The cardigan is knit from the top down with Raglan shaping. The body is knit flat and finished with an i-cord bind-off, and then sleeves are knit in the round and finished with an i-cord bind off. Optional decrease instructions are included for the sleeves in case you want a narrower fit.

The lace pattern is both written and charted.

Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9
Bust circumference: 83 (95) 107 (113) 125 (137) 143 (155) 167 cm / 33 (37) 42 (45) 49 (54) 56 (61) 66 inches including the intended 10-15 cm / 4-6 inches of positive ease at the bust.
Cardigan length: 46 (46) 50 (50) 55 (55) 55 (59) 59 cm / 18 (18) 20 (20) 22 (22) 22 (23) 23 inches, easily adjustable
Sleeve length: 42 cm / 16.5 inches for all sizes, easily adjustable

Gauge:
19 st x 25 rows = 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) in stockinette stitch on 4.5mm needles, blocked
20 st x 12 rows = 10x4.5cm (4x1.75 inches) in lace pattern on 4.5mm needles, blocked

Yarn:
1 strand of DK-weight yarn (e.g. Duvet d'Anjou, WEB Valley Yarns Northfield, Plymouth Yarns Tussah Kissed, Katia Concept Babilonia, Sirdar Snuggly Replay DK, Knitpicks Swish DK): 800 (870) 980 (1070) 1200 (1280) 1350 (1570) 1640 meters / 875 (950) 1080 (1170) 1320 (1400) 1480 (1720) 1800 yards.

Needles:
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles (80cm (32 in) for body and 40cm (16 in) for sleeves unless using magic loop)

Materials:
8 stitch markers
3 15mm buttons
Tapestry needle
Stitch holders or scrap yarn for holding stitches
Measuring tape
(suggested) stitch counter