#04 Mesh-Stitch Top by Missoni

#04 Mesh-Stitch Top

by Missoni
Knitting
January 1991
Filatura Di Crosa Rodi
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in striped mesh-stitch pattern
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
768 - 1184 yards (702 - 1083 m)
small, medium, large
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Loose-fitting, cropped, sleeveless pullover with striped, mesh-stitch body and foldover crewneck. By Missoni.

From Vogue Knitting, Spring/Summer 1991: “the stripey little pull to slide under everything.” Coordinates with #03 Color-Block Cardigan, also shown in VK’s photo.

Knitted measurements
Bust at underarm: 34.5 (37, 40)“/87 (93, 100)cm
Length: 18.25 (19.25, 18.75)”/46 (48, 49.5)cm

Materials
2 (1,2) 1.75oz/50g balls (each approx 120yd/110m) of Filatura di Crosa Caprera (cotton) each in #108 white (color A) and #110 fuchsia (B)

2 (2,3) 1.75oz/50g balls (each approx 88yd/80m) of Filatura di Crosa Rodi (cotton/viscose/nylon) each in #222 red tweed (D) and #201 yellow tweed (F)

One pair each sizes 4 and 5 (3.25 and 3.75mm) needles
One size 4 (3.25mm) circular needle 16” (40cm) long
stitch holders and bobbins
1 ball each of Rodi in #211 turquoise tweed (C) and #218 blue tweed (E)