Veera, Joji, Veera, Joji, Veera, Veera…pretty much my knit repertoire at present. I’m obsessed! As with all Veera designs, I have come to anticipate a really interesting construction, a simple design but (hidden) detailed finish and a lovely, feminine fit - this Summer top delivers this and so much more. Check out the asymmetric hem and ruched waist detail - design perfection!

Talking of the construction…

The construction is really new to me and I couldn’t quite visualise it and so, I had to sketch it out on paper for it to finally ‘click’. And so, I’ve taken pics of each stage (last image) in the hope it may act as a visual prompt.

Directions as follows:

(I) you knit the upper back (top left image). (II) pick up stitches and work the right shoulder (top right image), followed by the left shoulder (bottom left image). (III) shoulders are then joined (following neckline shaping) and stitches cast on to form the front panel (bottom right image). Back and front panels are later joined and worked in the round.

Yarn: I’ve been waiting very patiently for the perfect design for my precious two skeins of Oslo Micro Dyery Merino, purchased last Summer. The merino is silky and dyed in the most delicate yet striking shade. I cannot take my eyes off it! Limited by less than 800 metres, it was inevitable that these skeins would become a Summer top or maybe a very special shawl. Once Interpretations 5 was released, decision was made. Knitted up, the fabric is silky and light and the drape perfect - especially required with that loose fit and asymmetric design element.

Yardage: managed to just squeeze this top out using just two skeins. Left with about 10 meters spare. phew!

Mods: a few mods to the ‘finish’.

1) Hem: I’ve simply opted to knit a garter stitch hem. I’d like to say this has been purposefully done, but actually, whilst watching The Bridge (Series 4) and reading subtitles, I managed to partially read the directions. All I read was ‘garter stitch’ and went ahead. Only to discover the finish is actually, ‘garter stitch ribbing’ - doh! Anyhow, I decided to continue on as I rather liked the result and I wanted a bit of weight to the hem to help with drape and flow.

2) Similarly, I’ve altered the finish for the neckline. I couldn’t quite ‘get’ the ‘Knit one below’ round - I did it, but wasn’t won over by the finish. I’ve knitted 4 rows of plain stockinette instead.

3) Length: I’ve reduced the length by about an inch due to yarn limitations. However, the length is just perfect, I think. With the highest point of the hem, sitting midway on hips. I’m about 5ft 8” in height.

Gauge: I’ve used a 4mm for neckline, hem and sleeves. A 4.5mm for the body. Gauge attained perfectly.

Size: XS 34” = this design is for a loose fit (4-5” of positive ease recomended). Though I’ve seen some (comparatively) fitted versions and they look really good too. I think you could size up or (slightly) down, depending on what look you’re after.

Overall: absolutely love this design. A perfectly, flowing and loose fitted summer top that provides shape and all that hidden detail one can only really admire when with the finished article.