We get it. The Stylerunner Aster Striped Knit in Cornflower Stripe was a moment. That relaxed fit, the icy cool tones, the kind of knit you wear on a crisp brunch morning and instantly feel like the most styled person in the café. But you blinked, and it’s sold out.
Don’t panic, tribe. Because here’s the good news: we’ve found an alternative that doesn’t feel like a backup—it feels like a statement. Let us introduce you to the Boden Callie Crochet Trim Cardigan. And trust us when we say, this might just be the dopamine-hit your winter layering has been waiting for.
The Colour Confidence
The Stylerunner piece won hearts with its calm palette—cornflower, slate, merlot—but Boden said: let’s dial it all the way up. The Callie serves us joyful technicolour with unapologetic confidence. Bold bands of Kelly green, watermelon pink, ocean blue, butter yellow, and even a touch of lilac make this cardigan a wearable mood booster. If the Aster was soft indie sleet, Callie is golden-hour sunshine in knit form.
Elevated Details
Where the Aster played it minimal with matching buttons and a clean crew neckline, the Callie makes the details count. Look at that cream crochet trim—delicate, feminine, and textural. It’s giving hand-crafted, vintage-revival energy, but in a totally modern cut. It frames the neckline and button placket like a curated canvas. We see this worn slightly undone, layered over a ribbed tank or nothing at all (because, fashion).
The Fit Factor
While the Aster sat more classic and cropped, Boden’s Callie gives you a tiny bit more length and room through the body—making it ideal for layering over high-waisted trousers, midi skirts, or thrown nonchalantly over a slip dress. The result? A silhouette that feels laid-back but thought-through.
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Let’s be real: rainbow stripes don’t whisper, they speak. And that’s exactly the energy we want when the chill sets in. If you missed your chance with the Stylerunner Aster, this is your moment to say yes to something even more playful, more standout, more you.
So no, the Aster isn’t coming back anytime soon. But with the Boden Callie in your wardrobe? You won’t be looking back.
TL;DR?
Out with the sold-out blue stripes. In with joyful, bold colour and delicious crochet trim. Callie’s calling. Answer her.