Aliso Creek Top

> This pattern, as well as [all of my > Summer Top patterns][1], are **50% OFF** > with code **MAYTOP** all May long. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/summer-tops-4250 This pattern is part of **VERNAL: Collection of warm weather knitwear** book. Find the book here: [**irmiandesign.com**][1] [1]: https://www.irmiandesign.com/books > If you purchase **5 patterns** from my > Ravelry Store at the same time (place > them all in your cart before checking > out), you will automatically receive > the least expensive for **free**! This top-down short-sleeve top displays a radiating twisted rib neckband that transitions elegantly into an eye-catching pattern with gradually growing lace and twisted stitch motifs. Worked seamlessly in the round, the stockinette fabric underlines the intricate stitchwork of the yoke and makes this piece a breeze to knit. Carefully placed short rows ensure a comfortable fit. The impressive selection of colors for Miss Babs Yummy 3-ply base allows you to find pretty much any color needed in your wardrobe. **Sizes**  Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL): to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56- 58)”/71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147) cm. **​Finished Measurements**  35 (38½, 40¾, 45, 49, 54½, 56¾, 62)”/87.5 (96.5, 102, 112.5, 122.5, 136.5, 142, 155) cm bust circumference. Intended ease: +2-6”/5-15 cm Shown in size M (40¾”/102 cm) on 38”/96.5 cm bust with 2¾”/7 cm of positive ease. **Yarn**  Sport weight yarn (approximate amounts): 750 (850, 900, 1000, 1100, 1160, 1250, 1350) yds/686 (777, 823, 914, 1006, 1061, 1143, 1234) m. Miss Babs Yummy 3-Ply Sport (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 335 yards/306 m in 150 g), Cornelian: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins. **Needles**  Sizes US 4/3.5 mm: 24-32”/60-80 cm circular, 16”/40 cm circular and set of double-pointed. Size US 3/3.25 mm: 24-32”/60-80 cm circular, 16”/40 cm circular and set of double-pointed. (Optional: spare needles of same size). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge. **Notions**  Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, crochet hook E/3.5 mm for Crochet Chain Provisional cast on. ​**Gauge**  23 stitches and 34 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch on size US 4/3.5 mm needle, after blocking. ​**Notes** - This pullover is worked in one piece from the top down with round yoke shaping. - Knitters may consider placing stitch markers between chart repeats. - The wrap and turn short-row method is used to raise the back neck. This method can be substituted for any other short-row method of the knitter’s choice. - Stitch pattern is charted and has written instructions.