Summer Meadow top PDF knitting pattern
Hello lovely makers! Please note that this is A DIGITAL PATTERN and not the top shown. You can make it using this pattern.
Skill level: advanced beginner (you just need to know the basics). This pattern includes written instructions, video assistance and charts and has been test knitted.
Construction:
Summer Meadow tee is constructed in the round. Starting at the bottom, a deep
rib section leads into a barley twist section over the waist area and then stocking
stitch over the bust. The garment is knit in the round until armhole level and then
divided for front and back and armhole decreases are made. Stitches are then cast
back on to form the yoke. The garment is given stability by the honeycomb cable
which forms an attractive topper.
Measurements: (recommended 4" negative ease ie smaller than your actual size
Actual bust: 27 (29, 33) (37, 41)“
69 (74, 84) (94, 104) cms.
MATERIALS: Sock weight yarn to fit gauge.
Circular needles.
Stitch markers.
Cable needle.
Row counter.
Darning needle.
Yarn suggestions: Inspired Fiber Worx:
Silk sock 50% silk/50% merino.
366 metres (400 yards)/100 grams.
Silk Sock gives a very flexible fabric. Bamboo needles are recommended in
order to maintain proper tension.
Suggested needles: US 4 (3,50mm) circular needles.
US 2.5 (3,00mm) circular needles.
or size to meet gauge
Gauge: 26 sts x 32 rows over 4 x 4“ (10 cm x 10 cm)
square over barley twist using larger needles.
24 sts x 33 rows over same for stocking stitch.
To obtain accurate tension, you will need to swatch in the round