Jigsaw Top by Melissa Leapman

Jigsaw Top

Knitting
March 2018
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in charted patt on larger needles
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1507 - 2192 yards (1378 - 2004 m)
34 (37.75, 42.25, 47, 51.75, 55.5, 60.25)" bust circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $4.00.

If you haven’t tried intarsia before, the Jigsaw Top offers a fine introduction. Knitscene Summer 2018 includes an easy-to-understand explanation of the technique, and then you can venture forth!

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 34 (37.75, 42.25, 47, 51.75, 55.5, 60.25)“ bust circumference. Top shown measures 42.5”; modeled with 9.25” of positive ease.

Yarn Lana Grossa Cammello (70% wool, 30% camel; 137 yd / 1.75 oz): #08 orange (A), 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls; #14 petrol green (B), 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls; #12 night blue (C), 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls; #10 cyclamen (pink; D), 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls.

Needles Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 10 (6 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Tapestry needle.

Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4” in charted patt on larger needles.

Notes This top is worked back and forth in separate pieces and seamed.