957 Mansard - Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Colrain

Valley Yarns Mansard is a lovely women’s scoop neck pullover. The sweater features bell sleeves and a flattering scoop neck, and feminine waist shaping. Clean-lined and fresh, this is a stylish piece to take knitters from work to a night out in style. Mansard is knit in the round from the bottom up with Colrain, then carrying a strand of Southampton along with Colrain for several inches and continue knitting with Colrain only. The sleeves are knit flat then seamed and set in during finishing. Valley Yarns Colrain is a dream to work with! Tencel® adds a lovely luminosity to your work while enhancing the yarn's durability making it perfect for this pullover.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size S with suggested 1–2” of positive ease
     Bust – 32¾ (36¾, 40¾, 44¾, 48¾) (52¾, 56¾, 60¾)”
     Length – 22 (22½, 24, 24½, 25) (25½, 27, 27½)”
Yarn Requirements:
     MC – 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16) balls Valley Yarns Colrain (50% Merino Wool/ 50% Tencel; 50g/109yds) shown in Grape Jelly
     CC – 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3) balls Valley Yarns Southampton (72% Kid Mohair/ 28% Mulberry Silk; 25g/230yds) shown in 017 Merlot
Needles:
     US 6 (4.00mm) 16” & 32–40” circular
     US 7 (4.50mm) 16” & 32–40” circular and an extra needle for 3-Needle Bind-Off
Gauge:
     20 sts and 26 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch in MC only on US 7 (4.50mm), blocked
     19 sts and 24 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch in MC with CC carried along on US 7 (4.50mm), blocked

Note: The original yarn recommended for this pattern has been discontinued. We suggest Valley Yarns Wachusett as a substitution.