A flattering top with a cross front makes this a perfect top for every summer outfit.

Back is worked in one piece. Front Surplice is worked from side to side, and twisted in center. Lower Front is picked up along lower edge of surplice and worked down. Front straps are picked up along upper edge of surplice and worked up.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (36, 40, 44) 48, 52, 56, 60 {64, 68, 72}“ (91.5, 101.5, 112) 122, 132, 142, 152.5 {162.5, 172.5, 183} cm
Length: (21, 21½, 22) 22, 22½, 22½, 23 {23½, 24, 24½}” / (53.5, 54.5, 56) 56, 57, 57, 58.5 {59.5, 61, 62} cm
Shown in size 40” / 101.5 cm. Recommended ease: Approximatly 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.

YARN
BERROCO PIMA 100 (100 grs): (3, 4, 4) 5, 5, 5, 6 {6, 7, 7} hanks #8401 Magnolia

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Knitting needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 double-pointed needle, size 5 / 3.75 mm
Crochet hook, size 7 (US) / 4.5 mm

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles
27 sts and 30 rows = 4” in k1, p1 ribbing on smaller needles