Valemount

CONSTRUCTION

• The back and front are worked flat from the bottom up, using Short Rows: Twisted Wrap & Turn Method to shape the hems. The sleeves are worked circularly from the bottom up, with the sleeve cap worked flat. The neckband is picked up and knit circularly after garment assembly.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

• 35 (39, 44½, 47½, 49½, 53, 57)” [89 (99, 113, 120.5, 125.5, 134.5, 145) cm] circumference at chest
• Sample shown is size 39″ [99 cm] with 6″ [15 cm] ease on model

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size 101.

GAUGE

• 17 stitches & 30 rows = 4″ in Double Moss Stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
• 12-stitch panel from Chart A or B measures approximately 1¾” wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking
• 14-stitch panel from Chart C or D measures approximately 2″ wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking

NEEDLES

Size A (for Main Fabric)

• One pair of straight needles or a 32″ circular needle* and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)^† in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 5 mm (US 8)

Size B (for Cuffs and Neckband)

• One 16″ circular needle and one set of DPNs*, two sizes smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

*Knitter’s preferred style of needle may be used


^†32″ circular needle can be used instead of DPNs if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round (e.g., Sleeves).

Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.

YARDAGE

• 1065 (1200, 1360, 1475, 1580, 1700, 1835) yards of worsted weight wool yarn

YARN

• 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g)
• Photographed in color Fossil

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Short Rows: Twisted Wrap & Turn Method
• Sloped Bind Off