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What makes this top truly unique are the captivating horizontal stripes. Some stripes feature the smooth elegance of the stockinette stitch, while others boast the cozy texture of the garter stitch, creating a delightful contrast that adds depth and dimension to the garment.

This design was created to showcase the beauty of Miss Babs dye style Babette: the gorgeous tonal variations add depth and visual interest. I used Yummy 2-ply in 5 different colors.

Sizes
Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL), {3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL}: to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50), {52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66}”/70-75 (80-85, 90-95, 100-105, 110-115, 120-125), {130-135, 140-145, 150-155, 160-165} cm.

Finished Measurements
42 (46, 50, 54, 58, 62), {64, 68, 72, 76}”/105 (115, 125, 135, 145, 155), {160, 170, 180, 190) cm bust circumference. The top shown measures 50”/125 cm; modeled with 12”/30 cm of positive ease.

Yarn
Fingering weight yarn (approximate amount): 1318 (1445, 1570, 1694, 1819, 1943), {2010, 2134, 2259, 2384) yards/1200 (1315, 1429, 1542, 1655, 1768), {1830, 1943, 2056, 2170} m.

Color A (off white): 537 (590, 640, 690, 740, 790), {820, 870, 920, 970} yards/488 (537, 582, 628, 673, 718), {746, 792, 837, 883} m.
Color B (light blue): 168 (184, 200, 216, 232, 248), {256, 272, 288, 304} yards/153 (167, 182, 196, 211, 225), {233, 247, 262, 276} m.
Color C (beige): 260 (285, 310, 335, 360, 384), {397, 420, 446, 470} yards/237 (260, 282, 305, 327, 350), {360, 384, 406, 430} m.
Color D (olive): 214 (235, 255, 275, 296, 316), {326, 347, 367, 388} yards/195 (213, 232, 250, 270, 288), {297, 315, 334, 353} m.
Color E (blue): 139 (152, 165, 178, 191, 205), {211, 224, 238, 251} yards/126 (138, 150, 162, 174, 186), {192, 204, 216, 228} m.

Miss Babs Yummy 2-ply (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 400 yds/365 m in 3.9 oz/110 g):
Color A (Snowdrift) – 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2), {3, 3, 3, 3} skeins. Color B (Creaking) – 1 skein for all sizes.
Color C (Rangeland) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1), {1, 2, 2, 2} skeins. Color D (Box Turtle) – 1 skein for all sizes.
Color E (Blue Slate) – 1 skein for all sizes.

Needles
Size US 4/3.5 mm: 32”/80 cm circular and set of double-pointed needles.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Stitch markers, 2 removable markers or pins, stitch holders, tapestry needle.

Gauge
24 stitches and 38 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitch on US 4/3.5 mm needle.
24 stitches and 48 rows = 4”/10 cm in Garter stitch on US 4/3.5 mm needle.

Notes
• Upper back is worked back and forth, starting at the shoulder line. Shoulders are shaped using short- rows. After upper back completion, stitches for each front are picked up from the cast-on row and worked to underarms with neck shaping. Front and back are joined at the underarm level and the lower body is worked in the round to the lower edge. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up around the armholes and sleeves are worked in the round from the top down.