Spring Essential Top by Lion Brand Yarn

Spring Essential Top

Knitting
March 2010
yarn held together
Aran
+ DK
= Aran (8 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles with 1 strand each of A and B held together
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
5.0 mm (H)
1230 - 2150 yards (1125 - 1966 m)
S, M-L, 1X-2X
English
This pattern is available for free.
Errata available: lionbrand.com

Lion Brand Pattern #: 90082AD
Corrections applied Mar 25, 2010

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

SIZE: Adult (Multiple Sizes)
Sizes S, M-L, 1X-2X.

Finished Chest
37 (40, 48) in.
94 (101.5, 122) cm

Finished Length
25-1/2 (27-1/2, 30-1/2) in.
65 (70, 77.5) cm

(A) Recycled Cotton (Article #482) (4, 4, 5 balls)
(B) LB Collection® Cotton Bamboo (Article #487) (2, 3, 5 balls)

Knitting Needles - Size 4 (3.5 mm)
Knitting Needles - Size 10 (6 mm)
Crochet Hook - Size H-8 (5 mm) for neck edging
Stitch Holders

Gauge:
14 sts + 18 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) using larger needles with 1 strand each of A and B held together
21 sts + 30 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in K1, p1 Rib using smaller needles with 1 strand of A, slightly stretched.

Top is worked in one piece, beginning at lower back.

Features 5-1/2 inch K1P1 ribbing in A at bottom edge on smaller needles. Change to larger needle and 1 strand each of A and B held together for the top (stockinette stitch).

Cap sleeves are incorporated into body piece. V-neck features small overlap in front.

Construction schematics are provided.