The Merlot Cardigan is a classic long-sleeved set-in cardigan with a regular fit, worked in rich, sophisticated berry tones. Combining Lamana Premia held double with Filcolana Pernilla creates a beautifully textured, luxurious fabric in deep Black Berry and Boysenberry shades that drapes just right.

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The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. You begin by knitting the back piece, before picking up stitches for each shoulder separately and shaping the neckline opening with increases. The front and back pieces are joined under the armhole, and the body is worked back and forth in stockinette. The sleeves are worked top down by picking up stitches around the armhole. The button band and neckline ribbing are worked by picking up stitches along the front edges and the cast-on edge.

Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)

Bust measurement
80–85 (85–90) 90–95 (95–105) 105–115 (115–125) cm

Finished bust circumference
90 (95) 100 (110) 120 (130) cm
About 5–15 cm positive ease, regular fit.

Gauge
20 sts = 10 cm in stockinette on 4 mm needles.

Yarn
Held together throughout: Filcolana Pernilla (50 g = 175 m): 250 (250) 250 (300) 350 (400) g. Lamana Premia, held double (25 g = 150 m): 150 (150) 150 (175) 200 (225) g. You can also knit this in any yarn that gives the same gauge — see alternatives: here. You’ll also need matching buttons or a zipper (not included).

Needles
4 mm circular needles.