Anise Top

Anise Top is worked seamlessly from the top-down. The lace pattern on this summer top carries over from my earlier [Quince sweater][1] design. It’s fascinating to see how the same motif takes on a new character when worked in winter and summer yarns. Gauge / With 4 mm (US 6) needle: 22 sts and 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in stockinette stitch after blocking. 27 sts and 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in 1x1 twisted rib after blocking. Recommended ease: 0~10cm/0~4’’ Size: 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7, 8) My sample is in Size 1 with 10 cm/4” positive ease. Finished body circumference: 100 (107, 119, 124)(136, 142, 154, 160)cm/39.5 (42.25, 47, 49)(53.5, 56, 60.75, 63)” Yarn: Gepard Garn, Hørsilke, 70% French Linen, 30% Tussah Silk, 50g/175m. Color NO.144, 4 (5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10, 11) balls. Approx. 700 (875, 1050, 1225)(1400, 1575, 1750, 1925) m/ 766(957, 1148, 1340)(1531, 1722, 1914, 2105) yards. (You may need more yardage when extending the length of body or sleeves) Needles: 4 mm (US 6), 40 ~120 cm circular needle for the body and sleeves . 3.5mm (US 4), for the neckline. (DPNs or preferred needles (Magic Loop) for small circumference knitting.) Other Materials: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/quince-6