1224 Great Smoky Mountains - Cardigan Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk

Valley Yarns Great Smoky Mountains is a lovely yet simple lightweight women’s cardigan knit in 2/14 Alpaca Silk. The sweater is a fabulous extra layer to throw on over a tank or a dress when the air is just a tad too cool. An A-line shaping and short-row shoulders improve the fit. Great Smoky Mountains is knit flat in one piece from the bottom up to the armholes, then divided for the fronts and the back. Sleeves are worked separately and set into the armholes.

Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size S, mid-hip length, with suggested 2–4” positive ease
    Bust – 35¼ (37¼, 41¼, 45¼, 49¼) (54¼, 56¼, 59¼, 63¼)" with overlapped front band
    Hip – 37¼ (39¼, 43¼, 47¼, 51¼) (56¼, 58¼, 61¼, 65¼)" with overlapped front band
Yarn Requirements: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2) cone(s) Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk (80% Alpaca/ 20% Silk; 8oz/1736yds) shown in Grey Teal
Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) 16” and 32–40” circular to get gauge
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, blocked