Valley Yarns Lily Of The Valley Pullover Knitting Pattern

Valley Yarns Lily Of The Valley Pullover

What Is Being Made

The Valley Yarns Lily Of The Valley Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Kirsten Hipsky. This pullover is constructed as a classic crewneck garment offered in five finished sizes ranging from 32" to 47" across the chest, accommodating a variety of body measurements and fit preferences.

Construction Method

This sweater is worked flat on straight needles and then seamed together, following a bottom-up construction approach. The builder begins by casting on stitches for the back piece, works the body downward from the hem, then completes the front piece using the same method before joining the pieces at the seams. This traditional construction technique allows for precise shaping and patterning throughout the garment.

Techniques Used

• Textured ribbing at the hem for structure and elasticity
• Texture pattern worked throughout the body of the sweater, maintained consistently across increases and decreases
• Strategic decreasing at the sides to create waist shaping, worked at intervals of every 6th or 8th row depending on size
• Strategic increasing to add fullness through the hip area
• Armhole shaping using bind-offs and decreases to create fitted sleeve openings
• Neck shaping with center stitches placed on a holder and separate yarn balls used to work left and right front sections simultaneously
• Shoulder shaping using bind-offs in graduated steps for a smooth shoulder line

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern features a textured rib used at the ribbed hem section, which provides both visual interest and functional stretch. A texture pattern is the primary stitch pattern used throughout the body of the sweater, creating visual depth and dimension. This texture pattern is maintained through all shaping rows, including increases and decreases, ensuring consistent appearance across the finished garment. The pattern includes specific row repeats (referenced as rows 1 through 8 in the shaping instructions) that are carefully tracked to maintain pattern continuity at seams and shaping points.

Materials and Tools

The Valley Yarns Lily Of The Valley Pullover is designed to be knitted with Valley Yarns Colrain, a blend of 50% Merino wool and 50% Tencel. This yarn is provided in 50-gram skeins with 109 yards per skein. The pattern requires 7 to 11 skeins depending on the finished size selected. Knitting is worked on US size 8 straight needles for the flat pieces and a 24-inch circular needle (also US size 8) for any sections that may require it. Needle size should be adjusted as needed to obtain the correct gauge specified in the pattern.

Sizing and Fit

Five size options are provided with finished bust measurements of 32", 36", 40", 43", and 47". The pattern includes detailed instructions for waist shaping through strategic decreases and increases, creating a fitted silhouette. Armhole depth and body length vary by size to accommodate different proportions, with armhole measurements ranging from 7" to 9" depending on the size chosen.