Hollowbrook Top

> 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! What sets this top apart are the delicate lace inserts adorning the shoulders, front, and back, adding a touch of femininity and sophistication to the design. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or looking for elegance in your everyday wardrobe, this knitting top will become a staple in your collection. **Sizes** Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL), {3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL}: to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50), {52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66}”/70-75 (80-85, 90-95, 100-105, 110-115, 120-125), {130-135, 140-145, 150-155, 160-165} cm. **Finished Measurements** 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60), {64, 68, 72, 76}”/100 (110, 120, 130, 140, 150), {160, 170, 180, 190) cm bust circumference. The top shown measures 48”/120 cm; modeled with 10”/25 cm of positive ease. **Yarn** Fingering weight yarn (approximate amount): 1090 (1200, 1300, 1400, 1520, 1640), {1740, 1850, 1960, 2070) yards/992 (1092, 1183, 1274, 1383, 1492), {1583, 1683, 1784, 1884} m. Miss Babs Tarte (75% superwash Merino wool, 15% Nylon, 10% Tencel; 500 yds/457 m in 122 g): Kobold – 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4), {4, 4, 4, 5} skeins. **Needles** Size US 4/3.5 mm: 32”/80 cm circular. Size US 3/3.25 mm: 24”/60 cm circular and set of double-pointed needles. Optional: one more size US 3/3.25 mm 24”/60 circular needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. **Notions** Stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders, tapestry needle. **Gauge** 24 stitches and 36 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitch on US 4/3.5 mm needle. 32 stitches of Body Chart = 4”/10 cm on US 4/3.5 mm needle. 24 stitches of Saddle Chart = 31⁄2”/9 cm on US 4/3.5 mm needle. **Notes** • This top is worked from the top down. First, the saddle shoulders are worked flat. Then stitches for upper back and back part of the sleeves are worked back and forth to the underarm, then the stitches are placed on a holder. Stitches for the front and front part of the sleeves are picked up along the saddle and worked to the underarm after shaping the neck. The front and back are then joined in the round and the body is worked to the lower edge.