The Forte Cardigan is a breezy button up with loose and open sleeves and a straight body shape. The collar is structured and doubled over and you have the options to add button holes or not.

M A T E R I A L S
5 (6, 6, 6, 7)(7, 8, 9, 9) skeins of Mirasol Pima Kuri (208yd/100g) in Java Bean
US 4/3.5mm 16” circular needle plus an extra spare circular needle in this size (it can be longer than 16”)
US 6/4.0mm 16” circular needles & another length to coordinate with sweater circumference.
Tapestry needle
Buttons, if desired
Crochet hook as needed for provisional cast on

S I Z E S
Size / sweater circumference / skein requirements
1 / 37” / 5 skeins
2 / 41” / 6 skeins
3 / 44” / 6 skeins
4 / 46” / 6 skeins
5 / 49” / 7 skeins
6 / 51” / 7 skeins
7 / 55” / 8 skeins
8 / 58” / 9 skeins
9 / 62” / 9 skeins

The above skein amounts are estimations.

Recommended sizing: for a fit like the featured photos, choose a size that will allow for 8-9” of positive ease.

In the featured photos you may notice double button holes knit into the left placket. The instructions only include directions for a single button hole.