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Whirlwind Top
The Whirlwind Top is all about relaxation and mindfulness—focus on your breathing while this top (almost) knits itself. It’s worked in the round from the top down and features a simple lace pattern at the hem and raglan armholes, making it a wonderful travel project.
Difficulty Intermediate
Yarn Weight 3
Finished Size 32 (36¼, 40½, 44¾, 48, 52¼)“ circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 36¼”; modeled with 6¼“ of positive ease.
Yarn Fibra Natura Unity (36% wool, 28% cotton, 18% linen, 18% bamboo; 262 yd (240 m)/3½ oz (100 g)): #108 silver blue, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) balls. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24” and 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 28 rows = 4” in St st; 16 sts and 26 rows = 4” in Lace patt.
For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting glossary at www.interweave.com/interweave-knitting-glossary.
NOTES
- This top is worked in the round from the top down.
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- First published: December 2018
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