Orbit Topper by Therese Chynoweth

Orbit Topper

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Knitting
June 2016
Sport (12 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1090 yards (997 m)
One Size
English
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This beautiful tear-drop shaped topper is our new most-favorite design (if ever there can be such a thing!) Short rows are used to their best advantage in three colorways of solid Mango Moon Mulberry Meadow. Able to be worn in a variety of ways, this top will complement any outfit.

Materials:
Mango Moon Mulberry Meadow (75% superwash merino, 25% mulberry silk; 218 yds/199 m per 1¾ oz/50 g)
3 balls, color 5655 Reflection (A)
2 balls, color 5652 Beeswax (B)
1 ball, color 5654 Deep Lilac (C)
Size U.S. 5 (3.75 mm), 24” (60 cm) and 32” (80 cm) or longer circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
Cable Needle
Tapestry Needle

Gauge:
19 sts and 44 rounds/rows over garter st = 4”/10cm
Adjust needle sizes as needed to obtain the correct gauge.

Finished Measurements:
Top circumference: 28”/71 cm
Bottom circumference: 58¼“/148 cm
Length along short side: about 16”/40.5 cm
Length along long side: about 24”/61 cm