The Canyon Sweater was inspired by the colors and textures of angular rock formations seen within the canyons and valleys of the western deserts. The traveling lace panels mimic the drop of a canyon, like a narrow river at the bottom of a canyon, which gradually expands towards the top. The beautiful texture of moss stitch flanks the lace. The combination of warm-weather-friendly Dunescape lends itself well to sunny days, offering a cooling, protective fabric with a loose fit that accentuates the drape of the yarn. This top is perfect for cooler summer mornings and evenings.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in Small size with approx. 3” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 33¼ (37, 41½, 45¼, 50) (53¾, 58¼, 62, 66¾)”
Length from Shoulder: 20 (20½, 21, 22¼, 22¾) (23, 24¼, 24¾, 25½)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Dunescape (57% cotton, 30% viscose, 13% linen; 100g/262 yds)
• 116 Persimmon – 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins
Needle: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight (or your preferred needle for knitting flat) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, removable stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn

GAUGE
21 sts x 29 rows = 4” in Moss Stitch
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PATTERN NOTES
The front, back, and sleeves of this sweater are knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed to provide structural integrity. The front and back pieces feature an angular shape that is joined at the sides, along the obliques. The front and sleeves feature lace panels. The shoulders are shaped using the sloped bind-off method.