Tanager by Julie Turjoman

Tanager

Knitting
January 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1012 - 1380 yards (925 - 1262 m)
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
English
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Valley Yarns Tanager is a fun and casual women’s striped pullover with elbow-length sleeves and a decorative single-color lace border. Knit in Valley Yarns Goshen, this sweater is sure to look great with everything!
Tanager is knit from the bottom up in the round to the underarms, and the shoulders are joined using Three Needle Bind-Off. The sleeves are knit flat from the bottom up and seamed in the armholes. The colorwork sequence and lace pattern are charted and written out.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements:

  • Bust – 32 (36½, 41, 45¼, 49¾) (54¼, 58¾, 63)” with suggested 1–2” positive ease
  • Length – 17 (17, 17, 17, 18) (18, 18, 18)” from underarm

Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Goshen (48% Peruvian Cotton/ 46% Modal/ 6% Silk; 50g/92yds)

  • MC – 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8) skeins shown in 03 Linen
  • CC1 – 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) skeins shown in 8039 Fawn
  • CC2 – 2 skeins for all sizes shown in 3390 Persimmon
  • CC3 – 2 skeins for all sizes shown in 31 Bordeaux

Needles:

  • US 5 (3.75mm) 16” and 24” circular
  • US 6 (4.00mm) 16” and 24–40” circular

Other Materials: Stitch markers, including locking stitch markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle

Gauge:

  • 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.50mm), blocked

  • 18 sts and 26 rows = 4” in lace ham stitch on US 5 (3.75mm), blocked