| Brand: | Valley Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Julie Turjoman |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | XS to 5XL |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Cables, Seamed, Worked Flat, Worked In The Round |
| Needles Required: | US 7 (4.50mm) 16” and 32–40” circulars and DPNs and US 8 (5.00mm) 16” and 32–40” circulars |
| Pattern Code: | 1388 |
| Featured Products: | Valley Yarns Whately Yarn - Baby Alpaca Worsted |
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With an allover mesh stitch, Valley Yarns Sankoban is an on-trend pullover that’s easy to dress up or down. Pair it with leggings and a tank for a relaxing day at home or layer it over a buttondown and dress pants for the office, either way it will be comfortable and look put together! Sankoban is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed to add structure to the airy, drapey fabric. Valley Yarns Whately blends baby alpaca and organic Pima cotton fibers into a heathered chainette yarn that has a lightweight feel with a great balance of softness and warmth. Choose your favorite shade of Whatley and cast on a versatile pullover that’ll bring you through three seasons plus with ease! Mesh lace pattern is both charted and written out.
Finished Measurements: designed to fit with 4–6” positive ease
Chest – 34 (37½, 42, 45½, 50) (53½, 58, 61½, 66)"
Length from hem to underarm – 16 (16, 16, 17, 17) (17, 18, 18, 18)”
Sleeve length – 19 (19, 18¾, 18¾, 18½) (18½, 17½, 17, 16)”
Yarn Requirements: 8 (8, 11, 13, 14) (15, 17, 19) balls Valley Yarns Whately (60% Baby Alpaca/ 40% Organic Pima Cotton; 50g/164yds), shown in #03 Fog
Gauge:
20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Mesh Lace stitch, blocked
22 sts and 38 rows = 4" in garter stitch with smaller needles, blocked
The Sanbokan is an intermediate-level knit pullover designed by Julie Turjoman, offered in sizes XS through 5XL with finished bust measurements ranging from 34 inches to 66 inches. This three-season topper features an allover open mesh lace stitch pattern and is designed to be worn over a camisole or long-sleeved shirt, making it a versatile layering piece that adds visual interest and flair to any outfit.
The Sanbokan is constructed using a bottom-up, worked-flat approach with seaming, combined with strategic in-the-round sections. The pullover is knitted in separate pieces—front, back, and sleeves—which are then seamed together for added structure and stability. After the body seams are joined, a garter stitch neckband is worked in the round on a circular needle to minimize bulk. Sleeves are knitted-on directly from the garter stitch edges of the modified drop shoulders, allowing for seamless integration with the body.
The design incorporates cable and textural elements through bands of solid garter stitch that break up the mesh stitch panels. Deep split hems worked in garter stitch provide visual interest and help anchor the piece. The neckband and cuffs are worked in the round using smaller needles, creating defined edges that contrast with the airy lace sections.
The Sanbokan calls for Valley Yarns Whately, a premium blend of 60% baby alpaca and 40% organic pima cotton that delivers exceptional softness ideal for three-season wear. Yarn requirements range from 8 balls for size XS to 19 balls for size 5XL, with each ball containing 164 yards at 50 grams. The sample shown is worked in color 03 Fog.
Needle requirements include US size 8 (5.0 mm) circular needles in 16-inch and 32–40 inch lengths for the main lace sections, and US size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles in 16-inch and 32–40 inch lengths plus double-pointed needles for the garter stitch elements. Gauge is 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in blocked Mesh Lace stitch, and 22 stitches and 38 rows over 4 inches in blocked garter stitch on the smaller needles.
The Sanbokan is designed with 4–6 inches of positive ease, providing a comfortable, relaxed fit suitable for layering. The modified drop shoulder construction and split side hems create a contemporary silhouette, while the combination of open mesh lace and solid garter stitch bands offers both visual sophistication and structural integrity. This intermediate-level project is perfect for knitters looking to expand their skills with lace and seaming techniques.
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