Cozy warm and with fun stripes, Tucana is a versatile sweater that will go from school to play time with ease. Valley Yarns Ashfield is a worsted weight blend of Merino wool and bamboo that is soft to the touch with a slight sheen, making it super comfortable to wear. Tucana is knit seamlessly in the round from the bottom up with the sleeves and body joining at the underarms to complete the yoke in one piece.

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Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner

Finished Measurements: Shown in size 6–8 years with suggested 2–4” positive ease
Chest – 22 (24, 26, 28, 30)”
Length – 14 (16½, 18¾, 21¼, 22½)”

Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Ashfield (67% Fine Merino Wool/ 33% Bamboo Viscose; 50g/117yds)
MC – 1 (2, 2, 3, 3) hanks #05 Light Grey
CC1 – 1 (2, 2, 2, 3) hanks #07 Charcoal
CC2 – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) hanks #20 Deep Teal
CC3 – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) hanks #09 Golden Wheat

Needles:
US 5 (3.75mm) 16”, 24” and 32–40” circular and DPNs for sleeve and neck ribbing
US 6 (4.00mm) 32–40” circular to get gauge

Gauge:
20 sts and 30 rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 6 (4.00mm), blocked