Valley Yarns Marjoram is a graceful top-down women’s cardigan that is an essential wardrobe basic for every knitter, but this version in lightweight, easy-care Valley Superwash Sport is anything but basic. Knit in stockinette stitch, it is embellished with stranded colorwork front bands and matching colorwork cuffs at the edges of its three-quarter sleeves. Small sections of steeking make this a perfect introduction to the technique. Made from wonderfully soft extra fine superwash Merino, you’ll love the stitch definition and drape of this yarn. Machine-washable, Valley Superwash Sport is family-friendly and will work up gorgeously. The colorwork bands are in chart form only.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements: Shown in size S with suggested 1–2” positive ease

• Bust – 33¾ (38¼, 41¾, 45¾, 50¼)(53¾, 57¾, 61¾)”
• Length – 23½ (23¾, 24¾, 26, 26¾) (27¾, 28¼, 28¾)”

Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Sport (100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool; 50g/153yds)

• MC – 7 (8, 9, 11, 12) (12, 13, 14) balls 03 Sand
• CC1 – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 19 Classic Navy
• CC2 – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 20 Grass
• CC3 – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 15 Blue Mist

Needles:

• US 3 (3.25mm) 16” & 32–40” circulars and DPNs
• US 5 (3.75mm) 16” & 32–40” circulars and DPNs

Gauge:

• 24 sts and 28 rows/rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 5 (3.75mm)

• 26 sts and 32 rnds = 4” in stranded colorwork on US 3 (3.25mm), blocked