Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 33 1/4 (36 3/4, 40, 43 1/4, 46 3/4, 50, 53 1/4, 56 3/4, 60)“ circumference at underarm. Shell shown measures 40”; modeled with 1” of negative ease.

Yarn Drops Cotton Merino (50% wool, 50% cotton; 120 yds 110 m/13/4 oz 50 g): #28 Powder, 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11) balls.

Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 32” circular (cir) and set of doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” in Chart A patt on larger needles.

NOTES
• For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting glossary at www.interweave.com/interweave-knitting-glossary.

• This top is worked in the round from the bottom to the armholes. The piece is then split at the underarm, and the front and back are completed separately by working flat.

• Shoulder shaping is worked with German short rows.

• Slip stitches purlwise with yarn in back except where indicated otherwise.