Dowling Top by Blazenka Simic-Boro

Dowling Top

Knitting
February 2024
Sport (12 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Chart patt.
US 4 - 3.5 mm
828 - 1656 yards (757 - 1514 m)
33 1/2 (38 1/2, 43 1/4, 45 1/2, 50 1/2, 55 1/4, 57 1/2, 62 1/2)" bust circumference.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Simple, easy-to-memorize lace is worked from side-to-side to create the subtle look of vertical stripes in this boxy, stress free tee. Extra-fine Merino wool blended with cotton and cashmere gives this design its gentle drape and soft feel. It would be stunning in any one of Fibra Natura Ravello’s 16 shades.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 2

Finished Size 33 1/2 (38 1/2, 43 1/4, 45 1/2, 50 1/2, 55 1/4, 57 1/2, 62 1/2)“ bust circumference. Top shown measures 43 1/4”; modeled with 6 1/4” positive ease.

Yarn Fibra Natura Ravello (75% cotton, 16% extrafine Merino wool, 9% recycled cashmere; 207 yd 190 m/1 3/4 oz 50 g; #109 Sea Whisper, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8) balls. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Size G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook; markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 23 sts and 40 rows = 4” in Chart patt.

NOTES
• For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting glossary at www.interweave.com/interweave-knitting-glossary.

• This top is knit back and forth from side to side in two pieces, then sewn together.

• This top has asymmetrical armhole shaping. The front and back pieces each have a small extension on one side that forms the underarm panel. The right underarm panel is an extension of the back; the left underarm panel is an extension of the front.