Summer Stripes by Pat Menchini

Summer Stripes

Knitting
August 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
31 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in measured over pattern, not stretched, using 4 mm needles
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1179 - 1703 yards (1078 - 1557 m)
To fit bust: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48) inches
English
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A simple twist stitch and eyelet pattern creates this pretty “crochet look” summer top.
These 3 shades balance perfectly in the colour block pattern. But you will be spoilt for choice in the colour range of this cotton yarn.
The neat reverse stocking stitch neck and armhole borders add a neat finish to this lovely top.

To fit bust:
30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48) ins
Actual bust approx.:
33 (37, 41, 45, 49) ins
Length to shoulder shaping:
22 (22½, 22½, 23, 23) ins

Rico Essentials Cotton DK
3, 3, 4, 4, 4 x 50g balls in shade Silver 03
3, 3, 3, 4, 4 x 50g balls in shade Lemon 62
3, 3, 4, 4, 5 x 50g balls in shade White 80