This top is worked in the round from the lower edge to the underarm, then the front and back are worked separately back and forth.

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Sizes

Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL), {3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL}: to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50), {52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66}”/70-75 (80-85, 90-95, 100-105, 110-115, 120-125), {130-135, 140-145, 150-155, 160-165} cm.

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Finished Measurements

34 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52), {56, 60, 64, 70}”/85 (90, 100, 110, 120, 130), {140, 150, 160, 175} cm bust circumference.

The top shown measures 36”/101.5 cm; modeled with 4”/10 cm of positive ease.

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Yarn

DK weight yarn (approximate amounts): 730 (760, 860, 940, 1030, 1120), {1200, 1280, 1370, 1500} yards/668 (695, 786, 860, 941, 1024), {1097, 1170, 1253, 1372} m.

Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton (100% cotton; 109 yds/100 m in 1¾ oz/50 g): #223 cactus, 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11), {12, 12, 13, 14} balls.

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Needles

US 6/4mm and US 5/3.75mm: 24”/60 cm circular needles.

US 5/3.75mm: 16”/40 cm circular needles.

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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Notions

Markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holders, cable needle.

 

Gauge

20 stitches and 27 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Reverse Stockinette stitch on size US 6/4 mm needle, after blocking.

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Difficulty: Intermediate.