CONSTRUCTION
This top is worked from the top down. You will start at the back and will work flat to the underarm point, where you will then place stitches on hold. You will then work both front panels flat to the underarm point by picking up stitches at each shoulder, before joining the three panels together to continue working the rest of the body flat. The two front panels are then joined together using a three needle join, which will allow you to work the decreases and ribbing waistband in the round. The sleeves are then worked in the round by picking up stitches around the armholes. You will then work the i-cord edging around the inside of the body.
SIZING
This pattern contains instructions for sizes XS (S, M, L, XL) (XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). See listing image 3 for measurements info.
YARN
Qing Fibre, Melted Baby Suri, 50g/175m (191 yds)
Long Sleeve Version:
4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins
Short Sleeve Version:
3 (3, 4, 4, 5) (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins
Any sport-DK weight yarn can be used as long as you match gauge.
OR
Wool and Works, Lace Suri Silk, 50g/300m (328 yds), held double.
Long Sleeve Version:
4 (5, 5, 6, 7) (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins
Short Sleeve Version:
4 (4, 5, 6, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins
Any lace weight yarn (held double) can be used as long as you match gauge.
NEEDLES
- Body + sleeves: 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles, 40-80 cm and 100- 120 cm / 16-32” and 40-47” cord
- Waistband + sleeve cuffs: 3 mm (US 2 or 3*) circular needles (or 4 mm (US 6) if you are a tight knitter), 60-80cm / 24-32” cord or DPNs if you prefer for the sleeve cuffs. *There is no US equivalent to 3mm, use US 3 (3.25 mm)
- I-cord edging:3.5 mm (US 4) needles (straight or circular)
GAUGE
16 sts x 22-23 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4” x 4”) in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles, blocked
