, 39.5, 39.5, 39.5, 39.5, 42.5, 42.5, 42.5] cm
E – Raglan Depth: 7[7.75, 8.25, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.75, 11.5, 11.75, 12.75] inches / 18[19.5, 21, 22, 22.5, 24, 25.5, 27, 29.5, 30, 32.5] cm
F – Neck Width:  6.5[6.5, 6.5, 7, 7, 7, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.75, 7.75] inches / 16.5[16.5, 16.5, 18, 18, 18, 19, 19, 19, 19.5, 19.5] cm
G – Cuff: 6.5[6.5, 7, 7, 7, 7.25, 7.25, 7.75, 7.75, 8.75, 8.75] inches / 16.5[16.5, 18, 18, 18, 18.5, 18.5, 19.5, 19.5, 22, 22] cm
H – Upper Arm:  11.5[11.5, 13.5, 13.5, 17, 17, 18.5, 18.5, 20.5, 20.5, 22.25] inches / 29[29, 34.5, 34.5, 43, 43, 47, 47, 52, 52, 56.5] cm
I – Sleeve Length to Underarm: 17.5 inches / 44.5 cm

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Rachel Brockman is the creative lead for Universal Yarn and also designs independently. When she isn't knitting, she's probably playing with her pups, climbing, or watching John Carpenter's The Thing for the millionth time with her husband.

You can find her on Ravelry as Racheleilei and on Instagram as rachbrocknits.

Pattern & images © 2022 Rachel Brockman