The Carreau Top machine knitting pattern is here! The name is inspired by the graphic check formed with tuck stitches and the vertical darts offer the perfect opportunity for fit customization.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Eight sizes: 31 1/2 (35 1/2, 39 1/2, 43 1/2, 48 1/2, 52 1/2, 56, 60 1/2)” [80  (90, 100, 110, 124, 134, 144, 154) cm] chest circumference

YARN
Brown Sheep Naturespun (100% wool, 2,800 yards / 2560 meters per 1 pound / 452 gram cone, Fingering Weight. Get it here on a cone, get it here on a ball.

Color 1: 5 oz/875 yds, 142 g/ 800 m in 800 Black Oak used for size 3
Color 2: 5 oz/875 yds, 142 g/ 800 m in in 730 Natural used for size 3.

EQUIPMENT AND NOTIONS
Standard gauge knitting machine (4.5 – 5 mm) and ribber (like the SK280 knitting machine and SRP60N ribber). Linker or other tools for seaming. A multi-prong transfer tool, garter bar or decker comb will make shaping darts easier.

GAUGE
26 sts and 57 rows = 4 in/10 cm in micro check pattern at tension 6 (on a Passap 5mm machine), blocked

NOTES
Worked flat from the bottom up then seamed along the sides. 1”-2” / 3-5 cm of ease is recommended.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD INCLUDES:
• Several photos illustrating customization options
• A clearly written knitting pattern
• Schematic with measurements
• Micro check pattern and scallop rib charts

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