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Design, text and images copyright Suzi Anvin, 2008.
Gentle waves of sunlight embrace your curves in this classic fitted top. Instructions for precise figure shaping are included for a truly custom fit. Solana is knit in the round until the armholes, then continues back and forth with shaping for set in sleeves. With few purl rows or turning to slow you down, you'll zip right through this lightweight top. Suitable for the intermediate knitter.
Sizes: Bust/hips: 30[32, 34; 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 48, 50, 52] inches
Waist: 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 inches smaller than bust/hips
Length: 20.5[21, 21, 21.5, 21.5, 22, 22, 22.5, 22.5, 23, 23, 23.5] inches (adjustable)
Yarn: Aprx 900[960, 1020, 1080, 1140, 1200, 1260, 1320, 1380, 1440, 1500, 1560] yds of sock weight yarn. Shown in 40' size: 2.5 skeins of Cascade yarns Heritage sock yarn, color 5611, 437 yds = 100 gm
Gauge: 8 stitches/inch, 10 rows/inch
Needles: 1 circular needle aprx. 2 inches shorter than waist. US3 (3.25mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Optional notions: Row counter, center marker, 4 additional markers, tapestry needle, clips for holding seams.
Ordering information:
Solano pattern costs $7.50 and is currently only available in electronic form. You may click on the button below to place an order through Google Checkout. Your shopping cart will show at the top right corner of your browser window. When I receive your order, I will e-mail your pattern to the same address I receive payment from. For all other payment methods, contact me.
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