Diamond Lake
Diamond Lake
River rapids, thundering waterfalls and a clear mountain lake inspire the design details on this fun to make (and wear!) top.
This is a flattering design for many body types and can be worn as a summer tee top or as an elegant layer under a sweater or jacket.
What a fun way to construct a top!
Diamond Lake is worked top down in a nearly seamless manner, starting with the yoke and sleeves which are worked horizontally while capturing the essence of the river rapids in the lace design.
The neckline is worked as part of the yoke construction. Body stitches are picked up along the horizontal length of the yoke section and worked in the round.
The thundering waterfalls (three diamonds) cascade down the back and add a bit of excitement while working the body rounds.
Short rows shape the angled hemline that provides for longer side and back length and also magically creates an A-line shape. The only seams are the very short underarms of the cap sleeves.
Instructions are both charted and written.
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SIZES
XS(S, M, L, 1X, 2X) Designed with about 2-4 inches of positive ease at bust and about 4-6 inches at hem for standard sizing.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Bust: 34(38, 42, 46, 50, 54) inches / 86(97, 107, 117, 127, 137)cm
RECOMMENDED YARN
Malabrigo Sock: Fingering (100% Wool - Merino) 440 yds (402m)/3.53 oz (100g): Color Ochre, 2(2, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins.
OR:
Shibui Knits Twig: Sport (46% Cellulose – Linen/Flax, 42% Silk, 12% Wool) 190 yds (174m)/1.76 oz (50g): Color Mineral, 4(5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins.
OR:
LindyChain by KnitPicks: Fingering (70% Linen, 30% Pima Cotton) 180 yds (165m)/1.76 oz (50g): Color Swan, 4(5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
750(800, 900, 975, 1075, 1300) yds / 686(732, 823, 892, 983, 1189)m. Yarn requirements will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
US 4 (3.50mm) 24 inches/60 cm circular. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge.
US 3 (3.25mm) 24 inches/60 cm circular for yoke and optional waist shaping
GAUGE
24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette using smaller needles and after blocking
NOTIONS
4 Stitch markers, yarn needle
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Accessible to an advanced beginner knitter with some lace experience. Instructions are both written and charted.
Skills Used: German Short Rows (link to tutorial included), basic increases/decreases, picking up stitches.
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