This pattern is part of VERNAL: Collection of warm weather knitwear book. Find the book here: irmiandesign.com If you purchase 5 patterns from my Ravelry Store at the same time (place them all in your cart before checking out), you will automatically receive the least expensive for free! This top-down short-sleeve top displays a radiating twisted rib neckband that transitions elegantly into an eye-catching pattern with gradually growing lace and twisted stitch motifs. Worked seamlessly in the round, the stockinette fabric underlines the intricate stitchwork of the yoke and makes this piece a breeze to knit. Carefully placed short rows ensure a comfortable fit. The impressive selection of colors for Miss Babs Yummy 3-ply base allows you to find pretty much any color needed in your wardrobe. Sizes Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL): to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56- 58)”/71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147) cm. Finished Measurements 35 (38½, 40¾, 45, 49, 54½, 56¾, 62)”/87.5 (96.5, 102, 112.5, 122.5, 136.5, 142, 155) cm bust circumference. Intended ease: +2-6”/5-15 cm Shown in size M (40¾”/102 cm) on 38”/96.5 cm bust with 2¾”/7 cm of positive ease. Yarn Sport weight yarn (approximate amounts): 750 (850, 900, 1000, 1100, 1160, 1250, 1350) yds/686 (777, 823, 914, 1006, 1061, 1143, 1234) m. Miss Babs Yummy 3-Ply Sport (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 335 yards/306 m in 150 g), Cornelian: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins. Needles Sizes US 4/3.5 mm: 24-32”/60-80 cm circular, 16”/40 cm circular and set of double-pointed. Size US 3/3.25 mm: 24-32”/60-80 cm circular, 16”/40 cm circular and set of double-pointed. (Optional: spare needles of same size). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge. Notions Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, crochet hook E/3.5 mm for Crochet Chain Provisional cast on. Gauge 23 stitches and 34 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch on size US 4/3.5 mm needle, after blocking. Notes This pullover is worked in one piece from the top down with round yoke shaping. Knitters may consider placing stitch markers between chart repeats. The wrap and turn short-row method is used to raise the back neck. This method can be substituted for any other short-row method of the knitter’s choice. Stitch pattern is charted and has written instructions.
