Tea Time Top by Kristen TenDyke

Tea Time Top

Knitting
February 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch with largest Needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
33.25 (35.75, 38.5, 41.25, 43.75, 46.5, 49.25, 51.75, 54.5, 57.25, 59.75)" bust circumference
English
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Luxurious yarn, delicate lace, and a flattering silhouette make this sweater perfect for all occasions—even tea with the queen! And it’s easier than it looks. Instead of using decreases, Kristen TenDyke changed needle sizes to achieve the waist shaping, so the lace pattern isn’t affected. Her method for set-in sleeves produces a perfect match between armhole and sleeve cap. You’ll never want to go back to sewing in sleeves after you try this technique.

Finished measurements
Bust: 33.25 (35.75, 38.5, 41.25, 43.75, 46.5, 49.25, 51.75, 54.5, 57.25, 59.75)“
Length: 24.25 (24.5, 24.75, 25.25, 25.5, 25.75, 26.25, 26.5, 26.75, 27.25, 27.5)”
Shown in size 35.75”, modeled with 1.75” of positive ease

Yarn
6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10) skeins of Acadia by The Fibre Company (distributed by Kelbourne Woolens), 60% merino wool, 20% baby alpaca, 20% silk (145 yds/50g) in color Summersweet

Needles
U.S. size 3 (3.25mm) 32” circular needle, or size required for gauge
U.S. size 4 (3.5mm) 32” circular needle
U.S. size 5 (3.75mm) 32” circular needle and set of 5 DPNs, or size required for gauge

Notions
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle

Gauge
21 sts and 25 rows = 4” (10cm) in St st using largest needle; 28 sts = 6.25” (16cm) and 18 rows = 3” (12.5cm) in lace patt using largest needle; 28 sts = 5.5” (14cm) and 18 rows = 2” (10cm) in lace patt using smallest needle.