Warmth Top

Fast and fun, this top can be knitted in a matter of days and leave you longing to start another. It begins at the lower edge with a generous pouch pocket and includes waist shaping for a fitted look. At the armholes, stitches are cast on for the sleeves, then a handful of decrease rounds shape the yoke, and short-rows shape the sleeves. Shown here with a short ribbed collar, this could be made even more inviting with an oversized cowl. Finished Measurements: About 31½ (34½, 37½, 40½, 43¾, 46¾, 49¾)" bust circumference. Yarn Requirements: Montana by Tahki Stacy Charles 100% pure wool;100 gram hank = approx 130 yards• #02 bark 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins. Knitting Needles: U.S. Size 13 (9 mm): 24" circular and dpns. Or sizes needed to obtain gauge. Notions: cable needle; stitch holder; markers; tapestry needle. Gauge: 10½ sts and 16 rnds = 4" in St st, worked in rnds.10 sts = 3¼" in cable panel worked in rnds.