My summer top is knitted using short rows to make a series of parallel and angled lines. The main body is knitted sideways, with full length stripes and short row sections. The garter stitch edgings at the side openings and the lower edge are created when knitting this section sideways.
The lines of knitting are emphasised by contrasting yarn shades. I have used King Cole Bamboo Cotton in shades Opal, Crimson and Aqua. This DK weight yarn has lovely drape and works really well in this summer top.
After knitting the body sideways, the upper part of the top is picked up from the side/ top of the body. Then the neck and shoulders are also worked in short rows and stripes. After joining the shoulder seams, the cap sleeves are picked up and worked in short rows.

Sizes

• 8: to fit bust 81cm (32”); actual bust 86.5cm (34”); actual length 49cm (19.25”)
• 10: to fit bust 86cm (34”); actual bust 92.5cm (36.5”); actual length 49cm (19.25”)
• 12: to fit bust 91cm (36”); actual bust 98cm (38.5”); actual length 50cm (19.75”)
• 14: to fit bust 97cm (38”); actual bust 101.5cm (40”); actual length 50cm (19.75”)
• 16: to fit bust 102cm (40”); actual bust 106.5cm (42”); actual length 52cm (20.5”)
• 18: to fit bust 107cm (42”); actual bust 113cm (44.5”); actual length 52cm (20.5”)
• 20: to fit bust 112cm (44”); actual bust 118cm (46.5”); actual length 52cm (20.5”)
• 22: to fit bust 117cm (46”); actual bust 124.5cm (49”); actual length 54.5cm (21.5”)
• 24: to fit bust 122cm (48”); actual bust 131cm (51.5”); actual length 54.5cm (21.5”)

Gauge

• 21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.75mm needles.
• 21 sts and 38 rows to 10cm over garter st on 3.25mm needles, relaxed.

Yarn Requirements
King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK, 100g.

• A: 527 - Opal

• B: 634 - Crimson

• C: 576 - Aqua

• 8 - 10: 2A, 1B, 1C

• 12 - 22: 3A, 1B, 1C

• 24: 4 A, 1B, 2C

Needles and Accessories

• 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles
• 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• 4 locking stitch markers