Pattern previously published in I Like Crochet, October 2022.
If you have not entered into the word of knitting, or just want to make classic knit textures with you hook, this cardi is a fun place to start. Pearly shades of burgundy, wine and rose make these bold stripes and construction truly pop.

Body and sleeves are worked flat, side to side.

Body is worked in one piece. Sleeves are worked separately and then sewn into armholes.

Size: Finished bust size 33 (39, 45, 45 , 51)” to fit bust size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)”

1-5“ positive ease recommended.

Shown in finished bust size 39.

Yarn:
The Fibre Co Road to China Light (65% alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere); 159 yards 145 meters/50 grams):

RLT140 Moonstone (CC1, 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins.
RLT050 Agate (CC2, 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins.
RLT080 Carnelian (CC3, 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins.
RLT240Z Morganite (CC2, 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) skeins.