Layering is key for winter wear, no matter where you live. For the warmer days that pop up, you’ll probably want something with at least a little bit of sleeves, but not too much fabric. For days spent in an office or anywhere where you can’t control the thermostat, an extra hug of wool and silk is never a bad thing. So I designed this cropped top to fill in the gaps of my winter wardrobe—easy to wear over a simple black dress to the office, or with jeans and a tee on the weekends, or to stay extra cozy while moving through my home yoga practice.

A handful of hours knitting and a colorful bulky yarn are all you need to knit this piece.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) inches/ 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5) cm
Length: 10 (11, 12, 12.75, 13.75, 14, 15) inches/ 25.5 (26, 29, 31, 34.5, 35, 380 cm

MATERIALS
Yarn
Berroco Millefiori BIG 50% wool, 50% acrylic; 93 yd/85 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein; color: #5885 Lupin; 44, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6 balls

Recommended needle size
US #11/8mm circular needle, 40 inches/100 cm long
US #11/8mm needle(s) for small circumference: DPNs, 1 long or 2 short circulars, as you prefer

Notions
yarn needle
stitch marker
removable stitch marker
4 stitch holders or waste yarn

GAUGE
12 sts/16 rounds = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette stitch