Drop Stitch Top

A summer staple, this vest features a classic boat neck and hits the hipline, offering a flattering choice to wear solo or as a layering piece. This sleeveless top is worked from the bottom up in the round to the armholes. Front and back are then worked flat and the shoulders seamed for stability. The neckline and armholes are finished neatly with garter stitch.

SIZES
To fit bust: 76-81 86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132 cm (30-32 34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52 in)

RECOMMENDED EASE
The top is intended to fit with 5-10 cm (2-4 in) of positive ease, measured around chest. Sample shown in second size.

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust (at underarm): 86 95.5: 106: 115.5: 126: 135.5 cm (34.25 38.25: 42.25: 46.25: 50.25: 54.25 in)
Length (from top shoulder): 55 57: 58: 59: 60: 61 cm (21.75 22.5: 23: 23.25: 23.75: 24 in)

YARN
The Fibre Co. Canopy Fingering (50% baby alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo, 183 m (200 yd) per 50 g hank) in Sumac - 5 5: 6: 6: 8: 8 hanks

NEEDLES
2.25mm (US 1) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle (or size to obtain gauge)
3mm (US 2.5) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle (or size to obtain gauge)

For the larger sizes you may prefer to work with a 100 cm (40 in) circular needle.

EXTRAS
Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, darning needle.

TENSION
27 sts and 33 rnds / rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over Drop Stitch pattern using 3mm (US 2.5) needle.