Looking for an edgier, fashion sweater with classic appeal but not the same old shape? The River Union Cardi has wide sleeves, a cropped silhouette, and a stylish attitude. Knit top down and seamlessly, it’s a rib-trim, stockinette cardigan with an edge.

Yarn: Berocco Pure Merino (100% extra fine merino, 92 yards), #8568 Teal; 7 (8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10) skeins. The yarn used in the sample is discontinued; substitutes include Valley Yarns Amherst or Valley Superwash, Spud & Chloe Sweater, Artyarns Supermerino, Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand Dyes, Madelinetosh Vintage, Cascade Yarns 220, Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran, or any plied wool or wool/blend that knits to gauge.

Techniques Used: provisional CO, knit/purl, increasing, picking up stitches.

Experience Level: Intermediate

Garment Measurements:
Bust & Hip: 32.5 (35, 37.5, 40.5, 43.5, 47.5, 50.5)”.
Sleeve length from neck: 17.5 (18.25, 18.5, 19, 19.25, 19.75, 20)”.
Length: 18.5 (19, 19.25, 19.75, 20, 21, 22)”.

Other Materials:
Yarn needle.
Stitch markers (10).
Waste yarn or extra cables for stitch holder and provisional CO (3).
3/4” Buttons 6 (6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7).
Matching sewing thread and needle.

Thank you to my lovely test knitters, and my wonderful tech editor Kate Vanover.

For questions or to show off your cardi, please visit my Ravelry group, The Knitting Vortex.