Back and Forth Top by Kara Eng

Back and Forth Top

Knitting
June 2021
Jumbo (0-4 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 15 - 10.0 mm
9.0 mm (M/N)
87 - 175 yards (80 - 160 m)
XS-5X
English
This pattern is available for $8.50 USD buy it now

The perfect way to bring chunky yarn into spring/summer! With its open back and cropped fit, this top is trendy, comfy, and eye-catching. The tops work up super quickly so why not make one in every color?

Follow the YouTube tutorial here: https://youtu.be/r2Pw1BhCZP4

Measurements:
XS:
Bottom Width - 20”
Length - 10”
Top Width - 7”

Small:
Bottom Width - 23”
Length - 11”
Top Width - 8”

Medium:
Bottom Width - 26”
Length - 12”
Top Width - 9”

Large:
Bottom Width - 29”
Length - 13”
Top Width - 10”

XL:
Bottom Width - 32”
Length - 14”
Top Width - 11”

2X:
Bottom Width - 35”
Length - 15”
Top Width - 12”

3X:
Bottom Width - 38”
Length - 16”
Top Width - 13”

4X:
Bottom Width - 41”
Length - 17”
Top Width - 14”

5X:
Bottom Width - 44”
Length - 18”
Top Width - 15”

Materials:

  • 10 mm knitting needles (straight or circular!)
  • 9 - 15 mm crochet hook (or any hook that works with your yarn!)
  • 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 skein(s) of super chunky yarn (200g/80m)

Gauge:
8 stitches x 13 rows in stockinette makes a 4”x4” square

The pattern is suitable for beginners! You should be familiar with stockinette stitch! This pattern uses the following techniques: decreasing stitches, single chain crochet, and picking up stitches. I’ll be posting tutorials on my instagram!

Check on my instagram @karas.knit.eng and the tag #backandforthtop for more images!