Specifications
| Brand: | Valley Yarns |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 6 |
| Pages: | 44 |
Product Description
Get ready for warm-weather knitting with the Valley Yarns Maple Collection Ebook. This collection of six knitting patterns is perfect for layering, light textures, and breathable comfort. Including stylish garments and accessories, the collection showcases soft, lightweight Valley Yarns favorites like Leverett, Huntington, Granville, Westfield, Hatfield, and Hampden.
Inside the collection:
Pavo - a relaxed-fit tee in Valley Yarns Leverett with an off-centre cable detail on both front and back for effortless style.
Auriga - a breezy boat neck tee in Huntington Splash, with airy lace panels at the shoulders. Prefer a solid look? Try it in solid Huntington.
Carina - flattering A-line short-sleeved pullover in Granville, with elegant lace accents on the sleeves and hem.
Equuleus - a cropped lace cardigan in Westfield, featuring delicate lace framing the button band—perfect for layering over dresses or tanks.
Antila Scarf - a featherlight lace scarf in Hatfield, ideal for summer evenings or year-round elegance.
Cygnus Top - a top-down pullover in Hampden with sleek shaping and minimalist charm—is your go-to for everyday wear.
Whether you want to add lacy layers or go-to garments to your handmade wardrobe, this ebook offers cool comfort and modern style in every stitch.
Valley Yarns Maple Collection Ebook: Complete Knitting Pattern Guide
The Valley Yarns Maple Collection Ebook is a downloadable PDF resource featuring six expertly designed knitting patterns. This collection showcases top-down yoke construction techniques and seamless in-the-round knitting methods, making it an excellent resource for knitters looking to develop and refine their circular knitting skills.
Pattern #1193: Cygnus
Project Overview: The Cygnus is a streamlined top-down yoke pullover designed by Julie Turjoman. This pullover emphasizes clean lines and simple shaping, making it an ideal project for newer knitters who want to perfect their technique while creating a wearable, versatile garment. The figure-skimming fit provides a casual and comfortable silhouette that works beautifully as both a standalone piece and a layering garment.
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner
Sizing and Fit: Available in eight sizes ranging from XS to 4XL, with finished bust measurements from 33½" to 62". The pattern is designed to fit with 2–4" positive ease and falls to the mid-hip, creating a relaxed, comfortable fit. For a closer silhouette, knitters can work one size smaller than their typical size.
Techniques Used: This seamless pullover is worked entirely in the round using top-down yoke construction. The pattern features short-row shaping on the back neck to improve fit and comfort. A simple seeded rib pattern is incorporated at the yoke for added texture and visual interest, while yoke increases are strategically worked into plain stockinette rounds to avoid disrupting the ribbed textures. The design includes a scoop neck and short sleeves.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns: The primary stitch used throughout is stockinette stitch in the round. A seeded rib pattern is worked at the yoke section for textural contrast and visual appeal.
Yarn and Materials: The Cygnus is designed to showcase Valley Yarns Hampden, a luxury blend yarn composed of 50% Baby Alpaca, 35% Fine Merino Wool, and 15% Mulberry Silk. This fiber combination provides silky drape and exceptional softness. The pattern calls for 7–14 hanks (depending on size) of Valley Yarns Hampden at 50 grams and 95 yards per hank. The sample shown is knit in color #08 Dusty Rose.
Needles and Tools: The pattern requires US size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles in both 16" and 24"–40" lengths for the main fabric. US size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles in 16" length and double-pointed needles are used for the hem, sleeves, and cuffs. Additional materials include stitch markers (with one distinctly colored marker for pattern tracking), stitch holders or waste yarn for managing stitches, and a tapestry needle for finishing.
Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows equal 4 inches in stockinette stitch using the larger needle, measured after blocking.
Pattern #1202: Antila
The Antila pattern appears on page 9 of the collection and is one of five additional designs included in this comprehensive ebook.
Pattern #1199: Equuleus
The Equuleus pattern is featured on page 10 of the Valley Yarns Maple Collection Ebook.
Pattern #1201: Carina
The Carina design is included on page 20 of this knitting pattern collection.
Pattern #1210: Auriga
The Auriga pattern can be found on page 28 of the Maple Collection Ebook.
Pattern #1194: Pavo
The Pavo design is presented on page 37 of this downloadable knitting resource.
About This Collection
The Valley Yarns Maple Collection Ebook provides knitters with six distinct patterns, each designed to work beautifully with Valley Yarns premium yarn selections. This downloadable PDF format allows knitters to access patterns digitally and print them as needed. The collection emphasizes seamless, in-the-round construction techniques that are foundational to modern knitting practice, making it suitable for knitters seeking to build confidence with circular needles and yoke-based garment construction.
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