Afterglow Top by Brittany Schumaker

Afterglow Top

Knitting
April 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
21.5 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, unblocked
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
525 - 1625 yards (480 - 1486 m)
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5), (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) to fit bust size (28-30, 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46), (48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66) inches, (71-76, 81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117), (122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-157, 163-168) cm with 0 to -2in/5 cm ease
English

THE AFTERGLOW TOPS ARE NOW ONE PATTERN. All 3 styles of the Afterglow Collection: Peplum, Ruffle Crop, and Tunic, are now offered together in one master pattern. This master pattern can be purchased here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/afterglow-top

PATTERN DESCRIPTION
The Afterglow Tops are fun and flirty with a form-skimming silhouette. Inspired by Ancient Greek garb, the Afterglow Collection is distinctly feminine. Knitting it up in Juniper Moon Farm—Zooey DK makes for a drapey, cool, and super soft fabric, perfect for warm summer nights and days on the beach.

Some techniques used include: Provisional cast-on, simple cables, mesh lace, picking up stitches, and 3-needle bind-off. Instructions are included for Tank Straps and Back Panel, as well as how to customize length and add darts. Tutorials are included for advanced techniques and transitions.

TUTORIALS

  • How to do a provisional cast-on.
  • How to get the perfect fit using Bust Darts.
  • How to graft your straps.
  • How to remove a provisional cast-on.

SIZES
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5), (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) to fit Upper Chest measuring:
(28-30, 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46), (48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66) inches/
(71-76, 81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117), (122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-157, 163-168) cm
with 0 to -2 in/-5 cm ease.

MATERIALS
Juniper Moon Farm Zooey or other DK weight linen/cotton, or similar, yarn.

YARDAGE/METERAGE
Peplum:
(560, 660, 775, 880, 990), (1115, 1245, 1360, 1495, 1635) yards
(515, 600, 705, 805, 905), (1020, 1140, 1240, 1370, 1495) meters
Ruffle Crop:
(525, 615, 735, 840, 950), (1080, 1215, 1325, 1480, 1620) yards
(480, 565, 675, 770, 970), (990, 1110, 1210, 1355, 1480) meters
Tunic:
(615, 690, 780, 875, 960), (1060, 1175, 1355, 1365, 1495) yards
(565, 635, 715, 800, 875), (965, 1075, 1240, 1250, 1370) meters

NEEDLES
(2) Size 4 (3.5 mm) - circular needles
(1) Size 4 (3.5 mm) - DPNs or straight needle for 3-needle bind-off.

NOTIONS
stitch markers
(2) removable stitch markers