Valley Yarns Designer Series presents Blithewood is designed by Angela Hahn, and knit in Valley Superwash DK Hand Dyed by Manos del Uruguay. This women’s A-line cardigan features an easy-to-knit lace-accented yoke and ¾-sleeves. Blithewood’s yoke band is knit in two pieces and seamed together using 3-Needle Bind-Off. The neckband is then picked up from the yoke band. The lower yoke and body is also picked up from the other side of the yoke band and worked down to the hem. The sleeves are knit in the round from the yoke to the cuffs. Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK Hand Dyed by Manos del Uruguay is made from 100% extrafine Merino wool and is machine-washable in cold water with a mild detergent or Eucalan. This DK weight yarn is incredibly soft and is an excellent choice for Blithewood! The lace patterns are charted and written out.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements: Bust – 28½ (32¼, 35¾, 39½) (43, 46¾, 50¼)“, NOT including intended gap of 3-4” at bust when worn with buttons fastened (see photos). (Shown in size 32¼”). Recommend choosing size several inches smaller than your bust measurement.

Yarn Requirements: 3 (4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6) hanks Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK Hand Dyed by Manos del Uruguay (100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool; 100g/274yds) shown in 001 Stone

Needles:

• US 5 (3.75mm) 24–40” circular and DPNs
• US 7 (4.50mm) 16–20” circular or DPNs & 24–40” circular

Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.50mm), blocked