TEKstar's “Seductive" Sleeveless Top
I knit this in the round to avoid side seams, and I'm really glad I did because the Seduce yarn really drapes nicely without the seams. These instructions are for a size small (34 inch bustline). I knit this on a size 6 needle instead of size 7, so that's why my gauge is 21 sts/4 inches. Materials: 6 skeins Berroco “Seduce” Yarn (600 yds) Size 6 (U.s.) needle Gauge = 21 sts / 4 inches.
Body:
Cast on 180 stitches on circular needle and join. Knit 4 rows of garter stitch. Switch to stockinette stitch and knit for 14 inches.
Back:
Shape armholes: Leaving half of stitches on holder for the back, bind off 5 stitches at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off 1 stitch at the beginning of the next 6 rows. Knit remaining 74 sts until armhole measures 7.5 inches. Shape shoulders: Put center 26 stitches on a holder for back of neck. Work 24 stitches for each shoulder by binding off 1 stitch at neck edge 4 times. Put the remaining 20 stitches on holders for the shoulder seams.
Front:
Repeat shaping for armholes and shoulders. If you want to make the front neckline deeper than the back, begin shoulder shaping before armhole measures 7.5 sts.
Finishing:
Knit 4 rows of garter stitch around armholes and neckline. Use 3-needle bindoff for shoulder seams. Sew seams of garter stitch edging.
