Valhalla is a loose fitting cardigan that is knitted seamlessly in stockinette stitch from the top down. You can design and personalize your cardigan as you wish with celestial-themed embroideries that are included in the instructions.

DIFFICULTY
The pattern is for advanced beginners. All special techniques are explained step by step in pictures. Basic knowledge is nevertheless required.

SUPPORT
The pattern includes extensive support sections with photos and step-by-step tutorials. These are integrated into the instructions and are conveniently accessible via links at each specific point, as well as a QR code.

SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10)
Finished garment bust circumference:
96 (101.5) 107 (114.5) 120 (129.5) 141 (149.5) 160 (171) cm |
37.75 (40) 42.25 (45) 47.25 (51) 55.5 (58.75) 63 (67.25)“

Included positive ease:
+ 10-15 cm | + 4-6”

LANGUAGES
​The pattern is available in English, German and Spanish.

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

• Merino Baby by Pascuali, 50g - 220 m | 240 yards: 250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) g | 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) skeins
• or approximately - 970 (1010) 1070 (1140) 1200 (1300) 1400 (1480) 1590 (1700) meters | 1070 (1110) 1170 (1250) 1320 (1430) 1540 (1620) 1740 (1860) yards of Fingering weight yarn.
• Anchor Metallic Embroidery by Anchor or any other embroidery yarn you want to use for that portion: Needed quantity depends on your personal plans. For the shown sample I’ve used about 225 m | 250 yards.

There are yarn kits available on Maschenfein.

NEEDLES

• Main Needles: circular needles 3 mm | US 2.5 | UK 11 in 40 cm | 16” & 60 cm | 24” or length that feels best
• Depending on your gauge swatch: Needles For Double Knitting
• Double Pointed Needles, if you prefer working with them on smaller circumferences

SUPPLIES

• Stitch markers
• Stitch holder or scrap yarn
• Measuring tape
• Darning needle, sewing needle and pins
• 6 | preferred number of buttons, 2 cm | 0.75” in width
• Sewing thread in the colour of your knit to sew in buttons
• Recommended: Wash-Away Stabilizer for embroidery
• Optional: pearls, sequins, or other embellishment materials to add to the embroidery

GAUGE
25 sts x 35 rows = 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4”
In stockinette stitch pattern.

TECHNIQUES USED

• Casting on using preferred method & Italian Cast On
• German Short Rows with double stitches
• Increasing knit and purl stitches using M1R(p), M1L(p)
• Increasing by kfb
• Decreasing knit stitches using k2tog & ssk
• Backward Loop Cast On
• Double knitting
• Binding off using your favourite stretchy method | Italian Bind Off
• Embroidery techniques
• Knitting and purling stitches
• Picking up stitches

Illustrated explanations of the techniques are included in the pattern.

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