Newton Corner Top by Sophie Veksler

Newton Corner Top

Knitting
July 2022
Sport (12 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette, worked flat
US 4 - 3.5 mm
375 - 1160 yards (343 - 1061 m)
28" - 60" bust
English
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This cabled tank top was inspired by a particularly twisty intersection in Newton, MA! Staggered 2x2 cables and a fun neckline detail make this a classy but sexy summer staple.

To see more finished object photos, or post your own, use #newtoncornertop on Instagram!

Sizing
A,B,C (D,E,F) {G,H,I}
To fit bust sizes:
Inches: 28-30, 32-34, 36-38 (40-42, 44-46, 48-50) {52-54, 56-58, 60-62}
Cm: 71-76, 81-86, 91-97 (102-107, 112-117, 122-127) {132-137, 142-147, 152-157}
Actual finished garment bust:
Inches: 23, 26, 30 (34, 38, 42) {46, 50, 54}
Cm: 58, 66, 76 (86, 97, 107) {117, 127, 137}

The garment is intended to fit with about -6” to -8” {-15 to -20 cm} ease at the bust, and have approximately -1” to 1” {-2.5 to 2.5cm} of ease through the body. If you’re in between sizes, size down, as the body is quite stretchy due to the ribbing.

Gauge
31sts x 30 rounds in 4” x 4” {10cm x 10cm} in body chart
22sts x 30 rounds in 4” x 4” {10cm x 10cm} in stockinette stitch, worked flat

Needles
Suggested: US 4 {3.5mm} circular needles or correct needle size to make gauge

Yarn
Premier Yarns Cotton Fair (sample in Succulent colorway)
2, 2, 2 (2, 3, 3) {3, 4, 4} skeins
Or any other yarn that meets gauge:
375, 450, 560 (640, 740, 840) {950, 1060, 1180} yards
343, 412, 512 (585, 677, 768) {869, 969, 1079} meters

Note: estimated yardage is for a body length of approximately 11” {28cm}. If you’d like to add length to the body, here is the estimated yardage for each extra inch {2.5cm}:
22, 26, 32 (35, 39, 44) {48, 52, 57} yards
20, 24, 29 (32, 36, 40) {44, 48, 52} meters

Notions

  • Stitch marker

  • Tapestry needle

  • Cable needle

  • Stitch Holders

  • Waste yarn

  • Crochet hook