Valar is a cozy open-front cardigan falling hip-length. The simple zig-zag lace detail is carried through the fronts and meets seamlessly at the back of the neck. The lace is repeated on the cuffs. It’s best knit with a few inches of ease for maximum coziness!

Finished Size:

Chest: 36(40.75, 44.25, 47.75, 51.25, 54.75)6, 40, 44, 48, 52] inches to fit bust 32(36, 40, 44, 52) inches
Sleeve circumference 12.513, 14, 15.5, 16.5, 17 inches
Length: 22.522.5, 24, 26, 27, 28 inches from cast on edge to shoulder seam

Yarn: Dragonfly Fibers Valkyrie 100% Superwash merino wool; 200 yards per 114 gram skein; 55, 5, 6, 7, 7 skeins or approximately 860900, 1000, 1200, 1300, 1400 yards any worsted weight wool yarn.

Needles: US #8/5.00mm circular needle, 32 inches or longer (larger sizes may prefer a longer needle)
Set of US #8/5.00mm double pointed needles or preferred method for knitting in the round
Or size to make gauge. Make sure your gauge in the round is correct. This may need a needle size change.

Gauge: 16 stitches/22 rows per 4” in stockinette stitch, both worked flat and in the round.
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