INTRODUCTION

Honeycreeper

by Rachel Brockman

Featuring bold stripes and knitted in a softly fuzzy featherweight yarn, Honeycreeper nods to the plumage of the namesake passerines. Created by holding two strands of laceweight yarn together as one, the fabric is light, fluffy, and features a gorgeous haze. It also works up wonderfully fast. Soothing stockinette stitch and understated ribbing make this a project perfect for a knit night at the brewery or a bit of Knitflix.

This cardigan will fit instantly into your capsule wardrobe, whether you decide to take color inspiration from the boundless beauty of nature or keep it cool and classic with neutrals.

Honeycreeper is knit using Universal Yarn Penna, holding two strands together as one throughout.

model + photos: Rachel Brockman, John Mojecki

SIZE

 XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X]
shown in size M with 8 inches / 20.5 cm of positive ease on Rachel;
shown in size M with .25 inches / .5 cm of positive ease on John

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest circumference at underarm (Buttoned):  34.75[39.25, 42.75, 47.25, 50.75, 55.25, 58.75, 63.25, 65.75] inches / 88.5[99.5, 108.5, 120, 129, 140.5, 149, 160.5, 169.5] cm
Length:  22.25[22.75, 23.25, 24.25, 24.75, 25.25, 26.25, 26.75, 27.25] inches / 56.5[58, 59, 61.5, 63, 64, 66.5, 68, 69] cm

MATERIALS

Yarn
Universal Yarn Penna [50% baby Suri alpaca, 28% extra fine merino, 22% nylon; 25g/186 yds];
105 Mulberry (MC); 6[7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12] balls
109 Manuka (CC); 4[5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8] balls

Yarn Characteristics
Penna is a lace-weight yarn with a brushed texture. It is comprised of baby Suri alpaca, extra fine merino wool, and nylon and comes in sixteen solid colors. Laceweight blends of silk and mohair will also yield similar results. The pattern is knit with two strands of this fuzzy laceweight held together.

You may elect to substitute with an aran- or worsted-weight yarn if you do not wish to hold two strands together throughout the project. If you do, choose an option that is lightweight and has a brushed, fluffy texture in lieu of a more structured, 4-ply yarn, to get the same look.

Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
US # 7/4.5 mm circular needle, for body
US # 7/4.5 mm needles for short circumference in the round (for sleeves)
US #5/3.75mm circular needle, for body
US #5/3.75 mm needles for short circumference in the round (for sleeves)
US #5/3.75 mm circular needle, 16 inches/40 cm long (for neckband and button bands)

Notions
five 1-inch / 2.5 cm buttons (Buttons shown are Line Buttons by Katrinkles)
stitch markers (recommend one unique marker to denote the beginning of round for Sleeves)
stitch holders or waste yarn
yarn needle

GAUGE

18 sts x 24 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch holding two strands together and using larger needle

PATTERN NOTES

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

This cardigan is knit from the top down. The body and sleeves are separated at the underarms. The button bands are worked flat, separately, and sewn to the body, adding a bit of structure and stability to the button bands. After joining the button bands to the body, stitches for the neckband are picked up and worked flat. Buttons are sewn to the sweater as the final step.

In this pattern, always hold two strands together as one for both MC and CC. Main Color (MC) = 2 strands of MC held together as one. Contrast Color (CC) = 2 strands of CC held together as one. This makes for a fluffier fabric that will keep you warm and cozy all winter.

To avoid "at the same time" instructions, the yoke shaping is written out fully for each size. To stay on track, we recommend that you read through the Raglan/Yoke Shaping section thoroughly. Take note of each instance that refers to your chosen size.

Stripe Sequence – Yoke/Body
The Yoke and Body of this sweater features four wide stripes. The height of the stripes is determined by the final length of the sweater. If you wish to make your sweater longer or shorter, you will need to adjust the height of each stripe accordingly. The stripe sequence is as follows:
Stripe 1 – CC: 5.5[5.75, 5.75, 6, 6.25, 6.25, 6.5, 6.75, 6.75] inches / 14[14.5, 15, 15.5, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5] cm
Stripe 2 – MC: 5.5[5.75, 5.75, 6, 6.25, 6.25, 6.5, 6.75, 6.75] inches / 14[14.5, 15, 15.5, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5] cm
Stripe 3 – CC: 5.5[5.75, 5.75, 6, 6.25, 6.25, 6.5, 6.75, 6.75] inches / 14[14.5, 15, 15.5, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5] cm
Stripe 4 – MC: 5.5[5.75, 5.75, 6, 6.25, 6.25, 6.5, 6.75, 6.75] inches / 14[14.5, 15, 15.5, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5] cm

Stripe Sequence – Sleeves
The sleeves of this sweater feature six stripes. The height of the stripes is determined by the final length of the sweater. If you wish to make your sweater longer or shorter, you will need to adjust the height of each stripe accordingly. The stripe sequence is as follows:
Stripe 1 – CC (begins on Yoke): 5.5[5.75, 5.75, 6, 6.25, 6.25, 6.5, 6.75, 6.75] inches / 14[14.5, 15, 15.5, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5] cm
Stripe 2 – MC (begins on Yoke): 5.5[5.75, 5.75, 6, 6.25, 6.25, 6.5, 6.75, 6.75] inches / 14[14.5, 15, 15.5, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5] cm
Stripe 3 – CC: 4[4, 4, 4, 4.25, 4.25, 4.25, 4.25, 4.25] inches / 10[10, 10, 10, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11] cm
Stripe 4 – MC: 4[4, 4, 4, 4.25, 4.25, 4.25, 4.25, 4.25] inches / 10[10, 10, 10, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11] cm
Stripe 5 – CC: 4[4, 4, 4, 4.25, 4.25, 4.25, 4.25, 4.25] inches / 10[10, 10, 10, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11] cm
**Stripe 6 – MC: 4[4, 4, 4, 4.25, 4.25, 4.25, 4.25, 4.25] inches / 10[10, 10, 10, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11] cm
**Note: Change to smaller needle and MC for Stripe 6.

K2, P2 Rib
Multiple of 4 sts + 2, worked flat
Row 1 [RS]: *K2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2 [WS]: P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end.
Rep Rows 1-2 for patt.

K2, P2 Rib
Multiple of 4 sts, worked in the round
Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to end.
Rep Rnd 1 for patt.

K1, P1 Rib
Odd number of sts, worked flat

Row 1 [RS]: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2 [WS]: P1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Rows 1-2 for patt.

DIRECTIONS

Yoke
Note: Please review the Stripe Sequence in Pattern Notes. Change colors as indicated in notes.

With CC and larger needle, CO 68[68, 70, 74, 76, 76, 82, 82, 84] sts.

Set-up row [WS]: P3 for Right Front, pm, p 12[12, 12, 14, 14, 14, 16, 16, 16] for Right Sleeve, pm, p 38[38, 40, 40, 42, 42, 44, 44, 46] for Back, pm, p 12[12, 12, 14, 14, 14, 16, 16, 16] for Left Sleeve, pm, p3 for Left Front.

Shape raglan:

Sizes XS[S, M, -, -, -, -, -, -] Only:
Neck and Raglan Inc row 1 [RS]: *K1, M1L, knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m; rep from * 4 times more. 10 sts increased.
Even row [WS]: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 2 times more. 98[98, 100, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts: 9 sts for each Front, 18 sts for each Sleeve, 44[44, 46, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts for Back.

Sizes -[-, -, L, 1X, -, -, -, -] Only:
Neck and Raglan Inc row 1 [RS]: *K1, M1L, knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m; rep from * 4 times more. 10 sts increased.
Body Inc row [WS]: *Purl to 1 st before m, M1P, p1, sl m, purl to m, sl m, p1, M1P; rep from * once more, purl to end. 4 sts increased.

Rep Neck and Raglan Inc row 1.
Even row [WS]: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows -[-, -, 1, 2, -, -, -, -] time(s) more. -[-, -, 108, 120, -, -, -, -] sts: -[-, -, 10, 12, -, -, -, -] sts for each Front, -[-, -, 20, 22, -, -, -, -] sts for each Sleeve, -[-, -, 48, 52, -, -, -, -] sts for Back.

Sizes XS[S, M, L, 1X, -, -, -, -] Only:
Neck and Raglan Inc row 2 [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 times more, knit to end, cast on 2 sts at end of row. 10 sts increased.
Neck Inc row 1 [WS]: Purl to end, cast on 2 sts at end of row. 2 sts increased.
Rep last 2 rows once more. 122[122, 124, 132, 144, -, -, -, -] sts: 15[15, 15, 16, 18, -, -, -, -] sts for each Front, 22[22, 22, 24, 26, -, -, -, -] sts for each Sleeve, 48[48, 50, 52, 56, -, -, -, -] sts for Back.

Neck and Raglan Inc row 3 [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 times more, knit to end, cast on 3[3, 4, 4, 4, -, -, -, -] sts at end of row. 11[11, 12, 12, 12, -, -, -, -] sts increased.
Neck Inc row 2 [WS]: Purl to end, cast on 3[3, 4, 4, 4, -, -, -, -] sts at end of row. 136[136, 140, 148, 160, -, -, -, -] sts: 19[19, 20, 21, 23, -, -, -, -] sts for each Front, 24[24, 24, 26, 28, -, -, -, -] sts for each Sleeve, 50[50, 52, 54, 58, -, -, -, -] sts for Back.

Neck and Raglan Inc row 4 [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 times more, knit to end, cast on 4 sts at end of row. 12 sts increased.
Neck Inc row 3 [WS]: Purl to end, cast on 4 sts at end of row. 152[152, 156, 164, 176, -, -, -, -] sts: 24[24, 25, 26, 28, -, -, -, -] sts for each Front, 26[26, 26, 28, 30, -, -, -, -] sts for each Sleeve, 52[52, 54, 56, 60, -, -, -, -] sts for Back.

Raglan Inc row [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 times more, knit to end. 8 sts increased.
Even row [WS]: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 5[12, 14, 19, 18, -, -, -, -] times more. 200[256, 276, 324, 328, -, -, -, -] sts: 30[37, 40, 46, 47, -, -, -, -] sts for each Front, 38[52, 56, 68, 68, -, -, -, -] sts for each Sleeve, 64[78, 84, 96, 98, -, -, -, -] sts for Back.

Sizes XS[S, M, -, -, -, -, -, -] Only:
Sleeve Inc row [RS]: *Knit to m, sl m, k1, M1L, knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m; rep from * rep from * once more, knit to end. 4 sts increased.
Even row [WS]: Purl.
Raglan Inc row [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 times more, knit to end. 8 sts increased.
Work Even row [WS].
Rep last 4 rows 4[1, 0, -, -, -, -, -, -] time(s) more. 260[280, 288, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts: 35[39, 41, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts for each Front, 58[60, 60, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts for each Sleeve, 74[82, 86, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts for Back.

Size M Only:
Work even in patt for 2 rows.
Raglan Inc row [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 times more, knit to end. 8 sts increased.
Work Even row [WS].
296 sts: 42 sts for each Front, 62 sts for each Sleeve, 88 sts for Back.

Size 1X Only:
Body Inc row [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sl m, knit to m, sl m, p1, m1L; rep from * once more, knit to end. 4 sts increased.
Work Even row [WS].
Raglan Inc row [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 times more, knit to end. 8 sts increased.
Work Even row [WS].
340 sts: 49 sts for each Front, 70 sts for each Sleeve, 102 sts for Back.

Sizes -[-, -, -, -, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X] Only:
Neck & Raglan Inc row 1 [RS]: *K1, M1L, knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m; rep from * 4 times more. 10 sts increased.
Body Inc row [WS]: *Purl to 1 st before m, m1P, p1, sl m, purl to m, sl m, p1, m1P; rep from * once more, purl to end. 4 sts increased.
Rep last 2 rows 3 times more. -[-, -, -, -, 132, 138, 138, 140] sts: 15 sts for each Front, -[-, -, -, -, 22, 24, 24, 24] sts for each Sleeve, -[-, -, -, -, 58, 60, 60, 62] sts for Back.

Sizes -[-, -, -, -, 2X, 3X, -, -] Only:
Neck and Raglan Inc row 2 [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 times more, knit to end, cast on 2 sts at end of row. 10 sts increased.
Neck Inc row 1 [WS]: Purl to end, cast on 2 sts at end of row. 2 sts increased.
Rep last 2 rows once more. -[-, -, -, -, 156, 162, -, -] sts: 21 sts for each Front, -[-, -, -, -, 26, 28, -, -] sts for each Sleeve, -[-, -, -, -, 62, 64, -, -] sts for Back.

Neck & Raglan Inc row 3 [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 times more, patt to end, cast on 4 sts at end of row. 12 sts increased.
Neck Inc row 2 [WS]: Purl to end, cast on 4 sts at end of row. 4 sts increased. -[-, -, -, -, 172, 178, -, -] sts: 26 sts for each Front, -[-, -, -, -, 28, 30, -, -] sts for each Sleeve, -[-, -, -, -, 64, 66, -, -] sts for Back.

Neck & Raglan Inc row 4 [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 times more, patt to end, cast on -[-, -, -, -, 4, 5, -, -] sts at end of row. -[-, -, -, -, 12, 13, -, -] sts increased.
Neck Inc row 3 [WS]: Purl to end, cast on -[-, -, -, -, 4, 5, -, -] sts at end of row. -[-, -, -, -, 4, 5, -, -] sts increased. -[-, -, -, -, 188, 196, -, -] sts: -[-, -, -, -, 31, 32, -, -] sts for each Front, -[-, -, -, -, 30, 32, -, -] sts for each Sleeve, -[-, -, -, -, 66, 68, -, -] sts for Back.

Raglan Inc row [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 times more, knit to end. 8 sts increased.
Even row [WS]: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows -[-, -, -, -, 19, 17, -, -] times more. -[-, -, -, -, 348, 340, -, -] sts: -[-, -, -, -, 51, 50, -, -] sts for each Front, -[-, -, -, -, 70, 68, -, -] sts for each Sleeve, -[-, -, -, -, 106, 104, -, -] sts for Back.

Size -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 4X, 5X] Only:
Neck & Raglan Inc row 2 [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 times more, knit to end, cast on 2 sts at end of row. 10 sts increased.
Neck & Body Inc row 1 [WS]: *Purl to 1 st before m, M1P, p1, sl m, purl to m, sl m, p1, M1P; rep from * once more, purl to end, cast on 2 sts at end of row. 6 sts increased.
Rep last 2 rows once more. -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 170, 172] sts: 23 sts for each Front, 28 sts for each Sleeve, -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 68, 70] sts for Back.

Neck & Raglan Inc row 3 [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 times more, knit to end, cast on -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 4, 5] sts at end of row. -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 12, 13] sts increased.
Neck & Body Inc row 2 [WS]: *Purl to 1 st before m, M1P, p1, sl m, purl to m, sl m, p1, M1P; rep from * once more, purl to end, cast on -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 4, 5] sts at end of row. -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 8, 9] sts increased. -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 190, 194] sts: -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 29, 30] sts for each Front, 30 sts for each Sleeve, -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 72, 74] sts for Back.

Neck and Raglan Inc row 4 [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 times more, knit to end, cast on 5 sts at end of row. 13 sts increased.
Neck Inc row 3 [WS]: Purl to end, cast on 5 sts at end of row. 5 sts increased. -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 208, 212] sts: -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 35, 36] sts for each Front, 32 sts for each Sleeve, -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 74, 76] sts for Back.

Raglan Inc row [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 times more, knit to end. 8 sts increased.
Even row [WS]: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 22 times more. -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 392, 396] sts: -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 58, 59] sts for each Front, 78 sts for each Sleeve, -[-, -, -, -, -, -, 120, 122] sts for Back.

Sizes -[-, -, -, -, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X] Only:
Body Inc row [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sl m, knit to m, sl m, p1, m1L; rep from * once more, knit to end. 4 sts increased.
Even row [WS]: Purl.
Raglan Inc row [RS]: *Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 times more, knit to end. 8 sts increased.
Work Even row [WS].
Rep last 4 rows -[-, -, -, -, 0, 2, 0, 1] time(s) more.

All Sizes
 260[280, 296, 324, 340, 360, 376, 404, 420] sts: 35[39, 42, 46, 49, 53, 56, 60, 63] sts for each Front, 58[60, 62, 68, 70, 72, 74, 80, 82] sts for each Sleeve, 74[82, 88, 96, 102, 110, 116, 124, 130] sts for Back.

Work even in St st and Body Stripe patt, if necessary, until work measures approx. 7.75[8.25, 8.75, 9.25, 9.75, 10.25, 10.75, 11.25, 11.75] inches / 19.5[21, 22, 23.5, 25, 26, 27.5, 28.5, 30] cm from CO edge, measured from center-back and ending after a WS row.

Separate Body and Sleeves:
Next row [RS]: K 35[39, 42, 46, 49, 53, 56, 60, 63] Front sts, slip next 58[60, 62, 68, 70, 72, 74, 80, 82] Sleeve sts to holder, cast on 4[6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20] sts for underarm, k 74[82, 88, 96, 102, 110, 116, 124, 130] Back sts, slip next 58[60, 62, 68, 70, 72, 74, 80, 82] Sleeve sts to holder, cast on 4[6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20] sts for underarm, k 35[39, 42, 46, 49, 53, 56, 60, 63] Front sts. 152[172, 188, 208, 224, 244, 260, 280, 296] sts rem for Body.

Body
Work even in patt until work measures 11[11, 11, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5, 12, 12, 12] inches / 28[28, 28, 29, 29, 29, 30.5, 30.5, 30.5] cm from underarm, ending after a WS row.

Next row [WS]: P1, m1P, purl to last st, m1P, p1. 154[174, 190, 210, 226, 246, 262, 282, 298] sts.

Change to smaller needle.

Rib row 1 [RS]: (K2, p2) to last 2 sts, k2.
Rib row 2 [WS]: (P2, k2) to last 2 sts, p2.
Rep these 2 rows until work measures approx. 14.5[14.5, 14.5, 15, 15, 15, 15.5, 15.5, 15.5] inches / 37[37, 37, 38, 38, 38, 39.5, 39.5, 39.5] cm from underarm, ending after a WS row.

BO all sts in rib patt.

Sleeves (make 2)
Note: Cont in Sleeve Stripe pattern (see Pattern Notes).

With larger needle for knitting short circumference in the round and beg at center of underarm, pick up and knit 2[3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10] sts along cast-on edge, k 58[60, 62, 68, 70, 72, 74, 80, 82] sts from holder, then pick up and knit 2[3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10] sts along cast-on edge. Pm and join to work in the rnd. 62[66, 70, 78, 82, 86, 90, 98, 102] sts.

Work even in St st for 1.75 inches / 4.5 cm.

Shape Sleeve:
Continuing in St st and following Sleeve Stripe Sequence, work Dec rnd every 6[6, 6, 6, 6, 4, 4, 4, 4] rnds 13[13, 9, 1, 1, 18, 16, 14, 12] time(s), then every 0[0, 4, 4, 4, 2, 2, 2, 2] rnds 0[0, 6, 18, 18, 3, 7, 11, 15] time(s), working Dec rnd as foll:

Dec Rnd: K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. 2 sts decreased.

 36[40, 40, 40, 44, 44, 44, 48, 48] sts rem after all shaping has been completed.

Cont even in St st, if necessary, until Sleeve measures approx. 15 inches / 38 cm from underarm, or until you have completed five total stripes since start of Yoke. Break CC and join MC. Change to smaller needle for working short circumference in the round.

Cuff
Next rnd: Knit.

Rib rnd: (K2, p2) around.
Rep Rib rnd until Sleeve measures approx. 19 inches / 48.5 cm from underarm.
BO all sts in rib patt.

Left Button Band
With MC and smaller needle, CO 7 sts.
Row 1 [RS]: (K1, p1) to last st, k1.
Row 2 [WS]: P1, (k1, p1) to end.
Rep Rows 1-2 until piece measures approx. 20[20.5, 21, 22, 22, 22.5, 23.5, 24, 24.5] inches / 51[52, 53.5, 56, 56, 57, 59.5, 61, 62] cm from CO edge.

BO all sts in rib patt.

Right Buttonhole Band
With MC and smaller needle, CO 7 sts.
Row 1 [RS]: (K1, p1) to last st, k1.
Row 2 [WS]: P1, (k1, p1) to end.
Rep Rows 1-2 once more.

**Buttonhole Row [RS]: K1, p1, k2tog, (yo) twice, ssp, k1.
Cont in K1, P1 Rib as est'd for 4.75[5, 5, 5.25, 5.25, 5.5, 5.75, 5.75, 6] inches / 12[12.5, 12.5, 13.5, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 14.5, 15] cm.
Rep from ** 3 more times; 4 buttonholes made.

Work even, if necessary, until piece measures approx. 20[20.5, 21, 22, 22, 22.5, 23.5, 24, 24.5] inches / 51[52, 53.5, 56, 56, 57, 59.5, 61, 62] cm from CO edge.

BO all sts in rib patt.

FINISHING

Gently steam block the body and each button band. Using mattress stitch, sew Left Button Band to Left Front edge and Right Buttonhole Band to Right Front Edge.

Neckband
With MC and smaller needle, beg at upper right front neck edge, pick up and knit 106[106, 110, 114, 118, 118, 126, 126, 130] sts evenly around neck edge.
Rib row 1 [RS]: (K2, p2) to last 2 sts, k2.
Rib row 2 [WS]: (P2, k2) to last 2 sts, p2.
Rep these 2 rows until work measures approx. .5 inch / 1.5 cm, ending after a WS row.

Buttonhole Row [RS]: K2, p2tog, (yo) twice, ssk, patt to end.
Cont in rib as est'd until Neckband measures 1.25 inches / 3 cm from picked-up edge.

BO all sts in rib patt.

Soak finished sweater 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 and pinning to finished measurements, if necessary. Let dry. Weave in ends. Sew buttons to button band, opposite buttonholes.

A - Bust Circumference (buttoned): 34.75[39.25, 42.75, 47.25, 50.75, 55.25, 58.75, 63.25, 65.75] inches / 88.5[99.5, 108.5, 120, 129, 140.5, 149, 160.5, 169.5] cm
B - Body Length from Hem to Underarms:  14.5[14.5, 14.5, 15, 15, 15, 15.5, 15.5, 15.5] inches / 37[37, 37, 38, 38, 38, 39.5, 39.5, 39.5]
C - Yoke Depth:  7.75[8.25, 8.75, 9.25, 9.75, 10.25, 10.75, 11.25, 11.75] inches / 19.5[21, 22, 23.5, 25, 26, 27.5, 28.5, 30] cm
D - Neck Circumference (buttoned): 22.25[22.25, 23.25, 24, 25, 25, 26.75, 26.75, 27.75] inches / 56.5[56.5, 59, 61, 63.5, 63.5, 68, 68, 70.5] cm
E - Front Neck Depth: 2.5[2.5, 2.5, 2.5, 2.75, 3, 2.75, 3, 2.75] inches / 6.5[6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 7, 7.5, 7] cm
F - Upper Arm Circumference: 13.75[14.75, 15.5, 17.25, 18.25, 19, 20, 21.75, 22.75] inches / 35[37.5, 39.5, 44, 46.5, 48.5, 51, 55, 58] cm
G - Cuff Circumference:  8[9, 9, 9, 9.75, 9.75, 9.75, 10.75, 10.75] inches / 20.5[23, 23, 23, 25, 25, 25, 27.5, 27.5] cm
H - Sleeve Length: 19 inches / 48.5 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 © 2023 Rachel Brockman