Morellet Top by Lana Jois

Morellet Top

Knitting
May 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
825 - 1815 yards (754 - 1660 m)
34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70)" circumference at underarm
English
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Reminiscent of the work of French abstract artist François Morellet, the front and back of this top are each cleverly worked starting from the center block and working in the round out to the edges. The ribbed neckline and shoulder details beautifully accentuate the curves of the upper body without distracting from the garment’s bold linework.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70)“ circumference at underarm. Top shown measures 42”; modeled with 5¾” of positive ease.

Yarn Brooklyn Tweed Dapple (60% Merino wool, 40% organic cotton; 165 yd 151 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #765 Blueprint (MC), 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins; #785 Plinth (CC), 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16” and 32–40” circular (cir), depending on size you are making, and set of doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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

Gauge 18 sts and 30 rnds = 4” in St st.

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NOTES

  • This top is worked in two separate pieces and seamed. Each piece is worked from the center out in the round and then the corners are worked back and forth. Stitches are picked up for the upper and lower edgings.