#01 Beaded Top by Cathy Maguire

#01 Beaded Top

Knitting
April 2005
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
560 - 1120 yards (512 - 1024 m)
34 (38, 42, 46, 50)"/86 (96.5, 106.5, 116.5, 127) cm
English
This pattern is available for $6.00 USD
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Errata available: vogueknitting.com

Sizes:

  • Small (Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large)
  • Bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)“ / 86 (96.5, 106.5, 116.5, 127)cm
  • Length: 22 (22-1/2, 23-1/2, 24, 25)“ / 55.5 (57, 60, 61, 63.5)cm

Notions:

  • One beading needle and one crewel need for chain-stitch embroidery
  • 11 sew-on Swarovski crystal AB size SS30 rhinestons from www.mjtrim.com
  • Clear orange sequins from www.mjtrim.com
  • One 50m spool of Kreinik Metallics Blending Filament in #032 Pearl (to sew on sequins and rhinestones)
  • One 10m spool of Kreinik metallic 1/16” embroidery ribbon in #9192 light peach (to sew chain-stitch)

From pattern description:
“Loose-fitting sleeveless top with seed stitch edges and ribbon and bead embroidery on front yoke.”

From Vogue Knitting, Spring/Summer 2005:
“Elegant and oh-so-easy to knit, Cathy Maguire’s beautiful beaded shell is a Bombay dream come true. Ribbon embroidery, sequins and beads accent the keyhole neck.”