Azure Cardigan in Berroco Nuvola

Azure Cardigan in Berroco Nuvola — Pattern Summary

About This Design

The Azure Cardigan is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Åsa Buchta and published by Berroco. This cozy, relaxed-fit cardigan is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed together, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic construction techniques and ready to refine their garment-finishing skills. The design features a classic silhouette with functional patch pockets and a ribbed collar, creating a timeless wardrobe staple that works beautifully in a chunky-weight yarn.

What Is Being Made

The Azure Cardigan is a long, open-front or buttoned cardigan featuring:

• Patch pockets worked separately and sewn on
• A picked-up ribbed collar for a polished neckline finish
• A bottom-up, flat construction with all pieces seamed together at the end
• A generous length of approximately 29¼ to 32 inches depending on size

The sample shown is knitted in size 3, with a finished bust of 39 inches / 97.5 cm, modeled with approximately 6 inches / 15 cm of positive ease. The recommended ease range is 2–6 inches / 5–15 cm of positive ease, giving the garment a relaxed, comfortable drape.

Sizing

The Azure Cardigan is offered in an impressive range of 12 sizes, organized into three brackets:

• Sizes 1–4: Finished bust 31½, 35, 39, and 42½ inches (79–106.5 cm)
• Sizes 5–8: Finished bust 46, 50, 53½, and 57 inches (115–142.5 cm)
• Sizes 9–12: Finished bust 61, 64½, 68½, and 72 inches (152.5–180 cm)

This wide size range makes the Azure Cardigan an inclusive pattern suitable for a broad spectrum of body types and fitting preferences.

Yarn: Berroco Nuvola

This pattern is written specifically for Berroco Nuvola, a chunky-weight yarn sold in 50 g balls. The colorway used in the sample is #11488 Ocean, a rich blue tone that suits the "Azure" name beautifully. Depending on size, the pattern requires between 9 and 18 balls of Berroco Nuvola:

• Sizes 1–4: 9, 9, 10, or 11 balls
• Sizes 5–8: 11, 12, 13, or 14 balls
• Sizes 9–12: 15, 16, 17, or 18 balls

Berroco Nuvola is a chunky yarn known for its soft, airy texture, which contributes to the cozy, drapey quality of this cardigan. As with all Berroco patterns, substituting a different yarn is possible but knitters should take care to match gauge carefully.

Needles and Notions

The Azure Cardigan requires two needle sizes to achieve the correct tension and ribbing structure:

• Larger needles: US size 11 / 8 mm — used for the main body sections in stockinette stitch
• Smaller needles: US size 10 / 6 mm — used for ribbing details such as the pockets and collar; also available as a 40-inch / 100 cm circular needle for picking up collar stitches
• Notions: Removable stitch markers and a tapestry needle for seaming

Knitters are encouraged to swatch and adjust needle size as needed to achieve the correct gauge, as individual tension can vary significantly with chunky yarns.