1197 Aquila - Cardigan Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Whately

Valley Yarns Aquila is a classy women’s v-neck cardigan featuring subtle color blocking and clean lines knit in Whately. The sweater features a single button closure, integrated front bands that reduce finishing, pockets, and long set-in sleeves. Aquila is knit with two colors in a combination of garter and stockinette stitches. The sweater is knit flat in one piece from the bottom up. The sleeve stitches are picked up along the armhole edge and knit in the round to the cuffs. Whately by Valley Yarns is a soft and luxurious worsted weight yarn available in beautiful natural colors. A two-color chainette construction will add interest and strength to any project you make with Whately!

Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner
Sizes: XS (S M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size S with suggested 2–4” positive ease
    Bust – 34¼ (37¾, 43, 46¾, 50¼) (53¾, 59, 62¾, 66¼)” with the fronts overlapped
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Whately (68% Baby Alpaca/ 32% Organic Pima Cotton; 50g/164yds)
    Color A – 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) (8, 10, 10, 11) balls shown in 04 Stone
    Color B – 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6, 6) balls shown in 02 Fawn
Needles:
    US 7 (4.50mm) 16” circular and DPNs for sleeve cuffs
    US 9 (5.50mm) 16” & 24–32” circular and DPNs to get gauge
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows 4” in stockinette stitch on US 9 (5.50mm), blocked

This pattern was updated on 04/12/2023. View errata here. If you purchased the PDF version, the newest version is available in your pattern library.