The Valentina Jumper - Women's Knitting Pattern | PT 8743

Decadent Lilt combines with Classic 4 ply to create a stunning jumper using a rick rack rib pattern with a delicate mohair halo. A nod to vintage style in this modern, feminine knit pattern, available in a wide size range.

Construction

Worked in pieces from the bottom up. Set in sleeves. Neckband picked up and knit in the round at end. Garment is worked with a Rick Rack Rib for a textured finish.

Tension

22 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over pattern, using 5.00mm needles and holding one strand each of 4 ply and Lilt. How to check and adjust your tension,

Suitable Yarns

This pattern is designed for Lilt held together with Classic 4 ply. 

Accessories

4.00mm and 5.00mm knitting needles and a 4.00mm circular knitting needle, or size needles to give correct tension, a stitch holder.

Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)

3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings

Techniques you'll be employing

Keeping pattern correct while shaping. Increasing and decreasing evenly. 

Fit & Related Yarn Requirements

		XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL
To Fit Chest	cm	70	80	90	100	110	120	130	140
Finished chest size	cm	80	90	100	110	120	130	140	150
Body Length	cm	57	58	59	60	61	62	63	64
Sleeve Length	cm	43	43	43	43	43	43	43	43
Yarn requirements	x 25g Lilt	5	6	6	7	8	8	9	10
	x 200g balls Classic 4 ply	2	2	3	3	3	3	3	4
Approx metreage	metres of Lilt	935	1070	1205	1350	1500	1645	1800	2000
	metres of Classic 4 ply	935	1070	1205	1350	1500	1645	1800	2000

Knitted sample pictured in Lilt Alabaster and Classic 4 ply Almond, and Lilt Celadon and Whisper 4 ply Misty Jade. Model measures 81cm (chest) and is wearing size XS.