Description
ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Cabourg Top is worked from the top down on circular needles.
First, work the neckline back and forth in stockinette stitch with increases along the sides, then work the body, then the picot edge. Finally, make 3 i-cords: 1 for the neck and 2 for the body. You can make these i-cords with a French knitter or by hand.
This pattern is suitable for advanced beginners.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL (6XL) 7XL
Sizes above correspond with the following chest measurements :
78-82 (82-86) 86-94 (94-102) 102-110 (110-118) 118-126 (126-134) 134-142 (142-150) 150 -158 cm
Measure your own chest circumference to determine which size will fit you the best.
The measurements are indicated on the diagram on page 6.
Photos above: Size M / 168 cm tall / Chest circumference: 90 cm.
YARN AND MATERIALS
If you plan to knit your Cabourg with stripes, you will need:
Approx. 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (200) 200 (200) 200 (200) 300 g of Cotton 8/4 from Hobbii
(50 g = 160 m / 100% Cotton)
If you plan to knit your Cabourg Top in solid color, you will need:
Approx. 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 g of Cotton 8/4 from Hobbii
(50 g = 160 m / 100% Cotton)
Colors used to knit Cabourg Top in the pictures above:
Tomato n° 40
Arctic Blue n° 77
Circular or double pointed needles 3 mm
Circular needles 3.5 mm [ 60 & 80 cm ]
Extra circular needles 3 or 3.5 mm
Crochet hook 4 mm
French knitter: Prym 624181 Comfort Twist. Optional, but I highly recommend using the french knitter to make straps.
It’s very quick and the result is much prettier than hand-knitting. Instructions for hand knitting i-cord straps will also be given later on in the pattern.
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
Pre blocked gauge: 23 sts x 32.5 rows
= 10 x 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch, on needle size 3.5 mm.
Post blocked gauge: 22 sts x 34.5 rows
= 10 x 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch, on needle size 3.5 mm.
Make a swatch to achieve the same gauge as indicated above. Wash and block your swatch. Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a smaller needle size.
Wash and block your swatch.
DIFFICULTY
Strong Beginner
LANGUAGE
English
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