A simple texture gives this cardigan a fun twist, while a cropped length gives it a modern edge. Rory is destined to become the wardrobe staple you will reach for again and again.

Time: 25 Hours.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials;

Medium weight yarn
Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Extra (55% alpaca, 45% wool; 218 yards 199 meters/150 grams): 3524 Canyon (4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins)

Needles: US size 9 (5.5 mm) circular needle, 24” or longer enough to accommodate body stitches, 16” circular, and DPN’s. Spare needle in same size for knitting the 3-Needle BO.

Notions: Markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, cable needle, tapestry needle, five 1” buttons

Special Stitches: Knit Front and Back (Kfb); Left Twist (LT); Right Twist (RT); 3-Needle Bind-Off; One-Row Buttonhole

Pattern Notes: This sweater is knit flat from the bottom up. The slightly cropped style is easily customizable by adding more length before dividing at the underarms. Please be aware that any changes to length will affect yardage requirements.