Interweave SKU: EP0971

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store:
Make this flattering top in three quick pieces - the top is one piece, while the bottom is made as an identical front and back. The thick-and-thin yarn is worked on oversize needles to maintain drape.

Finished Size: 34 (36, 40, 45, 48)“ bust

Yarn:

• Black Forest Naturwolle Tweed (100% wool; 110 yd [101 m]/100 g): #5 orange (MC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins.
• GGH Soft Kid (70% mohair, 25% nylon, 5% wool; 151 yd [138 m]/25 g): #69 yellow (CC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) balls.
• Yarns distributed by Muench Yarns

Yarn weight: #5 - Bulky

Gauge:

• 9 sts and 13 rows = 4” in patt with MC on size 11 needle
• 11 sts and 29 rows = 4” in St st with CC tripled on size 9 needle

Needles: Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24” circular needle; Size 11 (8 mm): 29” circular needle; Size 13 (9 mm): straight needle

Notions: Yarn needle; Markers (m)

Originally Published: Knitscene, Fall 2007