Park Slope Top by Mary Anne Benedetto

Park Slope Top

Knitting
March 2017
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 59 rows = 4 inches
in Large Squares chart on smaller needle
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
2200 - 3025 yards (2012 - 2766 m)
34.5 (41, 44.5, 47.5, 51)" body circumference
English German
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

This pullover is worked back and forth from the bottom up in pieces and seamed. The stunning mosaic stitch of this project is worked over dolman sleeves for a truly striking look.

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 34.5 (41, 44.5, 47.5, 51)“ body circumference (see Notes). Pullover shown measures 34.5”; modeled with 2.5” of positive ease.

Yarn Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% Targhee-Columbia wool: cast iron (MC), 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins; fossil (CC), 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins.

Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 32” circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 24 sts and 59 rows = 4” in Large Squares chart on smaller needle; 25 sts and 57 rows = 4” in Diamond chart on larger needle.

Note The increases for the sleeves begin near the bust. As a result, the sweater may have a looser fit than the body circumference would indicate.