The VALA sweater is worked from the bottom up in a pattern of knit and purl stitches. First, the bottom edge is worked sideways while casting on stitches for the body at one edge along the way. Then the piece is joined for working in the round in pattern with each side marked by two stitches worked in stocking stitch throughout. When reaching the armholes, stitches are places on hold for each armhole, and the body is set aside. The sleeves begin with an edge like that on the body. The sleeves are then worked in the round in pattern with increases along two marked stitches worked in stocking stitch at the underside of the arm. At the underarm, stitches are put on hold for the armholes, and front, back and sleeves are joined on one needle for working the yoke in the round. Raglan decreases shape the yoke, and short rows shape the neckline. Finally, the neckline is finished off with an i-cord cast-off. 

(XS, S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Bust circumference: (74, 82, 90)(98, 114, 122)(138, 146, 154) cm
[(29.25, 32.5, 35.5)(38.75, 45, 48.25)(54.5, 57.75, 60.75) in]
Half bust circumference/measured flat:
(37, 41, 45)(49, 57, 61)(69, 73, 77) cm
[(14.75, 16.25, 17.75)(19.25, 22.5, 24)(27.25, 28.75, 30.5) in]
Length from hem to top shoulder, including bottom edge:
+/- (52.5, 53.5, 58)(61, 63.5, 61)(62, 62.5, 64) cm
[(20.5, 21, 22.75)(24, 25, 24)(24.5, 24.75, 25.25) in]
Length from hem to armhole, including bottom edge:
+/- (31, 31, 33.5) (33.5, 36, 33.5)(33.5, 33.5, 33.5) cm
[(12, 12, 13.25)(13.25, 14.25, 13.25)(13.25, 13.25, 13.25) in]
Sleeve length from hem to armhole, including sleeve edge:
+/- (39, 40, 40)(41.5, 43, 41.5)(40, 39, 37.5) cm
[(15.25, 15.75, 15.75)(16.25, 16.75, 16.25)(15.75, 15.25, 14.75) in]
Armhole depth measured vertically from underarm to top of shoulder:
+/- (21.5, 23, 24.5)(27.5, 27.5, 27.5)(28.5, 29, 31) cm
[(8.5, 9, 9.75)(11, 11, 11)(11.25, 11.5, 12.25) in]
Measurements are after washing.

einrúm PURE silk or LAMB yarn
Yarn usage: (200, 250, 250) (250, 300, 300) (350, 350, 400) g / (1000, 1250, 1250) (1250, 1500, 1500) (1750, 1750, 2000) m
In the pictures, the sweater is worked in PURE silk colour 4002 Light Grey.

3 mm, 80 cm [US 2.5, 32 in] circular needle
3 mm, 40 cm [US 2.5, 16 in] circular needle (or long circular needle
for working magic loop)
Set of 3 mm [US 2.5] double pointed needles (or long circular needle for working magic loop)
Adjust the needle size if necessary to obtain the right tension.

In knit and purl stitch pattern using 3 mm [US 2.5] needles
10 cm [4 in] = 25 sts
10 cm [4 in] = 38 rows
Make a swatch and measure the tension after washing or blocking it.
Next, determine the size you want to knit. Keep in mind that silk can stretch up to 10% in both length and width when washed.
As a result, the knitted piece will appear smaller while on the needles compared to its final size after washing.

** Intermediate

Hand-knitted silk garments must be handled carefully when washed, as the fabric may stretch.

DETERGENT / SOAP
Use mild or neutral detergents with a relatively neutral pH level, preferably those marked for silk care or wool. Do not use heavy-duty detergents or those containing enzymes or bleaches.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
By hand: Ensure the water temperature is
steady, lukewarm or around 28°C/82°F. Add a small amount of gentle detergent, submerge your silk garment, and soak it until completely saturated. Rinse two to three times in clean water, ensuring it is the same temperature. Press the
water out of the garment, place it in a washing bag, and spin it in the machine using a gentle to medium spin programme.
By machine: Use a washing machine with a
silk/wool setting and a gentle cycle. 

DRYING INSTRUCTIONS
Lay the garment flat on a clean towel and
reshape it as needed. Leave it to air dry away from direct sunlight or heat sources. Do not hang to dry.