Knitted Main Street Top

The Knitted Main Street Top is an absolute must-have for anyone looking to add a touch of cozy charm to their wardrobe. Crafted with soft, high-quality yarn, this top effortlessly combines style and comfort in one delightful piece. Its versatile design makes it perfect for both casual outings and dressier occasions, ensuring you'll always look effortlessly chic. Whether you pair it with jeans for a relaxed look or dress it up with a skirt for a more polished ensemble, this top is sure to become a staple in your closet. So go ahead, treat yourself to the Knitted Main Street Top and embrace the joy of stylish, cozy fashion!

Knit Main Street Top

Materials:

• Patons – Linen – 3.5oz/100g – 275 yd/251 m – 65% Cotton/35% Linen – Category 3 DK Light Yarn (16 wraps per inch)- 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) [5, 6, 6, 7] skeins
• Yarn Alternatives: Cascade Yarns Hampton, Knit Picks Comfy Sport, Patons (North America) Grace, Hobbii Seashell
• US 5 (3.75mm) needle
• US 4 (3.5mm) needle
• Tapestry Needle

Gauge: 4” x 4” = 24 sts x 30 rows

Size: XS (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X]

Garment bust circumference with ease: 33 (36, 39, 43, 47) [51, 55, 60, 65] inches

Garment waist width with ease: 13 (15, 17, 19, 21) [23, 25, 27, 29] inches

Garment hip width with ease: 17.5 (18.5, 20.5, 23.5, 25.5) [27.5, 29.5, 32, 34.5] inches

Garment length at back (front is .75 shorter): 24.75 (25.25, 25.5, 25.75, 26) [26.25, 26.25, 26.75, 26.75] inches

Wrapped stitches are not to be worked on the next row. They are considered an unworked stitch for that row.

Glossary:
RC= row count

Front
With the smaller needles, long tail cast on 104 (112, 124, 140, 152) [164, 176, 192, 208] stitches.

Work 6 rows of garter stitch.

Begin short rows for curved hem: Transfer stitches to larger needles. Knit 69 (75, 83, 93, 101) [109, 117, 128, 139] stitches. Wrap yarn around next unworked stitch. 35 (37, 41, 47, 51) [55, 59, 64, 69] stitches left unworked.

Turn work and purl 34 (38, 42, 46, 50) [54, 58, 64, 70] stitches. 35 (37, 41, 47, 51) [55, 59, 64, 69] stitches remaining unworked (not including those unworked at the beginning of the row). Wrap yarn around next unworked stitch.

Turn work and knit 54 (61, 67, 74, 80) [86, 93, 102, 112], picking up the wrap from the short row before and knitting it with the stitch it wraps. 15 (14, 16, 19, 21) [23, 24, 26, 27] stitches remaining unworked (not including those unworked at the beginning of the row). Wrap yarn around next unworked stitch.

Turn work and purl 74 (84, 92, 102, 110) [118, 128, 140, 154], picking up the wrap from the short row before and knitting it with the stitch it wraps. 15 (14, 16, 19, 21) [23, 24, 26, 27] stitches remaining unworked (not including those unworked at the beginning of the row). Wrap yarn around next unworked stitch.

Turn work and knit 84 (94, 103, 115, 124) [134, 144, 158, 172], picking up the wrap from the short row before and knitting it with the stitch it wraps. 5 (4, 5, 6, 7) [7, 8, 8, 9] stitches remaining unworked (not including those unworked at the beginning of the row). Wrap yarn around next unworked stitch.

Turn work and purl 94 (104, 114, 128, 138) [150, 160, 176, 190], picking up the wrap from the short row before and knitting it with the stitch it wraps. 5 (4, 5, 6, 7) [7, 8, 8, 9] stitches remaining unworked (not including those unworked at the beginning of the row). Wrap yarn around next unworked stitch.

Turn work and knit row, picking up the wrap from the short row before and knitting it with the stitch it wraps. Only unworked stitches remain at the beginning of the row.

Turn work and purl, picking up the wrap from the short row before and knitting it with the stitch it wraps. 104 (112, 124, 140, 152) [164, 176, 192, 208] total stitches in work. RC: 14

Knit in stockinette 5 (4, 4, 5, 5) [5, 5, 10, 2] rows. RC: 19 (18, 18, 19, 19) [19, 19, 24, 16]

Decrease 1 stitch at each edge of stockinette row, for a total of 2 stitches decreased. Knit in stockinette 4 (5, 5, 4, 4) [4, 4, 3, 3] rows without any decreases.
Repeat above step a total of 13 (11, 11, 13, 13) [13, 13, 15, 17] times to have a total of 78 (90, 102, 114, 126) [138, 150, 162, 174] sts. RC: 84

Increase 1 stitch at each edge of stockinette row, for a total of 2 stitches decreased. Knit in stockinette 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) [1, 1, 0, 0] rows without any increases.
Repeat above step a total of 11 (9, 8, 8, 8) [8, 8, 9, 11] times to have a total of 100 (108, 118, 130, 142) [154, 166, 180, 196] sts. RC: 106 (111, 108, 108, 108) [100, 100, 93, 95]

Knit in stockinette 6 (3, 4, 4, 0) [4, 0, 7, 1] rows. RC: 112 (114, 112, 112, 108) [104, 100, 100, 96]

Bind off 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) [7, 7, 8, 8] sts. Finish row in stockinette.
Bind off 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) [7, 7, 8, 8] sts. Finish row in stockinette.

Bind off 2 (4, 3, 3, 3) [3, 4, 4, 4] sts. Finish row in stockinette.
Bind off 2 (4, 3, 3, 3) [3, 4, 4, 4] sts. Finish row in stockinette.
Repeat above bind off section a total of 1 (1, 2, 2, 3) [3, 3, 4, 6] times. 90 (92, 98, 108, 114) [122, 128, 132, 132] sts. RC: 116 (118, 118, 118, 116) [112, 108, 110, 110]

Bind off 1 st. Finish row in stockinette.
Bind off 1 st. Finish row in stockinette.
Repeat above bind off section a total of 1 (1, 1, 3, 4) [7, 10, 10, 10] times. 88 (90, 96, 102, 106) [108, 108, 112, 112] sts. RC: 118 (120, 120, 124, 124) [126, 128, 130, 130]

Knit in stockinette 8 (8, 8, 6, 6) [6, 4, 4, 4] rows. RC: 126 (128, 128, 130, 130) [132, 132, 134, 134]

Neck decreases: Knit 41 (42, 45, 47, 49) [50, 50, 52, 52] stitches. Wrap yarn around next unworked stitch. Turn work and purl back to edge.

Knit row leaving 3 more stitches unworked than previous. Wrap yarn around next unworked stitch. Turn work and purl back to edge.
Repeat above for a total of 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) [4, 4, 4, 4] times and 32 (33, 36, 35, 37) [38, 38, 40, 40] stitches being worked on last repeat. RC: 134 (136, 136, 140, 140) [142, 142, 144, 144]

Knit row leaving 2 more stitches unworked than previous. Wrap yarn around next unworked stitch. Turn work and purl back to edge.
Repeat above for a total of 3 (3, 3, 2, 2) [2, 2, 2, 2] times and 26 (27, 30, 31, 33) [34, 34, 36, 36] stitches being worked on last repeat. RC: 140 (142, 142, 144, 144) [146, 146, 148, 148]

Knit row leaving 1 more stitches unworked than previous. Wrap yarn around next unworked stitch. Turn work and purl back to edge.
Repeat above for a total of 6 (6, 7, 7, 7) [8, 8, 8, 8] times and 20 (21, 23, 24, 26) [26, 26, 28, 28] stitches being worked on last repeat. RC: 152 (154, 156, 158, 158) [162, 162, 164, 164]

Knit in stockinette 16 (18, 18, 18, 18) [18, 18, 20, 20] rows. RC: 168 (172, 174, 176, 176) [180, 180, 184, 184]

Bind off 2 stitches. Knit row, do not knit the wrapped stitch or beyond.
Turn work and purl the row, decreasing one stitch at shoulder edge.
Repeat above section of bind offs for a total of 6 times. Remaining stitches in work 2 (3, 5, 6, 8) [8, 8, 10, 10]. RC: 180 (184, 186, 188, 188) [192, 192, 196, 196]

Bind off.

Transfer stitches so that you can begin to work other shoulder side. Repeat pattern from where you begin neck decreases, but reversing the fabric so that decreases will be on the other side of shoulder. When directions say knit then purl. If directions say purl then knit to stay with stockinette pattern.

Bind off.

For neck band: With smaller needles, work 6 rows of garter stitch, beginning by picking up 22 (24, 24, 24, 24) [24, 24, 26, 26] stitches along the straight inside edge, knit the remaining stitches on the needle, and pick up an additional 22 (24, 24, 24, 24) [24, 24, 26, 26] stitches along the other side of neck. Bind off.