Willow Cardigan

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

Difficulty:  Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate 
 
Willow cardigan is a loose-worn knitwear that designed for a draped silhouette. This elegant garment features wide ribbing that gives it an almost pleated look, open front with shawl ribbing collar and integrated generous ballon sleeves.
 
WORKFLOW
Willow cardigan is worked from center back to sides, last to front in ribbing stitch in one piece.
 
SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6)
 
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (WITH EASE)
Bust Circumference:  
104 (110) 127 (132) 148 (154) cm 
[41 (43.25) 50 (52) 58.25 (60.5) inches] 
 
Without Collar Length (from back neckline to bottom edge):  
56 (61) 61 (66) 66 (68) cm 
[22 (24) 24 (26) 26 (26.75) inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
4 mm [US 6] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
 
GAUGE (AFTER BLOCKING)
In ribbing (k6, p6) stitch using 4 mm [US 6] needles
21 sts x 32.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
SIZE GUIDE
The cardigan is designed for an oversized fit with approx. 10-20 cm [4-8 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 10–20 cm [4-8 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference. 
 
To determine 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. ALSO, how would like to wear this open-front cardigan, overlapped front with belt or just leave it open and draped naturally. Then, pick the size accordingly. 
 
Photo shows a model with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size 1 with approx. 16 cm [6.25 inches] positive ease.
 
SUGGESTED MATERIALS 
400 (400) 450 (450) 500 (550) gr.        
Knitting for Olive, No Waste Wool, 50 gr. / 225 m - Powder
275 (300) 325 (350) 375 (400) gr.        
Knitting for Olive, Compatible Cashmere, 25 gr. / 150 m - Rose Clay
 
Knit the cardigan with 1 strand of No Wasted Wool and 1 strand of Cashmere held together.
 
Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of fingering yarn held together with 1 strand of lace weight yarn.