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Soft Shores Top Kit
Capturing the dynamic rhythm of the sea and its marvelous inhabitants, the Soft Shores Top reflects the tender touch of oceanic beauty. Front and back panels in stockinette stitch slant inward, creating a flattering silhouette that's beautifully complimented by widening garter stitch side panels—from underarm to hem.
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Skill level
Advanced beginner
For those who have mastered basic knitting techniques and are ready to expand their skills. Patterns may introduce slightly more complex techniques and patterns, such as shaping, increasing, decreasing or working multiple colors or easy lace patterns. The yarn weight may vary, and the patterns might introduce working with double-pointed needles or circular needles. Patterns will help knitters gain confidence and experience with new techniques while still working within a manageable level of difficulty.
Description
Capturing the dynamic rhythm of the sea and its marvelous inhabitants, the Soft Shores Top reflects the tender touch of oceanic beauty. Front and back panels in stockinette stitch slant inward, creating a flattering silhouette that's beautifully complimented by widening garter stitch side panels—from underarm to hem.
Crafted in The Fibre Co.’s Cirro—a blend of Suri alpaca, organic cotton, and Merino wool—this top-down knit ensures a light and airy feel. Neat finishes, like the narrow hem ribbing and i-cord neckline, further enhance its delicate charm. Knit the Soft Shores Top and immerse yourself in the gentle whispers of the sea with every stitch.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Cirro (40% Suri alpaca, 40% organic cotton, 20% Merino wool, 225 m (246 yd) per 50 g hank) in shade Ghost Dunes – 2 [3: 3: 3: 3: 4: 4: 4: 5] hanks.
Colors:
The photographs show the top in the shade Ghost Dunes.
Sizes and measurements:
1 [2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9]
The given sizes are called Sizes 1-9 and are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 76-81 [86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132: 137-142: 147-152: 157-162] cm (30-32 [34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52: 54-56: 58-60: 62-64] in)
Finished chest circumference (at underarm): 75 [85: 95: 104.5: 115.5: 124.5: 135.5: 145: 155.5] cm (30 [34: 38: 41.75: 46.25: 49.75: 54.25: 58: 62.25] in)
Finished length (from shoulder to hem): 47 [48.5: 49.5: 51: 52: 53.5: 54: 54.5: 55.5] cm (18.5 [19: 19.5: 20: 20.5: 21: 21.25: 21.5: 21.75] in)
Photographs show the garment knit in Size 3 on a model with a chest circumference of 82 cm (32 in).
Notes:
This advanced beginner pattern includes written instructions and a schematic.
Kit contains:
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PDF of Soft Shores Top Pattern
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2–5 hanks of Cirro
Needles and notions required:
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3.25mm (US 3) circular needle in length smaller than finished chest circumference
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Stitch markers, including 1 removable
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Stitch holders or waste yarn
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Darning needle
Skill level:
Techniques used:
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Long Tail Cast-On Method Backwards Loop Cast-On Method Knitted Cast-On Method I-Cord Neckline