With its modified dolman shaping and overall chevron pattern reminiscent of choppy waters, Laura Zukaite's High Waves Top is knitted with the front and back the same.

Designed By: Laura Zukaite

Skill Level: Intermediate

Yarn Weight: #1

SIZES

Women’s S/M (L, 1X/2X, 3X, 4X/5X)

To Fit Bust: 34-38 (40-44, 46-50, 52-56, 58-62)"/86.5-96.5 (101.5-112, 117-127, 132-142, 147.5-157.5)cm

Finished Measurements

Bust: 39 (45, 51, 57, 63)"/99 (114.5, 129.5, 145, 160)cm

Length: 23 (23 1/2, 24 1/2, 24 1/2, 25)"/58.5 (59.5, 62, 62, 63.5)cm

MATERIALS

Rowan Panama (55% viscose, 33% cotton, 12% linen; 1.75oz/50g, 148yd/135m) 8 (8, 8, 9, 9) balls #317 Blue Fog

Size 5 US (3.75mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Size 4 US (3.5mm) 24"/60cm long circular needle

Size 4 US (3.5mm) set of 4 double pointed needles

Stitch marker, stitch holders

GAUGE

24 sts and 32 rows = 4"/10cm over Waves patt using larger needles

To save time, take time to check gauge.

STITCH GLOSSARY

M1 (make 1): Insert LH needle from front to back under strand between sts, knit through back of loop.

PATTERN STITCHES

1x1 Rib (over even number of sts)

Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * across.

Row 2: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as they face you.

Rep last row for 1x1 Rib worked in rows.

1x1 Rib (over even number of sts)

Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * around.

Rep Rnd 1 for 1x1 Rib worked in rnds.

Waves Pattern (multiple of 18 sts + 1)

Row 1 (RS): P1, *[k2, p2] twice, k1, [p2, k2] twice, p1; rep from * across.

Row 2: *K1, [p2, k2] twice, p1, [k2, p2] twice; rep from * to last st, k1.

Rows 3 and 4: Rep Rows 1 and 2.

Row 5: P1, *p1, [k2, p2] twice, p1, [k2, p2] twice; rep from * across.

Row 6: *[K2, p2] twice, k3, p2, k2, p2, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.

Rows 7 and 8: Rep Rows 5 and 6.

Row 9: K1, *[p2, k2] twice, p1, [k2, p2] twice, k1; rep from * across.

Row 10: *P1, [k2, p2] twice, k1, [p2, k2] twice; rep from * across.

Rows 11 and 12: Rep Rows 9 and 10.

Row 13: K1, *k1, [p2, k2] twice, k1, [p2, k2] twice; rep from * across.

Row 14: *[P2, k2] twice, p3, k2, p2, k2, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.

Rows 15 and 16: Rep Rows 13 and 14.

Rep Rows 1-16 for Waves patt.

INSTRUCTIONS

BACK

With smaller needles, CO 111 (129, 147, 165, 183) sts.

Note: Slip the first and knit the last stitch of every row for selvedge. Work in 1x1 Rib until piece measures 3"/7.5cm from beg; end with a WS row.

Change to larger needles.

Work in Waves patt until piece measures 5 1/2"/14cm from beg; end with a WS row.

Inc row (RS): Sl 1, M1, work in established patt to last st, M1, k1—113 (131, 149, 167, 185) sts.

Note: Incorporate added sts into established Waves pattern.

Work even in established patt for 1"/2.5 cm; end with a WS row.

Rep Inc row—115 (133, 151, 169, 187) sts.

Work even in established patt for 1"/2.5 cm; end with a WS row.

Rep Inc row—117 (135, 153, 171, 189) sts.

Work even in established patt until piece measures 8 (8 1/2, 8 1/2, 8 1/2, 8 1/2)"/20.5 (21.5, 21.5, 21.5, 21.5)cm from beg; end with a WS row.

Shape Sleeves

Next 14 rows: CO 2 sts, work in established patt to end of row—145 (163, 181, 199, 217) sts rem.

Next 20 rows: CO 1 st, work in established patt to end of row—165 (183, 201, 219, 237) sts rem.

Work even in established patt until sleeve opening measures 5 1/2 (5 1/2, 6, 6, 6 1/2)"/14 (14, 15, 15, 16.5)cm; end with a WS row.

Shape Shoulders

Next 2 rows: BO 2 sts, work in established patt to end of row—161 (179, 197, 215, 233) sts rem.

Next 20 rows: BO 1 st, work in established patt to end of row—141 (159, 177, 195, 213) sts rem.

Next 20 rows: BO 1 st, work in established patt to last 2 sts, k2tog—101 (119, 137, 155, 173) sts rem.

Next 2 rows: BO 2 sts, work in established patt to last 2 sts, k2tog—95 (113, 131, 149, 167) sts rem.

Next 4 (4, 6, 8, 8) rows: BO 3 sts, work in established patt to last 2 sts, k2tog—79 (97, 107, 117, 135) sts rem.

Place rem sts on a holder.

FRONT

Work same as Back.

FINISHING

Block pieces to schematic measurements. Sew shoulder seams. Sew side seams.

Neck Edging

Place all Front sts from holder onto circular needle, place marker (pm), place all Back sts from holder onto same needle ready to work a RS md. Pm for beg of rnd—158 (194, 214, 234, 270) sts.

Work in 1x1 Rib for 1 1/2"/4cm.

BO loosely in patt.

Sleeve Edging

With RS facing and double pointed needles, pick up and k80 (80, 86, 86, 94) sts evenly around sleeve opening. Pm for beg of rnd.

Work in 1x1 Rib for 1 1/2"/4cm.

BO loosely in patt. Weave in ends.