Knitted Beautiful Top

Oh, how delightful it is to wear a knitted beautiful top! The intricate patterns and soft texture make it a cozy and stylish addition to any outfit. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or simply want to feel fabulous on a casual day out, a knitted top is the perfect choice. Plus, the joy of handcrafted knits adds a touch of warmth and charm to your wardrobe. So go ahead, embrace the beauty of a knitted top and enjoy feeling both comfy and chic at the same time!

SIZE

XS [S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL] (shown in size M)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Bust: 30[33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48] inches
• Hip: 33.25[37.25, 40, 425, 46.5, 49.25, 52] inches
• Length: 18[19, 20, 20.5, 21, 22] inches

MATERIALS

• Debbie Bliss Cotton Angora [80% cotton/20% angora; 98yd/90m per 50g ball]; color: #07; 4[5, 5, 6, 7, 8] balls
• 1 set US #8/5mm straight needles
• 24-inch (for smaller sizes) or 32-inch (for larger sizes) US #8/5mm circular needle
• Spare circular needle, US 8/5mm or smaller
• 6 stitch markers: 1 in color A, 2 in color B, 3 in color C
• Six small stitch holders

GAUGE

18 sts/24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Twist: Holding your right needle still, bring the left needle forward, under the edge of the fabric, back and up to meet the right needle. The CO edge and the row you have knit will twist up between the needles and curl down beneath your needle again, so you are ready to keep knitting. When subsequent rows have been knit, this twisted edge forms wavy scallops.

S2KP: Slip next 2 sts together, as if to k2tog; knit next st, pass slipped sts over. This forms a centered double decrease.

Three-Needle Bind Off:

Hold both pieces of knitting with right sides together.

*Insert needle into first st on front needle and first st on back needle, and knit them together. Repeat this for the next st on the front and back needles. Draw the first st worked over the second st.*

Repeat from * to * until all sts have been bound off. Break yarn and draw through remaining st.

DIRECTIONS

Body

Using circular needle, CO 150[168, 180, 192, 210, 222, 234] sts. Do not join work. Beg with a RS row, work 6 rows in stockinette st.

Next Row [RS]: K3, twist, [k6, twist] to last 3 sts, k3.

Join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker A to mark beg of round, k75[84, 90, 96, 105, 111, 117], place marker B to mark side "seam", k to end.

Work 8 rounds in stockinette st.

Next Round: [K1, ssk, k to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1] twice. 4 sts decreased.

K 9[7, 11, 11, 10, 10, 10] rounds.

Repeat these 10[8, 12, 12, 11, 11, 11] rounds 3[4, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4] times more. 134[148, 164, 176, 190, 202, 214] sts rem.

Cont in stockinette st until work measures 11[11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 13, 13] inches.

Next Round: Remove marker, k5, place these 5 sts and last 5 sts of previous round on st holder; k to 5 sts after next marker, place 10 sts just worked on st holder, removing marker; k to end. Front and back each have 57[64, 72, 78, 85, 91, 97] sts. Set aside; do not break yarn.

Sleeves

Using new ball of yarn and straight needles, CO 54[60, 60, 60, 66, 72, 72] sts, leaving an 8-inch tail.

Beg with a RS row, work 4 rows in stockinette st.

Next Row [RS]: K3, twist, [k6, twist] to last 3 sts, k3.

Work 2 rows in stockinette st.

Next Row [WS]: P5, place these 5 sts on st holder, p to end, place last 5 sts on st holder. 44[50, 50, 50, 56, 62, 62] sts rem. Place first sleeve on hold on spare needle; make second sleeve in the same way.

Yoke

Sizes XS, XL, 2XL, 3XL Only:

Pick up body; beg where yarn is attached, place marker A to mark beg of round (this will be back left shoulder), k sts from one sleeve onto circular needle, place marker C to mark raglan decrease point, k first 28[_, _, _, 42, 45, 48] sts from front of sweater, place marker B to mark front center decrease point, k rem sts from front of sweater, place marker C, k sts from rem sleeve, place marker C, k first 28[_, _, _, 42, 45, 48] sts from back of sweater, place marker B to mark back center decrease point, k rem sts from back of sweater. 202[_, _, _, 282, 306, 318] sts.

Sizes S, M, L Only:

Pick up body; beg where yarn is attached, place marker A to mark beg of round (this will be back left shoulder), k sts from one sleeve onto circular needle, place marker C to mark raglan decrease point, k first _[31, 35, 38, _, _, _] sts from front of sweater, place marker B to mark front center decrease point, k2tog, k rem sts from front of sweater, place marker C, k sts from rem sleeve, place marker C, k first _[31, 35, 38, _, _, _] sts from back of sweater, place marker B to mark back center decrease point, k2tog, k rem sts from back of sweater. _[226, 242, 254, _, _, _]] sts.

All Sizes:

Decrease Round: K1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before first marker C, ssk, k3, k2tog, k to 1 st before first marker B, *slip next st to right needle, remove marker, replace st on left needle, place marker on right needle, S2KP*, k to 4 sts before second marker C, ssk, k3, k2tog, k to 3 sts before third marker C, ssk, k3, k2tog, k to 1 st before second marker B, repeat from * to *, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 12 sts decreased.

K 1 round.

Repeat these 2 rounds 7[8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14] times more. 106[118, 122, 122, 126, 138, 138] sts rem.

Fitting Note: To ensure a good fit, slip all sts to waste yarn and try on garment. If neckline is too wide, work one or more additional decrease rounds. Each decrease round will reduce neckline width by slightly more than 2.5 inches.

BO round: [K2tog tbl, slip st from right needle to left needle without twisting] to last 2 sts, k2tog tbl. Break yarn and draw through rem st.

FINISHING

Sew sleeve seams.

Replace held sts of one sleeve and held sts of corresponding underarm on needles. Join using Three-Needle Bind Off. Repeat for other underarm.

Weave in ends and block lightly, so that center decreases and edgings will lay flat.