Waterlily Top by Katy Ryan

Waterlily Top

Knitting
February 2006
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch (St st) worked in the round on size 11 (8 mm) needle
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 13 - 9.0 mm
468 - 624 yards (428 - 571 m)
30¾ (34¾, 38¾, 42¾)" (78 [88.5, 98.5, 108.5] cm) bust circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Interweave SKU: EP0164

Pattern description from Interweave Knits, Spring 2006:
A graceful frilled hem and soft variegated color make this top reminiscent of Monet’s famous waterlilies. The shaped tunic is worked in the round to the armhole, then the front and back are worked separately. The front half of the fitted bodice is worked on the bias - the stitches slant toward the center, while the back is worked straight up in the usual way. Eyelets add a decorative touch to the center front and back and outline the edges of the tunic’s V-neckline.

Finished Size: 30¾ (34¾, 38¾, 42¾)“ (78 [88.5, 98.5, 108.5] cm) bust circumference.

Yarn: Colinette Giotto (50% cotton, 40% rayon, 10% nylon; 156 yd [144 m]/100 g): #101 Monet, 3 (3, 3, 4) skeins. Yarn distributed by Unique Kolours.

Needles: Size 10½ (6.5 mm), 11 (8 mm) and 13 (9 mm): 24” (60-cm) circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Spring 2006

Notes from Interweave Knits, Spring 2006:

  • “The top is worked in the round to the armhole, then the front and back are worked separately in rows to the shoulders.”
  • “The front bodice is worked on the bias; the back is worked conventionally.”