ValleyYarns Bedford is a women’s longline cardigan knit in Becket. The sweaterfeatures a ribbed collar, pleasing A-line shaping, and useful pockets to keepyour hands warm. The cardigan is knit flat in one piece from the bottom up tothe armholes. The body is then divided for the back and the fronts and then seamed. Thesleeves are picked up around the armhole edge and worked in the round down tothe cuffs. Becket is a scrumptious blend of superfine alpaca and wool that hasus all ready to put it to work. Gently heathered colors give your sweaters andshawls a rich feel, while the alpaca creates next-to-skin softness you’ll love.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size S with 4-6″ positiveease
Bust – 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)(54, 58, 62, 66)” with the front buttoned
Hip – 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)(56, 60, 64, 68)”
Yarn Requirements: 7 (8, 9, 9, 10) (11, 12, 12, 13)balls Valley Yarns Becket (50% Superfine Alpaca/ 50% Wool; 100g/141yds) shownin 13 Deep Woods
Needles: Note: Shortest circular needle willbe needed for sleeves on smallest sizes
US 8(5.00mm) 12-24″ and 24-40″ circular
US 9 (5.50mm) 12-24″ and 24-40″circular
Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitchon US 9 (5.50mm), blocked
