Modernizing a classic cardigan with a clever construction, Nerva boasts a blend of timeless and contemporary style. Crocheted flat in one piece, then transformed into a finished sweater with a few folds and seams, Nerva offers a clean, structured fit that's perfect for layering over any outfit.

SIZES
(1, 2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9, 10, 11}

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (37, 41, 45, 49) [53, 57, 61] {65, 69, 73, 77}" / (94, 104, 114.5, 124.5) [134.5, 145, 155] {165, 175, 185, 195.5} cm
Length: (19¾, 20½, 21, 21½) [22¼, 22¾, 23½] {24, 25¼, 25¾, 26½}" / (71, 74, 77.5, 80.5) [82, 85, 88.5] {91.5, 96, 99.5, 102.5} cm

Shown in size 4, modeled with 16" / 40.5 cm of positive ease.
Recommended ease: 10–20" / 25–50 cm of positive ease.

YARN 
BERROCO AURELIA (100g): (4, 4, 5, 5) [6, 6, 7] {7, 8, 9, 9} balls #11709 Blush Petal

HOOK
Crochet hook, size 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge

NOTIONS 
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
16 hdc and 13 rows = 4" / 10 cm
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.

Printed book correction (all pdf versions have been corrected):
Initial chain numbers should read (131, 147, 163, 179) [193, 209, 225] {239, 255, 269, 285}. 

The following rows also had adjustments to the chain numbers:

For ALL Sizes: Row (39, 39, 38, 38) [41, 41, 41] {43, 43, 43, 43}: Ch 2, hdc in 2nd hdc and each hdc to end of row, ch (11, 9, 8, 8) [9, 8, 7] {7, 7, 6, 6}, turn.
Row (40, 40, 39, 39) [42, 42, 42] {44, 44, 44, 44}: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch and hdc to end of row, ch (11, 9, 8, 8) [9, 8, 7] {7, 7, 6, 6}, turn. (10, 8, 7, 7) [8, 7, 6] {6, 6, 5, 5} hdc inc'd.
and
For Sizes (1, X, X, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9, 10, 11} ONLY: Row (43, X, X, 42) [43, 47, 55] {59, 49, 65, 57}: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch and hdc to end of row, ch (10, X, X, 7) [8, 7, 6] {6, 6, 5, 5}, turn.