Cross-over Top Pattern

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This feminine piece is worked from cuff to cuff in simple stocking stitch with a garter trim for structure. The fabric is split to create the soft twist at the front before continuing with body shaping and seamed at the end.

SIZES
To fit bust: 76-81 86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132 cm (30-32 34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52 in)

RECOMMENDED EASE
The top is intended to fit with 3-10cm (1-3.5 in) of positive ease, measured around chest. Sample shown in second size.

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Back width: 43 47: 53: 58: 63: 69 cm (16.75 18.5: 20.75: 22.75: 24.75: 27 in)
Length (from shoulder): 45.5 47: 48.5: 50: 51.5: 53.5 cm (17.75 18.5: 19: 19.75: 20.25: 21 in)
Sleeve seam: 37 cm (14.5 in)

YARN
The Fibre Co. Road to China Lace (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere, 600 m (656 yd) per 100 g hank)
in Light Amethyst - 2 2: 3: 3: 4: 4 hanks

NEEDLES
1 pair 3.5mm (US 4) needles (or size to obtain gauge)

TENSION
25 sts and 36 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st on 3.5mm (US 4) needles.