Whether you choose to wear this as a sleeveless top or a vest, you’ll get lots of use out the versatility of this piece. Originally worked in North Light Fibers Seaside, I’ve reimagined it in a 100% cotton yarn and added another size, it’s perfect as a sleeveless top for summer or layering as a vest in cooler weather.
The body is worked in the round in classic sand rib with a self-start, waist shaping is added to give this top a more flattering fit. Once you reach the armholes, the body is divided and the front and back are worked separately to the shoulders. Wrap and turn short-rows give some shaping to the shoulders, then the stitches are joined using Three-Needle Bind-Off. Narrow bands of garter stitch (just 3 rounds) edge the neck and armholes.
This reimagined version has the same gauge as the original pattern.
Finished Measurements:
Bust: 30 3/4 (34 3/4, 38 3/4, 42 3/4, 46 3/4, 50 3/4, 54 3/4)“ / 78 (88.5, 98.5, 108.5, 118.5, 129, 139) cm
Length: 19 1/2 (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)” / 49.5 (51, 53.5, 56, 58.5, 61, 63.5) cm
Yarn:
DK weight cotton, 520 (595, 691, 793, 898, 1008, 1118) yds / 475 (544, 632, 725, 821, 922, 1022) m
Shown in color #20 Bark, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls