Valley Yarns Designer Series presents Weekend in NYC, which the front and back are knit flat from the bottom up in pieces. The sleeves are picked up around the armhole opening and knit in the round to the cuffs. Valley Yarns Valley Superwash is a 100% extra-fine Merino wool, and it’s machine-washable in cold water with a mild detergent or Eucalan. This worsted weight yarn is incredibly soft, an excellent choice for this topper.

Weekend in NYC by Tian Connaughton is a relaxed fit, drop-shoulder pullover that showcases stripes on the body and slim-fitting contrasting color sleeves. Knit in Valley Yarns Valley Superwash, an ultra-soft and machine-washable Merino yarn, this pullover promises to be the perfect thing to cuddle into when the weather turns cool. Knit flat in pieces from the bottom up, after the front and back are seamed, the sleeves stitches are picked up around the armhole and knit down to the wrist in the round. The ultimate in casual comfort, Weekend in NYC is a sweater that you will reach for again and again when you are looking for something cozy that still looks pulled together.

Skill Level: Beginner

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)

Finished Measurements: Shown in size 5XL with suggested 10–20” positive ease

• Bust – 43 (47, 50½, 54½, 57½, 61½) (65, 69, 72, 76)“
• Length – 22¾ (23¼, 23¾, 24¼, 26) (26½, 27, 28)”

Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Valley Superwash (100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool; 50g/97yds)

• MC – 7 (8, 8, 9, 9, 10) (11, 11, 12, 13) balls shown in 200 Steel Gray
• CC – 6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7) (8, 8, 8, 8) balls shown in 300 Golden Girl

Needles: US 8 (5.0mm) 16” & 32” circulars and DPNs

Gauge: 20 sts and 29 rows/rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch, blocked