Tutu Top

**Sweet and simple and super-swingy… The idea was to give that gauzy, “tutu” feel while keeping this top modern and practical. The result is not too frilly but definitely girly!** ~~~ This top is knit seamlessly from the top down. First it is worked flat with an I-cord edging, then it is worked in the round. Stitches are picked up around the body to create a welt, then the ruffled skirt is worked in the round to the hem. The sleeves are worked in the round. An attached I-cord and an I-cord button loop are worked on the neck portion. **Skills required:** long-tail cast on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, knitting in the round, picking up stitches, working a welt (explanations and link to an online tutorial provided,) working an I-cord edging, working an attached I-cord and an I-cord button loop closure (explanations provided). ~~~ **To fit chest:** 16 (17, 18, 19 // 21, 23, 25, 26.5) inches or 40.5 (43, 46, 48 // 53.5, 58.5, 63.5, 67.5) cm. **Finished garment chest:** 17.5 (18.5, 19.25, 21 // 23, 25, 26.75, 28.75) inches or 44 (46.5, 49. 53.5 // 58.5, 63.5, 68, 73) cm. Note: In general it’s best to go by the child’s actual chest measurements when selecting the appropriate size. **Yarn Requirements:** - Main Color (MC): approximately 175 (200, 225, 275 // 300, 400, 500, 600) yds or 160 (183, 206, 251 // 274, 366, 457, 549) meters of aran weight merino yarn - Contrasting Color (CC): approximately 75 (100, 125, 150 // 175, 200, 225, 250) yds or 69 (91, 114, 137 // 160, 183, 206, 229) yds meters of aran weight mohair blend yarn. **Needles:** -US 9 or 5.5mm 16-inch or 40cm circular needle for five smallest sizes, 24-inches or 60cm circular needle for three larger sizes. (**or size needed to match stockinette stitch gauge**). -1 set of matching dpns for sleeves. -US 7 or 4.5mm or US 6 or 4mm 24-inch or 60cm circular needle to work the welt. -US 7 or 4.5mm dpns for I-cord and sleeve hems. **Notions:** - 4 stitch markers - tapestry needle - 2 stitch holders or pieces of scrap yarn for sleeves - 1 button ¾” to 1 inch or 2 to 2.5cm diameter **Gauge:** MC: 17 sts x 26 rounds = 4 inches or 10cm in stockinette stitch in the round using larger needles, after blocking CC: 18 sts x 24 rounds = 4 inches or 10cm in stockinette stitch in the round using larger needles, after blocking