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Top knitting pattern free

Top knitting pattern free



SIZES

To fit: 82-86(91-97:102-107)cm

(32-34[36-38:40-42]in)

Actual measurement: 98(112:126)cm

(38.5[44:49.5]in)

Length to shoulder: 50(52:54)cm

(19.75[20.5:21.25]in)

Sleeve length: 15cm (6in)

Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes.

YOU WILL NEED

Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 100% wool (approx 105m per 50g)

8(8:9) x 50g balls 44 Aqua (A)

4(4:5) x 50g balls 20 Teal (B)

1 pair each 3.25mm, 3.75mm and 4mm needles

1 circular 4mm needle

Stitch holders

Row counter

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

TENSION

23 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over patt using 4mm needles.

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

ABBREVIATIONS

s1p = slip 1 stitch purlwise

ytb = take yarn to the back

TIPS

When working the Back, keep a note of how many rows you work from the cast-on for the Sleeves, this will help when working the Front.

BACK

With 3.25mm needles and A cast on 114(130:146) sts.

Rib row 1 (RS): K2, (p2, k2) to end.

Rib row 2 (WS): P2, (k2, p2) to end.

Rep last 2 rows 6 times more.

Next row: Rib to end, inc one st at centre of row. 115(131:147) sts.

Change to 4mm needles.

Foundation row (WS): Using A, p to end.

Work in patt.

Row 1: Using B k3, (s1p, k3) to end.

Row 2: Using B k3, (ytf, slp, ytb, k3) to end.

Row 3: Using A k4, s1p, k1, s1p, (k5, s1p, k1, s1p) to last 4 sts, k4.

Row 4: Using A p4, s1p, pi. s1p, (p5, s1p, p1, s1p) to last 4 sts, p4.

Row 5: Using B k1, s1p, (k7, s1p) to last st, k1.

Row 6: Using B k1, ytf, s1p, ytb, (k7, ytf, s1p, ytb) to last st, k1.

Rows 7 to 8: As Rows 3 to 4.

Rows 9 to 10: As Rows 1 to 2.

Row 11: Using A k2, s1p, k5, (s1p, k1, s1p, k5) to last 3 sts, s1p, k2.

Row 12: Using A p2, s1p, p5, (s1p, p1, s1p, p5) to last 3 sts, s1p, p2.

Row 13: Using B k5, s1p, (k7, s1p) to last 5 sts, k5.

Row 14: Using B k5, ytf, s1p, ytb, (k7, ytf, s1p, ytb) to last 5 sts, k5.

Rows 15 to 16: As Rows 11 to 12.

These 16 rows form patt and are repeated.

Work straight in patt until Back meas 24(25:26)cm (9.5[9.75:10,25]in) from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.

Change to 4mm circular needle **.

Shape for Sleeves

Cast on 8 sts at beg of next 6 rows. 163(179:195) sts.

Work straight until Back meas 47(49:51)cm (18.5[19.25:20]in) from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.

Shape upper sleeves

Cast off 8 sts at beg of next 10 rows. 83(99:115) sts.

Shape shoulders

Cast off 10(13:16) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 63(73:83) sts.

Cast off 11(14:17) sts at beg of foll 2 rows. 41(45:49) sts.

Leave rem 41(45:49] sts on a spare needle.

FRONT

Work as given for Back until 36 rows fewer have been worked than on Back to upper Sleeve shaping.

Shape front neck

Next row: Patt 71(77:83), turn and work on these sts for first side of front neck.

Dec one st at neck edge on next 10 RS rows. 61(67:73) sts.

Work 16 rows straight, ending at Sleeve edge.

Shape upper sleeve

Cast off 8 sts at beg of next and 4 foil RS rows. 21(27:33) sts.

Work 1 row.

Shape shoulder

Next row: Cast off 10(13:16) sts, patt to end. Work 1 row.

Cast off rem 11(14:17) sts.

With RS facing place centre 21(25:29) sts on a spare needle, rejoin yarn to rem sts, patt to end.

Dec one st at neck edge on next 10 RS rows. 61(67:73) sts.

Work 17 rows straight, ending at Sleeve edge.

Shape upper sleeve

Cast off 8 sts at beg of next and 4 foll WS rows. 21(27:33) sts. Work 1 row.

Shape shoulder

Next row: Cast off 10(13:16) sts, patt to end. Work 1 row.

Cast off rem 11(14:17) sts.

COLLAR

Join right shoulder seam.

With 3.75mm needles and A, RS facing pick up and k25(26:26) sts down left side of front neck, k21(25:29) sts from front neck holder, pick up and k26(26:27) sts up right side of front neck, k41 (45:49) sts from back neck holder. 113(122:131) sts.

Rib row 1: P2, (k1, p2) to end.

Rib row 2: K2, (p1, k2) to end.

Rep these 2 rows for 12cm (4.75in), ending with Rib Row 1.

Inc row: K2, (p1, m1, k2) to end. 150(162:174) sts.

Next rib row: P2, (k2, p2) to end.

Work a further 10 rows in rib as now set.

Change to 4mm needles.

Work straight until Collar meas 30cm (11.75in) from pick up row.

Cast off loosely in rib.

SLEEVE CUFFS

Join left shoulder seam and collar, reversing seam on last 30cm (11.75in).

With RS facing, 3.75mm needles and A pick up and k86(90:94) sts evenly along row ends.

Work 13 rows in rib as given for Back. Cast off in rib.

TO FINISH OFF

Join side and underarm seams.