1190 Orion - Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Ashfield

Valley Yarns Orion is a stunning women’s try-on-as-you-go short sleeve, stranded colorwork pullover knit in Ashfield, making this the perfect three-season piece. The top-down cropped sweater is knit in the round from the top down with simple yet colorful motifs on the yoke and body. Valley Yarns Ashfield is a silky soft and smooth blend of fine Merino wool and bamboo viscose that offers beautiful drape and sheen. The stranded colorwork pattern is in chart form only.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS (S M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size S with suggested 2–4” positive ease
     Bust – 33½ (36, 40¾, 45½, 48) (52¾, 57½, 61¼, 64¾)”
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Ashfield (67% Fine Merino Wool/ 33% Bamboo Viscose; 50g/117yds)
      MC – 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) (7, 8, 8, 9) hanks shown in 21 Sage
     CC1 – 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) hanks shown in 14 Eggplant
     CC2 – 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) hanks shown in 19 Lagoon
     CC3 – 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) hanks shown in 22 Olive
Needles:
     US 5 (3.75mm) 16”, 24” & 32–40” circular and DPNs for sleeve and neck ribbing
     US 6 (4.00mm) 32–40” circular to get gauge
     US 7 (4.50mm) 32–40” circular to maintain gauge during stranded colorwork
Gauge: 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch for single color on US 6 (4.00mm) and for stranded colorwork on US 7 (4.50mm), blocked

This pattern was updated on 05/10/2023. View errata here. If you purchased the PDF version, the newest version is available in your pattern library.