Classics are often what we turn to when slipping on a sweater, and Nazanin S. Fard’s From the Top Cardi is no exception. This design is for those of intermediate+ skill level, as it is a V-neck knitted from the top down.

Sizes: S (M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)

Finished Measurements:

Bust:
38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58)“/96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147)cm

Length:
24 (24, 25, 25, 25, 26)“/61 (61, 63.5, 63.5, 63.5, 66)cm

Yarn:

Red Heart with Love (acrylic; 7oz/198g=370yd/338m)
#1805 Bluebell: 3(3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins

Needles:

• Size US 9 (5.5mm) or size to obtain gauge
• Size US 7 (4.5mm) (for ribbing)
• Size US 7 (4.5mm) circular needle 36”/90cm long (for front bands)

Additional Materials:

• Stitch markers
• 8 buttons 1”/25mm diameter (shown: La Mode #39587)
• Cable needle
• Crochet hook US G-6 (4mm)
• Yarn needle

Notes:

Cardi is worked in 5 pieces: Back, 2 Fronts, and 2 Sleeves. The Back and Fronts are each worked from the neck down. The Sleeves are worked from the top down.