Valley Yarns Arborvitae Knitting Pattern

Description

Stripes are always in style, and Valley YarnsArborvitae is no exception knit in Amherst. This women’s sweater adds interest to thetimeless style with offset striping bands and notch-neckband. Arborvitae isknit flat in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed. The top of the frontdivides to allow a contrast color placket to be added. Valley Yarns Amherst isa smooth worsted weight yarn that beautifully shows texture and stitch patterns and has a wide range of colors.

SkillLevel: Adventurous Beginner
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
FinishedMeasurements: Shown in size S with suggested 24 positive ease
Bust 35 (37, 41, 45,49) (55, 57, 61, 65)
Length 24 (24, 25, 26,27) (27, 29, 29, 30)
YarnRequirements: Valley Yarns Amherst (100% Merino Wool; 50g/109yds)
Color A 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) (9, 9,10, 11) balls shown in Burgundy
Color B 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) (8, 9,10, 11) balls shown in Light Grey
Needles:
US 6 (4.00mm) 16 & 2432 circular
US 7 (4.50mm) 2432 circular to getgauge
Gauge: 18 sts and 28 rows =4 in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.50mm)