Valley Yarns 980 Cockatiel

Valley Yarns Cockatiel is a lovely women’s all-over lace pullover knit in Deerfield. The sweater is perfect to wear on its own on date night or as a layering piece over a turtleneck in cooler weather. Cockatiel is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. Valley Yarns Deerfield is a glorious blend of baby alpaca and silk that has a luxurious look and feel. The silk provides extra durability and a slight sheen while the alpaca provides a soft halo. The lace pattern is charted and written out.

Skill Level: Experienced
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size XS with suggested 4–6” positive ease
     Bust – 35½ (42½, 45½, 51, 56) (59, 62½, 65½)”
     Length – 22 (22½, 23, 23½, 24) (24¾, 25¼, 25¾)”
Yarn Requirements: 8 (10, 11, 12, 14) (15, 16, 17) balls Valley Yarns Deerfield (80% Baby Alpaca/ 20% Silk; 50g/109yds) shown in Periwinkle
Needles:
     US 4 (3.50mm) 32–40” circular and DPNs
     US 5 (3.75mm) 32–40” circular
Gauge: 24 sts and 28 rows = 4” in lace stitch pattern on US 5 (3.75mm), blocked