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Fuzzy Feathery Top : A fuzzy, textural T-shaped top, knit from the bottom up using a two- color brioche stitch pattern that resembles lightweight feathers.

Do you love my Fuzzy Feathery Shawl? Meet the coordinating Fuzzy Feathery Top, knit using the same stitch pattern!! I developed this pattern with Chicken Coop Dyeworks and was super inspired by chickens and feathers!! The unique brioche stitch pattern not only adds a touch of sophistication but also enhances the top’s warmth and softness, making it your go-to choice for chilly days and evenings. The short sleeves make this a fantastic transitional piece for your wardrobe as well!

Yarn Notes:
This top pattern is meant to be used with a fuzzy lace yarn and a smooth fingering yarn to achieve the best results. You could even try two skeins of fingering weight yarn from your stash or favorite yarn brand, some of my test knitters did that. But be aware that your yardage / meterage amounts will vary from what is included in this pattern. I’ve included photos of my yarn in skein form here.

Skill level:
Intermediate - Advanced.

Techniques used:
knit, purl, brioche knit (brk), brioche purl (brp), brioche increases and decreases (no br4st dec!), knitting in the round, Twisted German Cast On, Elastic Bind Off, Mattress Stitch, Three-Needle Bind Off.

Construction Notes:
This light and fluffy all-weather top is knit from the bottom up in a T-shape. You will cast on your stitches for the hem and immediately begin working in the round in a feather-like two-color brioche stitch pattern that will continue for the entirety of the top. After working the main body of your top, you will separate the Front and Back and begin working flat. The Front and Back will be worked almost identically. Stitches will be cast on at either edge for your Sleeves, while continuing the same two-color brioche stitch pattern all the way to your Neck and Shoulders. The Shoulders will be seamed together using the Three Needle Bind Off, with the seam facing the Contrast Side of your top, while the Neck stitches will be simply bound off, creating a boatneck shape. After completing your top, you will need finish it by seaming the underarms of your Sleeves using the Mattress Stitch.

I love this top shape so much! It is so easy to wear and the construction is so simple. It’s a great way to continue a stitch pattern and showcase it throughout the entire top! I have designed this top to be completely reversible. So depending on your mood, you can wear whichever side you’re feeling like!! I love to style mine with high-waisted jeans or over a cute dress.

This pattern is both written and charted for your convenience!

» Sizes offered:
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10) #sizeinclusive

» Finished chest circumference:
32 (36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56) (60, 64, 68)” / 81 (91, 101.5, 111.5) (122, 132, 142) (152, 162.5, 172.5) cm; meant to be worn with 4 - 6” / 10 - 15 cm of positive ease at the chest.

These sizes are the actual chest measurements of the garment. Choose your size based on your own chest measurement and add your desired ease. See Schematic included here in the 2nd to last photo for more measurements.

Shown in size 4 on model with 40” / 101 cm chest, worn with 4” / 10 cm of ease.

» Gauge:
20 sts & 25 rows = 4” / 10 cm; measured in two- color brioche stitch pattern knit flat (taken after blocking).

MATERIALS:

» Yarn: Lace / Fingering weight

Main Color (MC): 377 (434, 493, 554) (618, 685, 754) (871, 947, 1025) yds / 345 (397, 451, 506) (565, 626, 689) (796, 866, 937) m Lace
Contrast Color (CC): 422 (486, 552, 622) (693, 768, 845) (976, 1062, 1150) yds / 386 (444, 505, 569) (633, 702, 772) (892, 971, 1051) m Fingering

» Shown in: Size 4 in Chicken Coop Dyeworks
MC: 1 (1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3) skeins Cloud in Lavender (fuzzy light purple; Lace weight; 75% Suri Alpaca, 25% Silk; 437 yds / 400 m per 50 g)
CC: 1 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3) skeins Foghorn in Moody Hues (variegated fuchsia purple; 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon; 463 yds / 423 m per 100 g)

» Needles:
32” / 81 cm or longer US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles

Circular needles are used for knitting in the round and for two-color brioche knitting flat. Adjust needle size as needed to obtain proper gauge.

» Tools:
3 lengths of smooth waste yarn or stitch holders, 1 contrasting stitch marker for noting beginning of round, optional 15 (17, 19, 21) (23, 25, 27) (29, 31, 33) stitch markers for noting pattern repeats, 1 additional gauge needle for Three Needle Bind Off, tapestry needle, row counter or your preferred method for keeping track of pattern

Many thanks again to Carolyn Jones from Chicken Coop Dyeworks for their amazing yarn support and pattern inspiration!! Thank you to my tech editor Chaitanya Muralidhara (@beginswithac) for all her help in editing my pattern!! Also a HUGE thank you to all my Patrons and test knitters for their help in testing out this pattern!! Be sure to check out their projects for some serious color inspiration!!