Knit Top Grace (colorwork) by Valya Paskhina

Knit Top Grace (colorwork)

Knitting
August 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm sized needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
4.0 mm (G)
920 - 1380 yards (841 - 1262 m)
XXS to 5XL
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $8.00.

This is the step-by-step knitting pattern on how to create the intarsia top “Grace” with a unique construction.

Size: XXS-XS, S-M, L-XL, 2XL-3XL, 4XL-5XL
Bust Circumference: 31.5-33” (80-84) cm, 34.5” -36” (88-92) cm, 38.5 - 40” (98-102) cm, 42.5 - 45” (108-114)cm, 47 - 51” (120-130)cm

Skill level: intermediate, although the pattern is begginer friendly.

Skills needed: knitting flat, joining in the round, working German and Yo short rows, following the Charts.

Original yarn: Alp Natural Feza, 40% cotton, 40% viscose, 10% linen, 10% silk, 210m(230 yds) per 100 g skein.

Alternative yarn:
Holst Garn Tides (70% wool, 30% silk) 560m/ 612 yds per 100g skein, using 2 threads together;
Sandnes Garn Line (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% line) 110m/120 yds per 50g skein, using 2 threads together;
DMC Natura Just Cotton Denim (100% cotton) 75m/82 yds per 50g skein;
Mafil Antea (100% bourette silk) 85m/93 yds per 50g skein.

Suggested needles:
US size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle 32-40’’ (80-100cm) length cable; US 2 1/2 (3mm) circular needle 32-40’’ (80-100cm) length cable.

Notions:
Crochet hook 2 - 4 mm.
Tapestry needle, sewing needle, measuring tape, scissors, stitch markers, some waste yarn.

The digital PDF provides you with the clear written directions for all sizes, detailed instructions and video tutorials on the techniques used.

Happy knitting!