This colorful cropped cardigan knitting pattern begins at the sleeves, before each side is joined at the center back. Stitches are then picked up to form the bottom of the cardigan and ribbed edging for a simple, nearly seamless knit.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed): 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)“
Length: 16½ (17, 18, 18, 19, 19½, 20, 20)”
Shown in size 40”. Suggested ease: 2–4” positive ease.

YARN
BERROCO AERO (50 grs): 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6) cakes #8021 Rain

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
29” length circular needles, sizes 11 (8.00 mm) and 13 (9.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge

GAUGE
12 sts and 16 rows = 4” in St st on larger needle
13 sts and 17 rows = 4” in k2, p2 ribbing on smaller needle