A garter-trimmed peplum decreases the fitted body of a 60s-inspired top.

Sizes 29¾ (32¾, 36, 38¾, 41¾, 44½, 47¼, 50¼ )“ bust circumference; shown in size 32¾”
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Classic Silk (50% cotton, 30% silk, 20% nylon; 135 yd 123 m/50 g):
• #6979 red grape, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins
Gauge 20½ sts and 32 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24–32” circular (cir) needle, depending on size you are making
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24” cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle