SIZES

Chest circumferences from 30″/76 cm – 60″/152 cm. 

YARN

Pictured above to fit a 36″ chest, Rowan Summerlite 4 ply (100% Cotton; 175 meters / 50 grams): Seashell 437  2 balls, Aqua 433 1 ball, Coral Blush 442 1 ball, Rooibos 441 1 ball, Langoustine 440 1 ball, Vintage Claret 443  1 ball.

I’m finishing up a new sample in Brown Sheep Nature Spun Fingering Approximately 1,750 yards/10 ounces to fit a 38″/97 cm chest with short sleeves. 2 colors used. 

At least two colors are needed to best show off the pattern.

EQUIPMENT + NOTIONS

The pattern is written for Standard Gauge knitting machines (4.5mm or 5mm) with ribber bed. The rib trims can be hand manipulated and created without a ribber.

STITCHES + TECHNIQUES

The Carreau Top uses a single-bedtuck stitch pattern in the body and has a tucked, scalloped rib trim.

The needles used for the tuck stitch pattern can be hand selected or you can use machine with a punch card or electronic programming.

NOTES 

The pattern can be made with the same width from the hem to chest (as pictured) or waist/chest shaping can be added. Directions for both options are included.  

The pattern will have instructions for a sleeveless top (as shown) and a set-in-sleeve top. Photos forthcoming!1750