Patch Cardigan

PDF Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Graphic pattern chart
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty:  Intermediate 
 
Patch cardigan is driven by the idea of putting twists on classics. This oversized garment features curved front closure, patched buttonholes, overall accent collar-front trim and slanted insert front pockets.
 
WORKFLOW
Patch cardigan is worked from top down in stockinette stitch in one piece.
 
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL 
 
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS 
Bust Circumference:  
106 (114) 119 (126) 132 (137) 144 cm 
[41.6 (44.9) 46.9 (49.6) 52 (54) 56.6 inches] 
Overall Back Length (top collar to bottom edge):  
59 (61) 62 (65) 67 (70) 72 cm
[23.2 (24) 24.4 (25.6) 26.4 (27.6) 28.3 inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
5.5 mm [US 9] circular needles ( 60, 80 or 100 cm [ 24, 32 or 40 inches] )
5 mm [US 8] circular needles ( 60, 80 or 100 cm [ 24, 32 or 40 inches] )
4.5 mm [US 7] circular needles ( 60, 80 or 100 cm [ 24, 32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
 
KNITTING DENSITY (AFTER BLOCKING)
In stockinette stitch using 5.5 mm [US 9] needles
15.5 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
SIZE GUIDE
The cardigan is intended for an oversized fit with approx. 15-20 cm [5.9-7.9 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 15-20 cm [5.9-7.9 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference.
 
For which size to choose can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite loose fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly. 
 
Photos demonstrate both a chest circumference 88 cm [34.6 inches] woman, wearing a size XS with approx. 18 cm [7 inches] positive ease.
 
SUGGESTED MATERIALS 
500 (500) 500 (600) 600 (600) 700 gr.        
Eisaku Noro, Madara, 100 gr. / 200 m - Col. 3     
 
Knit the cardigan with 1 strand of Madara.
 
Accent Color Yarn :
Approx. 50 m contrast color (CC) worsted yarn of your choice
 
5 buttons:  diam. approx. 23 mm [0.91 inches] each
 
Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of worsted weight yarn