MARVEL 8PLY MOSAIC CROCHET TOP

Instructions

Reference the downloadable project sheet for project pattern diagrams.

Notes: Taken both colours to the ends of each row and twist the yarn, this avoids holes and pulling. Do not Iron this yarn, even under a cloth. Garment can be steamed on very low with no pressure and smooth the colour work with your hand. This is a close fit top and designed to be at the waist.

Back -

Band

Using 3.75 mm knitting needles and MC cast on 91(99-107-115) sts

1st row (RS) - K2, (K1, P1) to the second last st, K1.

2nd row (WS) - (P1, K1) to the second last st, K1.

Repeat these 2 rows, for 5cm ending with a rightside row.

Change to 5.00 mm knitting needles, and purl 1 row.

Mosaic Pattern

Using the chart below commence pattern by introducing Col1.

Work in pattern for a total of 42(42-58-58) rows. Will end on a Row 10 of the pattern for all sizes.

Shape Armholes

Keeping pattern correct cast off 4 sts at the beginning of the next 2 row. 83(91-99-107) sts

Keeping pattern correct, decrease 1 st each end of this and following alt rows, 4 more times. 73(81-89-97) sts *

Continue in pattern until work measures 48(48-58-58)cms from the beginning ending with a wrong side row.

Shaping for Shoulders

Keeping pattern correct cast off 9(10-12-13) sts at the beginning of the next 4 rows.

Place remaining 37(41-41-45) sts on the holder for the back neck.

Front -

Work same as for Back to *

Continue in pattern until work is 12 Rows less than the back to the shoulder shaping(will end with a wrong side row)

Shaping for Left Front Neck

Pattern 28(30-34-36)sts turn.

Keeping pattern correct, decrease 1 st(by knitting 2 sts together) at the neck edge this and every row for the next 10 rows. 18(20-24-26)sts.

Pattern 1 row.

Shoulder Shaping

Cast off 9(10-12-13) sts

Pattern 1 row.

Cast off remaining 9(10-12-13) sts

Place the next 17(21-21-25) sts on a holder for the centre front neck.

Shaping for Right Front Neck

Rejoin yarn to remaining 28(30-34-36)sts, and pattern to the end.

Keeping pattern correct, decrease 1 st at the neck edge this and every row for the next 10 rows. 18(20-24-26)sts.

Pattern 2 rows.

Shoulder Shaping

Cast off 9(10-12-13) sts

Pattern 1 row.

Cast off remaining 9(10-12-13) sts

Sleeves - Make 2

Band

Using 3.75 mm knitting needles and MC cast on 67(67-75-75) sts

Work 1x1 rib as for back for 5cms, ending with a right side row.

Change to 5.00 mm knitting needles, purl 1 row.

Mosaic Pattern

Using the chart above commence pattern by introducing Col1.

Work in pattern for a total of 18(18-34-34) rows. Will end on a Row 2 or the pattern for all sizes.

Shape Armholes

Keeping pattern correct cast off 4 sts at the beginning of the next 2 row. 59(59-67-67) sts

Keeping pattern correct, decrease 1 st each end of this and following alt rows until there are 39(39-43-43) sts, then dec every row until there are 15(15-17-17) sts.

Cast off knitways in MC.

Neck Band -

With right sides facing, pin and sew the right shoulder seams together, using a backstitch.

Starting at the left front shoulder, and using 3.75mm needles, and knit up 15sts for the left from neck, knit 17(21-21-25) stitches off the holder for the centre front neck, knit up 14sts for the right front next, knit 37(41-41-45) stitches off the holder for the back neck. 83(91-91-99)sts.

Work in 1x1 rib as for the back for 6 rows.

Cast off in rib.

Finishing -

With right sides facing, pin and sew left shoulder seam including the band.

Pin sleeve and side seams, sew using an invisible seam.

Pin the sleeve lining up the seams, and centring the cast off edge to the shoulder seam, sew using and invisible stitch.

Weave in loose ends.