The Between Ebb And Flow Top is a sleeveless top with a simple silhouette and a colour-block design made from four shades. It is knitted from the top down in stocking (stockinette) stitch, using the intarsia technique to create a simple abstract motif at the front and back.

First, knit each strap separately, increasing on both sides. After joining the straps, knit the front and back with the intarsia motif, still continuing the colour-block design. After adding a 2 x 2 rib at the bottom, sew together the side seams, except for at the ribs, to create a split hem at the bottom.

SIZES
Sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 are designed to fit a bust circumference of: 76 (86) 96 (106) 116 (126) 136 (146) 156cm / 30 (34) 38 (42) 46 (50) 54 (57) 61in.

The Between Ebb And Flow Top is designed to be worn with approx. 3–16cm (1¼–6¼in) positive ease.

YARN
Two strands of lace-weight yarn held double or, alternatively, use one strand of a 4-ply (fingering weight) yarn. You will need four shades. You will also need waste yarn for casting on.

Please note, that these quantities are only estimates. These quantities are for if you are using the yarn held double. If using a single strand, halve the quantities.

C1: 213 (238) 264 (289) 323 (357) 391 (425) 451m
/ 232 (260) 289 (316) 353 (391) 428 (465) 493yds
C2: 170 (204) 238 (247) 281 (315) 332 (374) 408m
/ 186 (223) 260 (270) 307 (344) 363 (409) 446yds
C3: 255 (281) 306 (349) 374 (408) 442 (476) 510m
/ 279 (307) 335 (381) 409 (446) 484 (521) 558yds
C4: 196 (230) 264 (281) 315 (357) 374 (408) 451m
/ 214 (251) 289 (307) 344 (391) 409 (446) 493yds

Yarn used in sample: ITO Kinu (100 per cent silk noil, 425m / 464yds) – 50g / 1¾oz), held double.

Colourway for sample 1:
C1: 359 Persimmon, 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 cone(s)
C2: 393 Pale Blue, 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 cone(s)
C3: 491 Mint, 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 cone(s)
C4: 487 Mustard, 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 cone(s)

Colourway for sample 2:
C1: 394 Aqua
C2: 399 Peach
C3: 360 Cayenne Red
C4: 374 Pool Green

NEEDLES
3mm (US 2.5) circular needles, or size needed to obtain the correct tension (gauge), for the body and 2.5mm (US 1.5) circular needles for the ribbing.

TENSION (GAUGE)
19 sts x 31 rows to 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) in stocking (stockinette) stitch, measured after washing and blocking.

SKILL LEVEL
2 of 5