Reflections Top by Sarah Shepherd

Reflections Top

Knitting
July 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in St st on larger needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
875 - 1225 yards (800 - 1120 m)
37 ½ (41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56, 59, 62)" circumference at underarm
English
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The Reflections Top gets its name from the mirrored geometric lace pattern that adorns the front and back. The top is worked in two separate pieces from the bottom up, then seamed. Layer this transitional piece over a turtleneck or button-up shirt for a sophisticated look.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 37 ½ (41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56, 59, 62)“ circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 41”; modeled with 7” of positive ease.

Yarn Harrisville Designs silk & wool (70% fine wool, 30% silk; 175 yd 160 m/ 1 ¾ oz 50 g): #212 Gravel, 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7) skeins.

Needles Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): straight. Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 32 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles; 21 sts and 32 rows = 4” in lace patt.

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NOTES

  • This top is worked back and forth in pieces from the bottom up and seamed.

  • When working the front, after working five repeats of the chart, the markers are moved to before the first repeat box and after the second repeat box, rather than where they are shown on the chart.