This PDF pattern is provided courtesy of KAOS Yarns for you to use with their delectable yarns. KASKADE CARDIGAN is a cropped cardigan with three-quarter long sleeves and a simple but elegant hole pattern. The Brushed Alpaca held double, makes it airy and light, and the buttonholes in the integrated band are aligned with the hole pattern, which gives it a seamless look. You knit top-down and knit the folded neck hem together. Short rows are added at the bottom to create extra length on the back. SIZE XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) Cardigan chest circ.: 84 (94) 104 (114) 124 (134) cm. Positive ease: 8-9 cm YARN ORGANIC BRUSHED ALPACA (225/ 25g) 150 (175) 200 (200) 225 (250)g (shown in 2011 Optimistic) GAUGE 18 sts x 26 rows in stocking stitch / 4.5 mm, 2 strands of Brushed Alpaca held together SUGGESTED NEEDLES Circular needles: 3.5 + 4.5 mm - 100 cm Double pointed needles 3.5 + 4.5 mm or magic loop