About this top

In the summer I like to have a cover-up that will cover my neck and shoulders but doesn’t have too much fabric at the front. This piece is a top-down raglan knit that is not meant to meet at the front, so it isn’t a traditional cardigan, and is more like a bolero. It has a lace back, with cables that frame the sides. The Seed Stitch border gives the piece structure and adds to the overall texture. The sleeves are meant to cover the shoulders, but not go very far down the arm.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: S (M) L (XL) 2X

Bust: 32-34” (36-38”) 40-42” (44-46”) 48-50”

Yarn

• Holst Garn Tides 2-ply yarn, mixed by 70% Pure New Wool and 30% Silk, 287 meters/314 yards per 50g. Shown in Dune. 3 (3) 3 (3) 4 balls or approximately 640, (733), 833, (940), 1014 yards / 585 (671), 762, (858), 929 meters of Fingering weight yarn. Yardage for a 20cmx20cm swatch has been included in the calculations
• If you choose to make the top longer, you will need more yarn; please plan accordingly.

Needles & Notions

• 32” (80cm) or longer US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
• 60” (152cm) or longer US 4 (3.5mm) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge (optional) it will be used to hold stitches, or you may choose to use waste yarn
• 3.5mm DPN’s or size needed to obtain gauge, or a needle long enough for magic loop (for sleeves)
• Cable needle
• Stitch markers (optional but strongly recommended)
• Darning needle

Gauge after blocking
23 sts and 39 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch