Sheep(ish) - Topside Cardi (knit)

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL)

MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 36 3/4 (40 1/4, 43 3/4, 47 1/4, 51)" [93.5 (102, 111, 120, 129.5) cm], buttoned
Length: 21 1/4 (22 1/2, 24, 25, 26 3/4)" [55 (57, 61, 63.5, 68) cm].

MATERIALS
Sheep(ish)™ by Vickie Howell (85 g/3 oz, 153 m/167 yds)
Magenta(ish) (00006) 5 5 6 7 8 balls

Size 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) circular knitting needle, 24" [60 cm] long, or size needed to obtain gauge. Set of 4 size 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) double-pointed knitting needles. Stitch markers. Stitch holders or waste yarn. 7 buttons, 1" [25 mm] diameter. Yarn needle.

GAUGE
In Reverse Stocking stitch, 17 sts and 22 rows = 4" [10 cm]

ABBREVIATIONS
Garter Stitch = Knit every row
P1-f/b = Purl next stitch, then purl it through back loop. (1 stitch increased)
Skp = Slip 1 stitch knitwise, k1, pass slipped stitch over. (1 stitch decreased)
Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches, 1 at a time, to RH needle as if to knit, return stitches to LH needle in new orientation, knit 2 stitches together through back loop. (1 stitch decreased)

INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Cardigan is worked in one piece from the top down.

1x1 Rib (multiple of 2 sts):
All Rows: *K1, p1; rep from * to end. Cascading Leaves Pattern (panel of 14 sts):
Note: You may work pattern from text or Chart.
Row 1 (RS): K3, k2tog, k1, yo, p2, yo, k1, skp, k3.
Row 2 and Every WS Row: P6, k2, p6.
Row 3: K2, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, p2, k1, yo, k1, skp, k2.
Row 5: K1, k2tog, k1, yo, k2, p2, k2, yo, k1, skp, k1.
Row 7: K2tog, k1, yo, k3, p2, k3, yo, k1, skp.
Row 8: Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 1-8 for Cascading Leaves Pattern.

2x2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts):
All Rows: *K2, p2; rep from * to end.

YOKE
With circular needle, cast on 8 (10, 11, 12, 13) sts for Left Front, pm, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) sts for Left Sleeve, pm, 20 (22, 24, 26, 28) sts for Back, pm, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) sts for Right Sleeve, and 16 (16, 17, 18, 19) sts for Right Front–58 (64, 70, 76, 82) sts. Work in 1x1 Rib for 1" [2.5 cm], ending with a WS row.

Shape Yoke
Shaping Row (RS): [Work in Rev St st to 1 st before marker, p1-f/b, slip marker, p1-f/b] 4 times, work in Rev St st to last 15 sts, work 14 sts of Cascading Leaves Pattern, p1–66 (72, 78, 84, 90) sts. Continuing to work patterns as established, rep Shaping Row every other row 23 (26, 29, 32, 35) times, ending with a WS row–250 (280, 310, 340, 370) sts [32 (37, 41, 45, 49) sts for Left Front, 55 (62, 69, 76, 83) sts each Sleeve, 68 (76, 84, 92, 100) sts for Back, 40 (43, 47, 51, 55) sts for Right Front].

BODY
Next Row (RS): Purl to marker for Left Front, place next 55 (62, 69, 76, 83) sts on a st holder for Left Sleeve, removing markers, cast on 8 sts for underarm, purl across sts for Back, place next 55 (62, 69, 76, 83) sts on a st holder for Right Sleeve, removing markers, cast on 8 sts for underarm, work to end for Right Front–156 (172, 188, 204, 220) sts. Work even in patterns as established until piece measures 9 (9, 9 1/2,9 1/2, 10)" [23 (23, 24.5, 24.5, 25.5) cm], from underarm, ending with a WS row.
Next Row (RS): Change to 2x2 Rib; work even for 2 1/2" [6 cm]. Cast off all sts loosely in rib.