Karin Top by Martin Storey

Karin Top

Knitting
March 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1332 - 1776 yards (1218 - 1624 m)
S, (M, L, 1X, 2X), see notes
English German

This elegant short-sleeved jumper, designed by Martin Storey, has an all-over textured fabric, and features an intricate cable pattern on the centre front. Cap sleeves, patch pockets and buttoned sides give this design a casual look. Martin’s design is knitted in Rowan’s Softyak DK, a beautifully soft yarn which comes in a choice of glowing colours and sophisticated neutrals. Vest buttons on the side.

You will need a total of 6 buttons. Rowan used BN1367 Worn 3/4” (1.8 cm) buttons from Bedecked in the UK.

You will also need a circular needle size US 3 (3.25 mm) no longer than 20” (50 cm) long for the finishing. You will also need a cable needle.

Sizes:
32-34 (36-38,40-42, 44-46, 48-50)“ 81-86 (91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127) cm.

Finished Measurements:
Bust circumference: 48.25 (53.5, 56, 61.5, 64)“ | 122.5 (136, 142.5, 156, 162.5) cm
Finished length: 21.25 (22, 22.75, 23.5, 24.5)” 54 (56, 58, 60, 62) cm

Yarn used:
Rowan Softyak DK
Shade 233 Prairie - 9 (10, 10, 11, 12) balls