923 Pitaya - Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Amherst

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Pitaya: A Stylish Solid-Color Yoke Sweater Pattern – This captivating knit design features a solid-color version of a yoke sweater, complete with a richly textured stitch pattern that incorporates both purl and twist stitches, expertly crafted in Valley Yarns Amherst. The fitted silhouette offers waist shaping and a flattering feminine scoop neck, making it perfect for mid-hip wear. The knitting process involves creating the body and sleeves separately, working in the round from the bottom up, before joining the sleeve stitches to the body for a seamless finish. Valley Yarns Amherst is a luxurious worsted weight yarn, renowned for its smooth texture that beautifully highlights intricate patterns and stitch details. Available in an extensive range of colors, this yarn is ideal for crafting this stylish women’s pullover. The diamond yoke pattern is provided in both written instructions and a chart format for your convenience.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished Measurements: The sample is showcased in size S, providing 1-2” of positive ease.
Bust – 31½ (35¼, 39¼, 43, 46¾) (50½, 54¼, 58)”
Yarn Requirements: You will need 11 (12, 13, 14, 15) (16, 17, 18) balls of Valley Yarns Amherst (100% Merino Wool; 50g/109yds), as demonstrated in the stunning color Juniper.
Needles:
Use US size 7 (4.50 mm) 16” & 29”-40” circular needles and double-pointed needles (DPNs), or sizes necessary to achieve gauge.
US size 6 (4.00 mm) 16” & 24” circular needles and DPNs are also required.
Gauge: Achieve a gauge of 19 sts and 26 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch using larger needles.

This knitting pattern was last updated on 05/12/2022. Check for any errata here. If you purchased the PDF version of this pattern, the most updated version is readily available in your pattern library.