Cross Stitch Top
Description:
This feminine top can be worn by itself or as a jacket . Summer Shimmer Tops Description: Two tops with simple shaping but lots of style. Spring Time Top
Description: Start this summer top with a center panel, then knit on side panels with a decorative seam-as-you-go method explained in the pattern. Sea Breeze Top
It is designed with a V neck, shaped shoulders, set-in sleeves, and a shorter length.
A crossed stitch border is accented by purl ridges while cables accent the bodice.
Simple crochet trims the fronts and neckline.
Cotton yarn makes it suitable for several seasons.
Knitting machine and accessories:
Translates to any bulky or midgauge knitting machine by matching gauge
Advanced skills needed:
Crossing simple cables.
Crossed stitches (illustrated instructions included with pattern).
Sizes:
Finished chest sizes 38", 41", 43", 49"
Gauge:
19.2 stitches and 28.5 rows / 4" after swatch is laundered once
Yarn:
Light worsted weight mercerized cotton.
Sample knit with Des Montes Crafts Peruvian Mercerized Cotton available from http://www.Knittingtoday.com
Designed with scoop neck, shaped shoulders, and cap sleeves.
The repetitive intarsia designs are easy to work and both are included.
A combination of two light yarns makes the tops suitable for summer wear and one has a shimmery effect.
Knitting machine and accessories:
Translates to any bulky or midgauge by matching gauge.
Number of needles for size 40", 44", and 48" is 101, 111, and 121 respectively. (Intarsia keyplate necessary to get the correct gauge for Bond ISM).
Advanced skills needed:
Intarsia
Sizes:
Finished chest sizes 40", 44", 48"
Gauge:
18.5 stitches and 29 rows / 4"
Yarn:
Acrylic baby weight yarns.
Samples knit with Caron CuddleSoft and Bernat Coordinates.
The paneling approach means only knitting with one color and following one pattern at a time.
Styling details are tee top shaping, a scoop neck, shaped shoulders, and cropped length.
The repetitive intarsia designs are easy to work and both are included.
Two pretty lace patterns alternate for extra interest.
Knitting machine and accessories:
Translates to any bulky or midgauge by matching gauge.
Pair of two-pronged transfer tools needed.
Advanced skills needed:
Crossing simple cables, reforming stitches, and making simple eyelet transfers
Sizes:
Finished chest sizes 36", 40", 44",
Yarn:
Acrylic baby weight yarns. Sample knit with Caron CuddleSoft Pomp.
