My Valentine is an oversized sweater with puffed sleeves. Its main feature is large heart-shaped lace (therefore the name) on the front of the main body and sleeves. It is worked bottom-up, main body and sleeves as 3 separate pieces in the round up to the armholes. Then the 3 pieces are connected to work the raglan yoke and the neckband.

The pattern includes a number of options:
• Cropped (55-60 cm / 22-24) or full-length (to mid-hip: 70-75 cm / 27.5-30”);
• Wide boatneck or mock turtleneck;
• Split / whole hem.

This tutorial gives you detailed step-by-step instructions for the whole process, including written instructions, charts (optional), photo- and video-tutorials.

It is intended to be worn with 20-30 cm / 8-12” of positive ease.

You will need:

yarn Laines Du Nord Merino Yak (50g - 115m) Worsted or any other yarn with similar characteristics
knitting needles 6-7 US or other size to obtain gauge;
stitch markers;
tapestry needle;

Sizes available:
S (36’) - bust 82-90cm/32-35.5’’, hips 92-98cm/36-38’’
M(38’) - bust 90-98cm/35.5-38’’, hips 98-104cm/38-41’’
L(40’) - bust 98-104cm/38-41’’, hips 104-110cm/41-43.5’’
XL(42’) - bust 104-113cm/41-44.5’’, hips - 110-116cm/43.5-45.5’’

English translation: Olga Barshai (GingerHandcrafts)

Pattern includes charts, written instructions and short videos