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Caroline Top

By: Alexis Di Gregorio from knotions.com
Caroline Top
Caroline Top

"The Caroline Tunic is a versatile top that easily pairs with a pencil skirt or capris. This top is an excellent project for knitters of all levels. Using a simple stitch combination, this top is a nice project for a beginner looking to try something a little more challenging. The texture pattern across the bust, along with subtle waist shaping, highlights the feminine form. Pattern Notes Bust texture length will vary for each person, due to variations in bust size versus cup sizes. Save time by measuring as you go along."

Easy

Knitting Needle Size5 or 3.75 mm

Yarn Weight(1) Super Fine (27-32 stitches to 4 inches)

Instructions

Top Instructions Shoulders Using provisional method, CO 82 (92, 100, 110, 118, 126). Purl 1 row. Back Row 1 (RS): Sl 3 pwise wyib, k to end. Row 2 (WS): Sl 3 pwise wyif, p to end. Continue in patt until piece measures 4 (4.5, 4.75, 5.25, 6, 6.75)” [10.25 (11.5, 12, 13.5, 15.25, 17.25) cm] from CO edge, ending on a WS row. Dec Row (RS): Sl 3 pwise wyib, k1, ssk, k to 6 sts from end, k2tog, k to end – 2 sts dec’d. Next Row (WS): Sl 3 pwise wyif, p to end. Rep rows above 2 rows 7 (7, 7, 7, 7, 6) more times—66 (76, 84, 94, 102, 112) sts total. Work 2 rows even. Place sts on holder. Front With RS facing, rejoin yarn at provisional CO. Setup Row – Start Neck Opening (RS): Sl 3 pwise wyib, k25 (29, 31, 35, 37, 40), using Knitted Method, CO 2 sts, *k1, k2tog tbl, return 2 sts to Left needle; rep from * 27 (29, 33, 35, 38, 40) more times, k to end. Left Side Row 1 (WS): Sl 3 pwise wyif, p to end. Row 2 (RS): Sl 2 pwise wyib, k to end. Continue working these rows for 1” [2.5 cm], ending on a WS row. Neck Inc Row (RS): Sl 2 pwise wyib, k1, m1r, k to end—1 st inc’d. Row 2 (WS): Sl 2 pwise wyif, p to end. Repeat previous 2 rows 7 (9 , 10, 11, 13, 16) more times—36 (42, 45, 50, 54, 60) sts total Neck and Armhole Shaping (RS): Sl 2 pwise wyib, k1, m1r, k to 6 sts from end, k2tog, k to end. Row 2 (WS): Sl 2 pwise wyif, p to end. Repeat previous 2 rows 3 (2, 3, 3, 3, 1) more times—no change to stitch count. Break yarn leaving a long tail and place sts on holder. Right Side Row 1 (RS): Sl 3 pwise wyib, k to end. Row 2 (WS): Sl 2 pwise wyif, p to end. Continue working these rows for 1” [2.5 cm], ending on a WS row. Neck Inc Row (RS): Sl 3 pwise wyib, k to 3 sts from end, m1l, k to end—1 sts inc’d. Row 2 (WS): Sl 2 pwise wyif, p to end. Repeat previous 2 rows 7 (9 , 10, 11, 13, 16) times—36 (42, 45, 50, 54, 60) sts total. Neck and Armhole Shaping (RS): Sl 3 pwise wyib, k1, ssk, k to 3 sts from end, m1l, k to end. Row 2 (WS): Sl 2 pwise wyib, k to end. Repeat previous 2 rows 3 (2, 3, 3, 3, 1) more times—no change to stitch count. DO NOT BREAK YARN. Join Right and Left Sides With RS facing, return Left side to left needle, followed by Right side. Working yarn will be in the correct place to start working the Right side. Next Row (RS): Sl3 pwise wyib, k1, ssk, k to 6 sts from end of left side, k2tog, k to end—2 sts dec’d. Next Row (WS): Sl 3 pwise wyib, p to end. Rep previous 2 rows 2 (3, 2, 2, 2, 3) more times—66 (76, 84, 94, 102, 112) sts total. Work 2 rows even. Piece will now be worked in the round Joining Rnd: With RS facing, k to end of Front, place Back sts on Left needle with RS facing, k to end, pm and join for working in the round. 132 (152, 168, 188, 204, 224) sts total. Purl 3 rnds. Setup Rnd: *K6 (5, 6, 5, 6, 5), work Bust Texture over next 54 (66, 72, 84, 90, 102) sts, k6 (5, 6, 5, 6, 5); pm for side, rep from * 1 more time. Work evenly in patt until piece measures 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 3)” [2.5 (2.5, 5, 5, 5, 7.5) cm] from underarm. Note: Continue working Bust Texture, incorporating Decreases and Increases as needed, for approximately 8” [20.25 cm] or to the underside of bust. Dec Rnd 1: *K1, k2tog, work in patt to 3 sts from m, ssk, k1; sl m, rep from * 1 more time—4 sts dec’d. Rnds 2-8: Work even in patt. Rep Rnds 1-8 5 (4, 4, 3, 3, 3) more times—108 (132, 148, 172, 188, 208) sts remain. Work even in patt until piece measures 9 (9, 9, 9, 10, 10)” [22.75 (22.75, 22.75, 22.75, 25.5, 25.5) cm] from underarm. Inc Rnd 1: *K1, m1l, work in patt to 1 st from m, m1r, k1; sl m, rep from * 1 more time—4 sts inc’d. Rnds 2-6: Work even in patt. Rep Rnds 1-6 6 (5, 5, 4, 4, 4) more times—136 (156, 172, 192, 208, 228) sts total. Work even in patt until piece measures 18 (18, 18, 18, 18, 19)” [45.75 (45.75, 45.75, 45.75, 45.75, 48.25) cm] from underarm. Purl 2 rnds. BO pwise. Finishing Weave in ends. Block to schematic measurements.

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