Novita Natura: Oravala cardigan

BackUsing the larger needles and Beard Lichen cast on 90(94)102(110)114 sts and begin ribbing with p2 (WS). When the ribbing measures 6 cm, purl the WS row and at the same time decrease 2(0)2(2)0 sts = 88(94)100(108)114 sts.Begin the colourwork pattern on row 17(13)9(5)1 of chart I. The starting point for each size is marked with an arrow. Work 88(94)100(108)114 sts. Work rows 18(14)10(6)2-130 of the chart.Note: After row 94(92)90(88)86, place markers for the bottom of the armhole at both ends. After row 130 [the armhole measures approx. 19(20)21(22)23 cm], on every other row bind off 2x6(6)6(8)8 sts and 3x5(6)7(7)8 sts for the shoulders.Securely bind off the remaining 34 neckline sts. Left frontUsing the larger needles and Beard Lichen cast on 43(47)47(51)55 sts and begin ribbing: (WS) p3, *k2, p2*, repeat *-* to end of row. When the ribbing measures 6 cm, purl the WS row and at the same time evenly decrease 2(3)0(0)1 sts = 41(44)47(51)54 sts.Begin the colourwork pattern on row 17(13)9(5)1 of chart I. The starting point for each size is marked with an arrow. Work 41(44)47(51)54 sts. Work rows 18(14)10(6)2-130 of the chart.Note: After row 94(92)90(88)86, place a marker for the bottom of the armhole at the right end. Note: After row 91, begin neckline decreases at the left end following the chart. 14 sts are decreased in total.After row 130 [the armhole measures approx. 19(20)21(22)23 cm], on every other row bind off 2x6(6)6(8)8 sts and 3x5(6)7(7)8 sts at the right end. Right front Using the larger needles and Beard Lichen cast on 43(47)47(51)55 sts and begin ribbing: (WS) *p2, k2*, repeat *-* until 3 sts remain, p3. When the ribbing measures 6 cm, purl the WS row and at the same time decrease 2(3)0(0)1 sts = 41(44)47(51)54 sts.Begin the colourwork pattern on row 17(13)9(5)1 of chart I. Start at the front edge of the left front. Work 41(44)47(51)54 sts. Work rows 18(14)10(6)2-130 of the chart.Note: After row 94(92)90(88)86, place a marker for the bottom of the armhole at the left end. Note: After row 92, begin neckline decreases at the right end following the chart. 14 sts are decreased in total.After row 131 [the armhole measures approx. 19(20)21(22)23 cm], on every other row bind off 2x6(6)6(8)8 sts and 3x5(6)7(7)8 sts at the left end. SleevesUsing the smaller needles and Beard Lichen cast on 40(42)44(46)48 sts and work ribbing for 6 cm. Switch to the larger needles and begin the colourwork pattern on row 7(5)3(3)1 of chart II. The starting point for each size is marked with an arrow. Work 40(42)44(46)48 sts. Work rows 8(6)4(4)2-84 of the chart. Following the chart work increases at both ends by knitting the strand of yarn between the sts through the back loop. After row 84 there are 60(62)66(70)72 sts on the needles. Loosely bind off.Knit the other sleeve in the same manner. FinishingSew the shoulder seams. Borders: Using the smaller needles and Beard Lichen pick up and knit sts from the RS of the work. Begin at the midpoint of the back neckline and continue to the left front neckline and front edge. Pick up approx. 20 sts for every 10 cm (make sure the number of sts is divisible by 4 + 3 sts). Begin ribbing: (WS) p3, *k2, p2*, repeat *-* to end of row. When the border measures 4 cm, bind off in pattern.Place markers for buttons on the border. The topmost button should be at the starting point of the neckline decreases, the lowest one 2 cm from the bottom edge and the other 3(3)4(4)4 evenly in between. Work the right border in the same manner. When the border measures 1,5 cm make buttonholes at the spots you marked.Buttonhole: yarn over, work 2 sts together. Bind off in pattern on the same row as the other border.Attach the sleeves (see the red marks on the pattern). Sew the sleeve seams and side seams. Sew the border seam in the back.Sew on the buttons.