Holyoke Collection Ebook - Knitting Pattern for Women by Valley Yarns

Holyoke Collection Ebook - Knitting Pattern for Women by Valley Yarns

Overview

The Holyoke Collection Ebook is a comprehensive downloadable PDF knitting pattern resource from Valley Yarns featuring six distinct women's garment designs. This collection offers a range of construction techniques and style options suitable for various skill levels and seasonal wear, from lightweight ponchos to structured cardigans and fitted pullovers.

#798 Illi Cardigan

Design: A long cardigan designed by Kirsten Hipsky, crafted as cozy outerwear ideal for crisp fall afternoons. The Illi Cardigan features a roomy fit with practical pockets and an easy-to-work garter ribbing construction.

Finished Sizes: Available in six sizes ranging from 36" to 60" (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60 inches), with the pattern shown in size 36".

Yarn Requirements: 11 to 20 skeins of Valley Yarns Berkshire depending on size. Valley Yarns Berkshire is a premium blend of 85% wool and 15% alpaca, offering warmth and softness. Each skein contains 100 grams and yields 141 yards.

Needles: US size 9 (5.50mm) needles or the size required to achieve proper gauge.

Gauge: 16 stitches and 24 rows equal 4 inches when worked in garter rib, the primary stitch pattern used throughout this design.

Stitches and Techniques: The Illi Cardigan employs garter rib, a textured stitch pattern that combines knit and purl stitches in a repeating sequence. The garter rib pattern works over a multiple of 4 stitches, alternating knit and purl stitches on the wrong side (K1, p2, k1 repeat) and knitting all stitches on the right side. This creates a reversible, textured fabric with excellent elasticity. The design includes pocket construction, with pockets made separately by casting on 24 stitches and working in garter rib for 8 inches before binding off.

#814 Adilah Pullover

A pullover design included in the Holyoke Collection, positioned as a versatile layering piece for women's wardrobes.

#797 Basil Cardigan

A cardigan design featured in the collection, offering an alternative style option to the Illi Cardigan with distinct construction or aesthetic characteristics.

#800 Tafsut Poncho

A poncho design providing a lightweight, easy-to-wear layering option within the Holyoke Collection, suitable for transitional weather.

#803 Garnet Pullover

A pullover design included in the collection, offering fitted or relaxed styling options for women.

#807 Downstream Cardigan

A cardigan design completing the Holyoke Collection, providing additional styling variety within the range of women's garments.

General Pattern Information

Designer: Valley Yarns, with individual designs credited to contributing designers including Kirsten Hipsky.

Craft and Format: All patterns in the Holyoke Collection are knitting patterns presented in downloadable PDF format, making them accessible for digital reference during project work.

Yarn Brand: Patterns are designed specifically for Valley Yarns branded yarns, ensuring optimal results when using recommended fiber blends and yardage specifications.

Abbreviations Used: Standard knitting abbreviations appear throughout the patterns, including K (knit), p (purl), rep (repeat), RS/WS (right side/wrong side), and st(s) (stitch or stitches).