The Cattleya Tie Top is all business in the front, party in the back. The kicky ties are an extension of the longer front and add an element of fun to a classic shell. This top is worked back and forth in separate pieces and seamed, so it’s ideal for tucking into your tote for some leisurely patio knitting.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 32 (35, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52)“ circumference at underarm. Top shown measures 35”; modeled with 3½” of positive ease.

Yarn Plymouth Yarn Cleo (100% mercerized Pima cotton; 125 yd 114 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #138 Pigtail, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 40” circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16” cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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

Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4” in St st on larger needle; 22 sts and 30 rows = 4” in lace patt on larger needle.

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NOTES

• This top is worked back and forth in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. The front is longer than the back and has a long strap to tie at the back.

• A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.

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