Valley Yarns Danakil Knitting Pattern

Valley Yarns Danakil is an incredible women’s pullover knit in Westfield. The sweater features a central garter ridge from the base of the neckline to the base of the bodice, a partially open front, a deep pleated back, a ribbed turtleneck, and set-in sleeves. Danakil is knit flat in one piece from the bottom up to the armholes and then divided for the front and the back. The sleeve stitches are picked up and worked down to the cuffs in the round. The turtleneck stitches are picked up and worked in the round in a k2, p2 rib. Valley Yarns Westfield is a luxurious blend of Merino, silk, and yak in a versatile DK weight. Each of the fibers in Westfield takes the dye slightly differently, resulting in beautifully nuanced shades that will add depth to your knit and crochet projects.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS (S M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size S with suggested 4–6” positive ease
    Bust – 34½ (39, 42½, 47, 50½) (55, 58½, 62¼)”
    Length – 27 (27½, 29, 29½, 31) (31½, 33, 33½)”
Yarn Requirements: 11 (13, 14, 16, 18) (20, 22, 23) balls Valley Yarns Westfield (60% Extra Fine Merino/ 20% Silk/ 20% Yak; 50g/120yds) shown in 109 Persimmon
Needles:
    US 4 (3.50mm) 16” and 32–40” circular for hems and cuffs
    US 6 (4.00mm) 11” and 32–40” circular to get gauge
Gauge:
    22 sts and 30 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 6 (4.00mm), blocked
    24 sts and 30 rows = 4” in k2, p2 rib pattern on US 4 (3.50mm), blocked