Valley Yarns Colorado Knitting Pattern

Valley Yarns Colorado is a sophisticated women’s A-line pullover knit in Ashfield you’ll reach for time and time again. The sweater features a scoop neckline, three-quarter sleeves, and a 3-D twist stitch pattern on the front and saddle shoulders. Colorado is knit in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed. The neckband stitches are picked and worked in the round. Valley Yarns Ashfield is a silky soft, smooth blend of fine Merino wool and bamboo viscose that offers beautiful drape and sheen. The twist stitch pattern is charted and written out.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size S with suggested 2–4” positive ease
    Bust – 31½ (35¼, 39¼, 43, 47¼) (51¼, 55¼, 59¼, 63¼)”
    Length – 24¾ (25½, 25¾, 27¼, 27¾) (28¼, 29¾, 30¼, 30¾)”
Yarn Requirements: 9 (10, 11, 13, 14) (16, 18, 19, 21) hanks Valley Yarns Ashfield (67% Fine Merino Wool/ 33% Bamboo Viscose; 50g/117yds) shown in 13 Lilac
Needles:
    US 5 (3.75mm) 16”, 24” & 32–40” circular and DPNs
    US 6 (4.00mm) 32–40” circular and DPNs to get gauge
Gauge:
    20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 6 (4.00mm), blocked
    25 sts and 30 rows = 4” in twist stitch pattern on US 6 (4.00mm), blocked