This elegant and stylish top features trendy puff sleeves and a flattering fit. It's a fun project for intermediate knitters looking to add a chic piece to their wardrobe.
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles
Available in sizes S (M, L, XL) to fit bust: 32 (36, 40, 44) inches
Cast on 80 (88, 96, 104) stitches on smaller needles. Work in 1x1 rib for 2 inches.
Change to larger needles and stockinette stitch. Work even until piece measures 12 (13, 14, 15) inches from cast on edge.
Using smaller needles, cast on 50 (54, 58, 62) stitches. Work in stockinette stitch for 4 rows.
Next row: K1, (Kfb) to last st, K1. (75, 81, 87, 93 stitches)
Work even in stockinette stitch until sleeve measures 7 inches from cast on edge.
Work as for back until piece measures 8 (9, 10, 11) inches from cast on edge, ending with a wrong side row. Shape neckline as follows:
Next row (RS): K20 (22, 24, 26), join a new ball of yarn, bind off center 40 (44, 48, 52) stitches, K to end. Working both sides at the same time, dec 1 st at each neckline edge every row 3 times. Work even until front matches back to shoulder.
Block all pieces to measurements. Sew side and sleeve seams. Set in sleeves. Sew sleeve seams. Weave in ends.