Trebbiano Cardigan in Valley Yarns Haydenville - 879 - Downloadable PDF

Trebbiano Cardigan in Valley Yarns Haydenville – Pattern #879 by Julie Turjoman

The Trebbiano Cardigan is a beautifully relaxed, open-front V-neck cardigan designed by Julie Turjoman and knitted in Valley Yarns Haydenville. Pattern number 879 is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for knitters eager to cast on right away. With its cheerful colorful stripes, generous ease, and easy-care fiber, this cardigan is crafted to be a versatile, go-with-everything layering piece suitable for three-season wear.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a seamed, open-front V-neck cardigan worked in a stripe sequence using one main color and four contrasting colors. The finished garment features a relaxed silhouette with 4"–6" positive ease, making it an ideal layering piece over tees, blouses, or lightweight sweaters. It is available in seven sizes ranging from XS through 3XL, with finished bust measurements of 33 (37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57) inches. The sample shown in the pattern photography is knitted in size 37".

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls exclusively for Valley Yarns Haydenville, a worsted weight yarn with a fiber composition of 60% Superwash Merino Wool / 40% Acrylic Microfiber, sold in 100g/220-yard skeins. The superwash treatment means the finished cardigan is machine-washable, and the acrylic microfiber content adds durability and softness while keeping the garment lightweight and practical for everyday wear.

The stripe colorwork uses the following specific colorways:

• MC (Main Color): Color 2 Natural – 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins depending on size
• CC1: Color 11 Teal – 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins depending on size
• CC2: Color 18 Sage – 1 skein
• CC3: Color 4 Light Gray – 1 skein
• CC4: Color 27 Gold – 1 skein

Additional materials required include stitch markers and a tapestry needle for seaming and finishing.

Needles

Two needle sizes are used throughout this pattern:

• US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles in both 24" and 32"–40" lengths – used for the main body fabric
• US 6 (4mm) circular needles in both 24" and 32"–40" lengths – typically used for ribbing and edging sections

Knitters should always swatch and adjust needle size as needed to achieve the correct gauge.

Gauge

The required gauge is 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, measured after blocking, using US 7 (4.5mm) needles. Achieving accurate gauge is especially important in a garment with multiple sizes, as even small deviations can significantly affect the finished bust measurement.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Trebbiano Cardigan is constructed using a bottom-up, worked flat approach, meaning the pieces are knitted flat on circular needles from the lower edge upward and then seamed together at the end. This classic construction method is well-suited to beginner and intermediate knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and seaming.

Key techniques used in this pattern include:

• Bottom-up construction: Knitting begins at the cast-on edge and works toward the shoulders, allowing easy length adjustments before committing to armhole shaping.
• Worked flat: Pieces are knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round, producing a fabric with distinct right-side and wrong-side rows.