Aquila is a wonderful A-line cardigan knit in two colors of Valley Yarns Whately, a delightful blend of baby alpaca and organic Pima cotton. Aquila’s single button closure and v-neckline combine with subtle color blocking and pockets to create a piece that’s perfect for throwing on over any outfit for a little extra coverage and warmth. This sweater is knit flat from the bottom up to the underarms where the back and fronts are completed separately before joining at the shoulder with a three-needle bind-off. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armhole and worked in the round down to the wrist.

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Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner

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 Model shown with #04 Stone as Color A.
Color B – 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6, 6) balls Model shown with #02 Fawn as Color B.

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