Valley Yarns 1327 Ginkgo PDF

Valley Yarns Ginkgo strikes the perfect balance of an easy project and a finished piece that’s cute and comfortable. This beginner-friendly top has an A-line silhouette, ballet neck, and integrated cap sleeves that will be an easy go-to from spring through fall.

Ginkgo

is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up with a three-needle bind-off joining the shoulders and seams at the sides. Neckband and sleeves have ribbed trims picked up and worked in the round for a tidy finish. Valley Yarns Hawley is a fantastic warm-weather tweed yarn that blends cotton, silk, and polyamide into a soft, nubbly yarn that’s cool and comfortable to wear even as the temperatures rise. With a textured yoke giving a bit of flair to this wardrobe staple, you’ll have a versatile top that will pair effortlessly with a wide range of outfits. Texture pattern is both charted and written out.

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Skill Level: Beginner
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) Sample shown in size Small
Finished Measurements: designed to fit with 2–4″ positive ease
    Bust – 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)”
    Length from hem to underarm – 16 (16, 16, 17, 17) (17, 18, 18, 18)”
Yarn Requirements: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) (12, 13, 14, 16) balls of Valley Yarns Hawley (50% Cotton/ 30% Silk/ 20% Nylon; 50g/135yds), shown in #12 North Sea
Needles:
    US 5 (3.75mm) 16″ and 24–40″ circulars
    US 6 (4.00mm) 24–40″ circulars, or size needed to get gauge
.Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch with US 6 (4.00mm) needles, blocked