Sticks and Stones Cardigan

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Multiple patterns in one.  The ultimate in versatility - this unisex design comes in nine size inclusive options (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X) to knit as a vest, cardigan, or pullover in sport weight yarn. Since all the options look equally fabulous on both men and women, this is one design you'll find yourself using again and again.The subtle pebble texture is accented at the seams with cable panels for depth and interest.Perfect for solid, tweed, or tonal handpainted yarns. All pieces are knit flat, bottom up, and seamed, with ribbed finishes.Sweater has fitted set-in sleeves.

Pullover Crew Neck shown here in Modern Deco Sport in the shade Chrome

Pullover V Neck shown here in Stone Soup DK in Marble 

Cardigan V Neck shown here in Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport in the shade Wolf (Grey)

Cardigan Shown here in 

 Suggested Yarns: 

Suggested Yarns: Stone Soup DK, Jacob Dream Sport, Chebris Sport, Modern Deco Sport, Confection Sport, Shetlandia Sport, Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, Targhee Tango Sport, or any sport yarn with 250 to 275 yards per 100 grams. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size.

Finished Size:
34.75(38.75, 42.5, 46.25, 50)[54, 57.75, 61.5, 65.25] inches/88.5(98, 108, 117.5, 127)[137, 146.5, 156.5, 166] cm in circumference (buttoned, for cardigans) to fit with 2-4 inches of ease.

Yarn Requirements:
Men’s Pullover/Cardigan: 1425(1575, 1750, 1900, 2100)[2275, 2475, 2650, 2850] yards/1300(1425, 1600, 1750, 1925)[2075, 2250, 2425, 2625] m
Women’s Pullover/Cardigan: 1375(1525, 1700, 1850, 2025)[2200, 2400, 2575, 2775] yards/1250(1375, 1550, 1700, 1850)[2000, 2175, 2350, 2525] m
Vest: 875(1000, 1150, 1275, 1425)[1575, 1725, 1875, 2050] yards/800 (925, 1050, 1175, 1300)[1450, 1575, 1725, 1875] m

Notions:
crew cardigan: 8(8, 8, 9, 9)[9, 10, 10, 10] .75 inch/2-cm buttons
v-neck cardigan: 6(6, 6, 6, 7)[7, 7, 7, 7] .75-inch/2-cm buttons

Gauge:
21 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches in Pebble stitch pattern on larger needle (washed and dried flat)
23 sts and 31 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needle (unblocked)

Needles:
size 5US (3.75mm) for body (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 4US (3.5mm) for ribbing (or one size smaller than body needle)