Parfait Top
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) Shown in size Extra Small Finished measurements: Bust: 31 (34%2, 3814, 413/4, 451/2, 49, 52%/4)"/78.5 (87.5, 97, 106, 115.5, 124.5, 134) cm Length: 193% (213/4, 221/4, 2314, 233/4, 243/4, 2514)"/50 (55, 56.5, 59, 60.5, 63, 64) cm
Yarns:
Twist (85% linen, 15% cotton; 175 yds/160 m per 13 0z/5C g); color Orange 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls Pastiche (40% tactel/30% nylon/28% cotton/2% lamé; 109 yds/50 g), color Polaris 1 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4) ball(s)
Needles:
Size U.S. 10% (7 mm), 24" (60 cm) and 32" (80 cm) circular needles, or size to obtain gauge Spare size U.S. 10% (7 mm) needle Notions: Stitch markers Stitch holders Waste yarn
Gauge:
11 sts and 14 rounds over seed st = 4" (10 cm) TAKETIMETOCHECKYOURGAUGE.
Notes:
A provisional cast-on is used to add stitches for the sleeves, workingtheback beforethefront.When thebackisfinished, removetheprovisionalcast-onforthesleevesandpickupthe resulting loops to work the sleeves for the front. If you do not wish to use a provisional cast-on, use a regular long-tail method to cast on stitches for the back sleeves, then when beginning the front,pick up and knit stitchesfor thefront sleevesin thecaston loops of theback sleeves. When measuring length,hold theneedlewith thestitches on it so work hangs freely, then measure length.
Design & Pattern by Susan Grim
A light and airy summer top, with stripes in two of our favorite yarns--Pastiche, and Twist. A quick and easy project, the color combinations are endless. Make your favorite today! Pattern Stitches SEEDSTITCH Multiple of 2 sts + 1, worked in the round Rnd 1: \*K1, pl; rep from \* to last st, k1. Rnd 2: P1, \*k1, pl; rep from \* to end. Rep Rnds 1 and 2 for Seed St. SEEDSTITCH Multiple of 2 sts + 1, worked back and forth Row 1 (RS): \*K1, pl; rep from \* to last st, k1. Row 2: Knit the purl sts and purl the knit sts. Rep Row 2 for Seed St.
STRIPEPATTERN
\*Work 1 row/round with Pastiche, work 3 rows/rounds with Twist; rep from \* for pattern.
When working back and forth for the back and sleeves, and the front and sleeves, instead of cutting the yarn when changing colors, leave the old color attached,slidethestitchesbacktotheright end oftheneedleandcontinue working with the new color. Make sure to catch Pastiche at thebeginning of the second row with Twist, and loosely carry the yarn up the side of the work.
BODY
With longer circular needle and Twist, cast on 85 (95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145) sts. Join to work in the rnd, making sure sts are not twisted, and mark beg of rnd. Work in Seed St for 1"/2.5 cm. Cont Seed St and beg Stripe Pattern, work until piece measures approx 12 (13, 13, 131/, 131, 14, 14)"/30.5 (33, 33, 34.5, 34.5, 35.5, 35.5) cm from beg, ending with a rnd in Pastiche. Work 1 rnd with Twist.
Divide for Sleeves
Place first 43 (48, 53, 58, 63, 68, 73) sts on waste yarn for front-42 (47, 52, 57, 62, 67, 72) sts rem for back.
Back
With spare needle and waste yarn, use provisional method to cast on 21 (23, 25, 25, 27, 27, 29) sts for sleeve; with Twist and longer circular needle, work in Seed St across these sts, making sure pattern will match up with back sts, work across 42 (47, 52, 57, 62, 67, 72) back sts in pattern; with spare needle and provisional method, cast on 21 (23, 25, 25, 27, 27, 29) sts for sleeve; with Twist, work in Seed St across these sts—84 (93, 102, 107, 116, 121, 130) sts. Work even in patterns until sleeve measures approx 7 (8, 8/2, 9, 9/2, 10, 10%2)"/18 (20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5) cm, ending with 1 rnd in Twist.
Shape Neck
Next row: Work 34 (36, 40, 42, 45, 47, 50) sts, place next 16 (21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30) sts on holder for neck, join a second ball of yarn and work to end—34 (36, 40, 42, 45, 47, 50) sts rem for each sleeve. Work each side separately. Work 2 rows even. Place sts on waste yarn.
Front
With RS facing, remove waste yarn from provisional cast-ons and place all sleeve sts and held front sts on longer circular needle—85 (94, 103, 108, 117, 122, 131) sts. Work even in patterns until sleeve measures approx 5% (6/, 7, 7/, 7/, 7/, 8%)"/14 (16.5, 18, 18.5, 19.5, 19.5, 21) cm.
Shape Neck
Next row: Work 36 (38, 42, 44, 47, 49, 52) sts, place next 13 (18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 27) sts on holder for for neck, join a second ball of yarn and work to end—36 (38, 42, 44, 47, 49, 52) sts rem each for each sleeve. Work each side separately. Cont in pattern and place 2 sts at each neck edge on holders once—34 (36, 40, 42, 45, 47, 50) sts rem each sleeve. Work even until front measures same as back.
FINISHING
Join shoulders using Kitchener st. Weave in ends. Block pieces to finished measurements.
Neck edging
Bind off all sts loosely.
308 W Main, Ste 303 Owosso, Ml 48867 www.MangoMoonYarns.com ABBREVIATIONS approx = approximately beg = begin(ning) cont = continu(e)(ing) k =knit p = purl rem = remain(ing) rep = repeat rnd(s) = round(s) RS = right side st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side
