Valeria Sweater – Knitting Pattern
Light, feminine, and cozy – Valeria is the sweater you can slip on effortlessly for any occasion.

Worked seamlessly from the top down with raglan sleeves and a delicate boat neckline, it is both timeless and easy to wear.

The pattern is designed to be accessible for intermediate knitters, requiring only a handful of techniques: knitting in the round, twisted rib, simple increases and decreases, raglan shaping, and short rows.

Construction
Knit seamlessly in the round, top-down
Raglan sleeve construction

Body shaping with gentle decreases for a flattering fit

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)

Finished Measurements

Bust circumference (including ease): 95 (100, 110, 120, 125, 130) cm
Length: 64 (64, 65, 66, 66, 67) cm

Suggested ease: The sweater is designed with positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

The model is wearing a size L for a looser effect, although her usual size is M.

Yarn
Lace weight yarn, held triple.
Sample shown in: Wooliette Doucette Kid Mohair & Silk – colorway Verde, 420 m / 50 g.

Yardage: 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins of lace weight.

Needles & Notions
Circular needles: 5 mm and 6 mm (or size to obtain gauge)
8 stitch markers (including 1 BOR)
Waste yarn or stitch holders

Gauge
15 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in, in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Skills Needed

Knitting in the round
Twisted rib (or classic rib)
Simple increases (M1R/M1L)
Simple decreases (k2tog, SSK)
Short rows
Raglan shaping