Tide Pool Top by Megan Nodecker

Tide Pool Top

Knitting
March 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 5 - 3.75 mm
685 - 1096 yards (626 - 1002 m)
32.75 (36.25, 40.75, 45, 48.75, 52.25)" bust circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

A picot-edge hem, adjustable halter top, and stockinette A-line body comprise the Tide Pool Top. The yarn is a blend of wool, cotton, linen, and silk, making it super smooth and cool for summertime.

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 32.75 (36.25, 40.75, 45, 48.75, 52.25)“ bust circumference. Top shown measures 36.25”; modeled with 4.75” of positive ease.

Yarn The Fibre Co. Luma (50% merino wool, 25% organic cotton, 15% linen, 10% silk; 137 yd / 1.75 oz): ciel, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24–32” circular, depending on size you are making, and set of 2 double-pointed. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers; spare circular needle; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 31 rows = 4” in St st.

Notes This top is worked in the round from the top down. The front is worked separately back and forth to the underarms and the stitches are placed on a holder. The left and right back are worked separately to the underarms. The three pieces are then joined and worked in the round to the lower edge.