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TOP DOWN TOGS is a whole book full of patterns worked from the top down. Here’s the table of contents which includes sizing, machine info and gauges.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Top Down Thinking an overview & how to convert bottom up patterns to top down………..page 3
Top Down Vest for Tots……………………………………………………………………………………………………page 4
Finished chest 26, 28, 30” using #4 yarn on bulky, Bond and many mid-gauge machines.
Top Down Pullover for Tots …………………………………………………………………………………………….page 10
This adds a sleeve pattern to the vest pattern just above, making a long sleeved pullover in the same style and gauge.
Top Down Vest for Adults………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 7
Finished chest sizes: 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 52 using robust #4 or light #5 yarn. This is for Bulky and Bond machines. Some gauge variations based on keyplate sizes are included.
Top Down Pullover for Adults…………………………………………………………………………………………page 15
This adds a sleeve pattern to the vest just pattern above making a long sleeved unisex pullover in the same style and gauge.
Top Down Vest for Kids to Small Adults……………………………………………………………………..page 11
Using #3 yarn in the adult pattern from page 7 gives chest sizes from 29.8, 31.3, 32.7, 34.2, 35.6, 37.8. This chapter describes how to use the pattern on a mid-gauge machine and includes a single bed method that does not require reforming of stitches for trimming the neckline and armholes
Top Down Pullover for Kids to Small Adults……………………………………….……………………….page 12
This adds a sleeve pattern to the vest just pattern above making a long sleeved unisex pullover in the same style and gauge.
Ten Minute Top Down Topper hat….…………………………………………………………………………..page 13
5 sizes and 4 gauges to fit anyone and be made on any machine.
Simple Top Down T…………………………………………….………………………………………………………………page 16
9 sizes fit little girls to medium ladies. 5 gauges for any machine. Largest size finishes to bust 42
Small Fairisle Accent shown in the Simple Top Down T………………………………….……..page 21
Top Down Baby Shirt……………………………………………………………………………………………………………page 18
One size for newborn-3 months. 3 gauges so any machine may be used.
Top Down Party Pants for Baby Girls…………………………………….……………………………………page 22
Standard machines only. 3 sizes from newborn to 18 months. All use the same instructions. Size variation is created by changing yarns and stitch size
Top Down Tote 3 sizes for Brother and Singer/Studio/Silver Reed standards.….page 23
Kerchief Shawl in several sizes and gauges. Must have fairisle or thread lace capability. This is not technically a top down design. It is worked from center back to tail. But I included it as it seemed in keeping with the theme of approaching the work from a less usual direction .…Page 29
Top Down Fingertip Friends……………………………………………………………………………………….……page 34
Finger puppets knitted from hair to hem. One pattern using DK yarn and a little Lion Fun Fur works for standard, mid-gauge and bulky machines. Very quick project fun to do with kids. The knitting and decorating is very basic and they can certainly help.
Top Down Downtown Cardigan…………………………………………………………………………………….…..page 36
Bust sizes finish to 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54. #4 yarn. Bulky & mid-gauge machines. Ribber optional. Some of the details may be omitted to make a basic cardigan.
Top Down Tunic………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………page 41
Finished sizes 39-55 using #3 yarn and a mid-gauge machine. Bulkies can make some sizes

eBook published in September 2018 by The Answer Lady

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