PT 8417 - Star Top - Knitting Pattern
An ideal Spring/Summer Knit, this short sleeved top features an interesting and pretty textured star stitch pattern. Using mostly simple knit and purl stitches, the pattern style is created over an 8 stitch repeat and an 8 row repeat. Available in a wide range of sizes.
Construction
Knit from bottom up in pieces.
Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 3.75mm needles.
Suitable Yarns
This pattern is written for Cotton 8 ply.
Accessories
1 pair each 3.25mm & 3.75mm knitting needles, 3.25mm crochet hook, 1 stitch holder.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)
3 out of 5 sheep
Techniques you'll be employing
Most of the pattern is knit and purl over an eight row repeat. To create the 'star', you use this combination: P3tog, leave sts on needle, yrn, purl same 3 sts tog, sl sts off needle. To create the neck edge, you'll use double crochet.
Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
Finished Chest Size | cm | 90 | 105 | 115 | 120 | 130 |
Body Length | cm | 55 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 63 |
Sleeve Length | cm | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
200g balls | 8 ply | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |