Valley Yarns Elm Collection Ebook Knitting Pattern

Valley Yarns Elm Collection Ebook: Complete Knitting Pattern Guide

The Valley Yarns Elm Collection Ebook is a downloadable PDF containing six distinct knitting designs, each offering detailed instructions, schematics, and yarn specifications for knitters of varying skill levels. This comprehensive collection showcases versatile garment styles suitable for seasonal layering and everyday wear.

McIntosh Split-Neck Pullover (#1356)

Design Overview: The McIntosh is a luxurious layering piece designed by Julie Turjoman, featuring a modern split-neck pullover silhouette. This intermediate-level sweater combines cable and textured stitchwork to create a garment with both rugged refinement and contemporary styling. The deep split neck adds visual interest and versatility for cool-weather dressing.

Construction Method: The McIntosh is worked flat in separate pieces and then seamed together for structural integrity. Tapered long sleeves are knitted separately from cuff to sleeve cap before being seamed into the armholes. The split V-neck band is integrated during the main knitting process, with an additional neckband worked from stitches picked up around the neckline after the body is complete. The finished sweater falls to mid-hip with 2–4 inches of positive ease built into the design.

Stitches and Techniques: The pattern employs a combination of luxe cable stitches and small-scale filler stitches throughout the design. Knitters will work with cable needles to create the dimensional cable patterns, while the filler stitches provide textural contrast and visual balance. The gauge for filler stitch is 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches on the larger needle when blocked, while cable stitch pattern measures 15 stitches to 2¼ inches on the larger needle when blocked.

Sizing and Finished Measurements: Available in sizes XS through 5XL, with finished bust measurements ranging from 33 inches (XS) to 61¾ inches (5XL). The pattern is shown in size S with a finished bust of 36 inches. The design accommodates 2–4 inches of positive ease; knitters desiring a closer fit may choose to make one size smaller. The sweater length can be extended with additional yarn if desired.

Yarn Specifications: McIntosh requires 12 to 25 hanks of Valley Yarns Hampden yarn depending on size, with the shown garment using 13 hanks in Lizard colorway (color 10). Valley Yarns Hampden is a luxury blend consisting of 50% baby alpaca, 35% fine merino wool, and 15% mulberry silk, with each hank weighing 50 grams and providing 95 yards of yardage. This fiber blend delivers warmth, elegant drape, and subtle sheen.

Needle and Tool Requirements: The pattern calls for U.S. Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles in 16-inch and 32–40-inch lengths, plus double-pointed needles, for the main fabric. U.S. Size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles in 16-inch and 24-inch lengths are used for ribbed sections and edgings. Additional tools include stitch holders or waste yarn for managing stitches, a cable needle for cable work, and a tapestry needle for seaming and finishing.

Kabosu (#1387)

The Kabosu design appears on page 12 of the collection and represents one of six distinct patterns included in this ebook.

Ambrosia (#1359)

The Ambrosia pattern is featured beginning on page 19 and offers another design option within the Valley Yarns Elm Collection.

Opal (#1370)

The Opal design begins on page 30 and provides an additional knitting project from this collection.

Winesap (#1363)

The Winesap pattern starts on page 35 of the Elm Collection Ebook.

Gravenstein (#1368)

The Gravenstein design is presented beginning on page 42, completing the six-pattern collection.

About the Valley Yarns Elm Collection

The Elm Collection Ebook from Valley Yarns provides knitters with a curated selection of six distinct garment patterns, each with complete instructions, yarn requirements, and construction guidance. The collection demonstrates diverse applications of knitting techniques and stitch patterns, making it suitable for knitters seeking to expand their project repertoire with quality designs and detailed specifications.