Valley Yarns Lavender, knit in Sunderland, is a button-front cardigan that will quickly become a favorite for chilly fall evenings. With its allover herringbone stitch pattern, long cuffed sleeves and spread collar, it’s sure to be a fall wardrobe staple. This women’s sweater is knit flat in one piece from hem to underarm, and the sleeves are worked flat separately, then seamed together. You’ll fall in love with the incredible softness of Valley Yarns Sunderland. This 100% baby alpaca yarn is a versatile DK weight and has a soft halo and beautifully heathered colors. The Herringbone stitch is charted and written out.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements: Shown in size S with suggested 2–4” positive ease

• Bust – 33 (37, 42, 45¾, 49¾) (52¼, 57¼, 61)“, buttoned
• Length – 25½ (26, 26½, 29, 29½) (30, 30¼, 30¾)“

Yarn Requirements: 10 (12, 14, 16, 18) (19, 21, 22) balls Valley Yarns Sunderland (100% Baby Alpaca; 50g/109yds) shown in Lavender Mist

Needles:

• US 4 (3.50mm) 16” & 24” circulars
• US 5 (3.75mm) 16”, 24”, & 32–40” circulars

Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows= 4” in Herringbone stitch pattern on US 5 (3.75mm), blocked