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Criss Cross Top
MATERIALS
- 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7) skeins of Purl Soho’s Worsted Twist, 100% merino wool. We used the color Wheat Flour.
- US 6, 24-inch circular needles
- US 6, 32-inch or 40-inch circular needles (depending on sweater size)
- Two US 6 double pointed needles
- Stitch markers
- 4 removable stitch markers
- A cable stitch holder
- Stitch holders or scrap yarn
GAUGE
20 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches in reverse stockinette stitch
SIZES
34½ (37¾, 41, 44¼, 47¼, 50½)
To fit actual chest circumference 31–33 (34–36, 37–39, 40–42, 43–45, 47–49) inches, with approximately 2–4 inches of ease
Finished Chest Circumference: 34½ (37¾, 41, 44¼, 47¼, 50½) inches
Finished Length From Top Of Shoulder: 21¼ (22¾, 23¼, 24¾, 25¼, 26¾) inches
SAMPLE: The top pictured here is size 34½ inches modeled with 2½ inches of ease.
NOTES
SLIP STITCHES
Slip stitches purlwise unless directed otherwise.
Ssp (SLIP SLIP PURL)
Slip 2 stitches knitwise, one at a time, return them to left-hand needle in new orientation, purl them together through back loops. 1 stitch decreased
For our photo tutorial, please visit our Purl 2 Together Through Back Loop Tutorial.
Sssp (SLIP SLIP SLIP PURL)
Slip 3 stitches knitwise, one at a time, return them to left-hand needle in new orientation, purl them together through back loops. 2 stitches decreased
P3tog (PURL 3 TOGETHER)
Insert right-hand needle into next 3 stitches purlwise and purl them together. 2 stitches decreased
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- First published: August 2018
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