Valley Yarns Parapet is a fabulous men’s sweater knit
in Berkshire Bulky. Parapet is a basic pullover full of cozy texture with
classic pieced construction. Squishy, lofty, and warm, its rugged good looks
are light but toasty. The pullover is knit flat from the bottom up and then
seamed together, making this a great first sweater project and a quick knit! Valley
Yarns Berkshire Bulky is a superbly soft wool and alpaca blend spun into a
single ply. The yarn works up to a sturdy fabric with a beautiful drape and
a subtle halo. Outerwear knit in Berkshire Bulky will keep you warm and cozy. The
box stitch pattern is in written form only.
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Measurements: Shown in size
42”
Chest – 36¾ (39¼, 42, 47¼,
50) (55¼, 58, 63¼)”
Length – 25¼ (25¾, 27¼, 27¾,
29¼) (30¾, 31¼, 31¾)”
Yarn Requirements: 9 (9, 10, 12, 12)
(14, 15, 16) skeins Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky (85% Wool/ 15% Alpaca;
100g/108yds) shown in 43 Medium Gray Heather
Needles:
US 9 (5.50mm) 16” and 24–30”
circular
US 10 (6.00mm) 24–30” circular
Gauge: 12 sts and 16 rows = 4” in box stitch pattern
on US 10 (6.00mm), blocked
This pattern was updated on 02/19/2021. View errata here. If you purchased the PDF version, the newest version is available in your pattern
library.
