The Agatha Knit Top was inspired by the witchy fall vibes of Halloween, but this blouse is super versatile for any season. It can easily transform into a preppy polo look and would look lovely in any color combination. The collar is the main feature of this piece and the body of the blouse is simple with a fitted style.

Pattern is knit in the round, bottom up and then separated for front and back panels and knit flat with decreases worked for the underarm and neck shaping. Sleeve stitches are picked up in the round and the pattern uses W&T short rows for a seamless set-in sleeve. The collar is knit in the round, then knit flat with increases worked at the center back for collar shaping.

The top is designed with 0-2” of positive ease, and 1” of positive ease for arm circumference.

MATERIALS
Yarn used for sample: Lion Brand LB Collection Mako Cotton (Main Color: Black, Contrast Color: White)
Yardage (MC): 450 (500, 565, 625, 685) (700, 750, 815, 865) yds
Yardage (CC): 75 (80, 90, 100, 105) (135, 150, 155, 160) yds
Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) 24-48” circulars for ribbing / US 7 (4.5mm) 24-48” circulars, or size needed to obtain gauge for body / Extra US 7 (4.5mm) or similar size for 3 needle bind off
Notions: Approx. 10 locking stitch markers, yarn holder or scrap yarn, tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape

TECHNIQUES USED
Knit in the round, K/P flat, K2tog/SSK decreases, M1R/M1L increases, W&T short rows, 3 needle BO, KTBL, SLPW

SIZING GUIDE
Based on bust circumferece
XS (28-30”), S (32-34”), M (36-38”), L (40-42”), XL (44-46”), 2XL (48-50”), 3XL (52-54”), 4XL (56-58”), 5XL (60-62”)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circ: 30.25 (33.75, 38.25, 41.75, 46.25) (49.75, 54.25, 57.75, 62.25)“
Length: 18.25 (19, 19.25, 19.5, 19.75) (19.75, 20, 20.5, 20.75)”
Full schematic available in pattern