975 Tanager - Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Goshen
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**Valley Yarns Tanager Pullover Knitting Pattern**
Discover the delightful Valley Yarns Tanager, a stylish and casual women’s striped pullover that's perfect for any occasion. This charming sweater features fashionable elbow-length sleeves and a decorative single-color lace border that adds a touch of elegance, all crafted in the luxurious Valley Yarns Goshen yarn. Whether you're dressing up for a night out or keeping it casual with jeans, the Tanager pullover is sure to become a wardrobe favorite!
This modern pullover is expertly crafted from the bottom up in the round until reaching the underarms, with the shoulders beautifully joined using the Three Needle Bind-Off technique. The sleeves are thoughtfully knit flat from the bottom up and seamed into the armholes, ensuring a polished finish. Valley Yarns Goshen is renowned for being one of the softest cotton blends available, combining 48% Peruvian Cotton, 46% Modal®, and 6% Silk. This unique blend not only provides a lovely sheen but also enhances the durability and overall beauty of the fabric.
The Tanager features an engaging colorwork sequence that adds visual interest, along with an intricate lace pattern that is both charted and written out for your convenience. This pattern allows for creativity and personalization while exploring intermediate knitting techniques.
**Skill Level:** Intermediate
**Sizes Available:** XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
**Finished Measurements:** The sample is shown in size S with a suggested 1–2” positive ease.
**Bust:** 32 (36½, 41, 45¼, 49¾) (54¼, 58¾, 63)”
**Length:** 17 (17, 17, 17, 18) (18, 18, 18)” from underarm
**Yarn Requirements:**
Valley Yarns Goshen (48% Peruvian Cotton/46% Modal/6% Silk; 50g/92yds)
**Main Color (MC):** 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8) skeins in color 03 Linen
**Contrasting Color 1 (CC1):** 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) skeins in color 8039 Fawn
**Contrasting Color 2 (CC2):** 2 skeins for all sizes in color 3390 Persimmon
**Contrasting Color 3 (CC3):** 2 skeins for all sizes in color 31 Bordeaux
**Needles:**
US 5 (3.75mm) 16” and 24” circular needles
US 6 (4.00mm) 16” and 24–40” circular needles
**Gauge:**
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.50mm), blocked
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4” in lace ham stitch on US 5 (3.75mm), blocked
Create your own version of the Valley Yarns Tanager pullover and enjoy a blend of comfort and style that's perfect for any season. This knitting pattern provides everything you need to produce a beautifully unique piece you'll love to wear, all while honing your skills as an intermediate knitter. Start your next knitting project today and experience the joys of working with Valley Yarns' exquisite materials!