Tram Tracks Top

Trams are an important transport feature of many Belgian cities including Ghent. The tracks intersect as they bend around corners and cross over pedestrian plazas, creating beautiful smooth criss-crossing lines that contrast with the textured cobblestones in which they are embedded. My design is inspired by a view of the tracks from the top of the 91 metre high Ghent Belfry Tower, shown above.

The tram track stitch pattern is worked with cables and texture. The textures alternate with each zigzag. Each tram track zigzag is bordered by a wide rib pattern, which also extends to the sides of the garment. The rib lines all begin within the lower border garter stitch pattern. The top has drop sleeves which are knitted in wide rib with a set of tram tracks placed in the centre of each sleeve.

Yarn

Novita Nordic Wool DK (DK weight; 100% wool; 115m/125yds per 50g ball)

POMEGRANATE (532) 9 (10:11:13:14) × 50g balls

Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

This pattern was originally published in The Knitter Magazine Issue 146, January 2020.