#1193 Cygnus - Top Knitting Pattern For Women in Valley Yarns Hampden by Valley Yarns

Valley Yarns Cygnus is a simple yet striking women’s top-down pullover knit in Hampden, making the most of its silky drape and wonderful softness. The clean lines and simple shaping of this great layering piece fortify basic sweater knitting skills, making this a perfect sweater project for newer knitters to improve their skill in knitting in the round. Valley Yarns Hampden has a wonderful balance of warmth, drape, and sheen from its fiber content, making it fantastic for any DK weight project that needs to be cozy and soft enough to wear next to the skin. The seeded rib pattern is in written form only.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS (S M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size S with suggested 2–4” positive ease
Bust – 33½ (36, 40¾, 44¾, 49¼) (53¼, 57½, 62)”
Yarn Requirements: 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14) hanks Valley Yarns Hampden (50% Baby Alpaca/ 35% Fine Merino Wool/ 15% Mulberry Silk; 50g/95yds) shown in 08 Dusty Rose
Needles:
US 4 (3.50mm) 16” & 24–40” circular and DPNs for hem, sleeves and cuffs
US 5 (3.75mm) 16” & 24–40” circular to get gauge
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 5 (3.75mm), blocked