Good Point

Designed by Julia Madill, this top combines bright stripes, an easy stitch pattern and straightforward construction for a simple and enjoyable make. The neckline, armholes and hem are finished with Julia’s new favourite technique, which imitates the look of a knitted i-cord. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) Recommended ease: 0–1" / 0–2.5 cm positive ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Chest Circumference: 29.5 (33.5, 37.5, 41.25, 43.25) (49.25, 53.25, 57, 63)" / 75 (85, 95, 105, 110) (125, 135, 145, 160) cm. Total Length Shoulder to Bottom Hem: 19 (19, 19.5, 19.5,19.5) (21, 21.5, 21.5, 21.5)" / 48.75 (48.75, 50, 50, 50, 52.75, 54, 54, 54) cm (adjustable). Armhole Depth: 5.75 (5.75, 6.75, 6.75, 7.75) (7.75, 9, 9, 9)" / 14.5 (14.5, 17.5, 17.5, 20) (20, 22.5, 22.5, 22.5) cm. Armhole to Bottom Hem: 11 (11, 11, 11, 8.75) (10.25, 9.75, 10.25,10.25)" / 27.5 (27.5, 27.5, 27.5, 22.5) (26.25, 25, 26.25, 26.25) cm (adjustable). Neckline Width: 7.5 (7.5, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5) (8.5, 9.5, 9.5, 9.5)" / 19 (19, 21.5, 21.5, 21.5) (21.5, 24, 24, 24) cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: Fine Andean Wool by Kaos Yarn (100% Peruvian highland wool, 273 yds / 250 m – 50 g). C1: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) in the colourway Delicate. C2: 1 ball (all sizes) in the colourway Zealous. C3: 1 ball (all sizes) in the colourway Bubbly. C4: 1 ball (all sizes) in the colourway Courageous. C5: 1 ball (all sizes) in the colourway Sunny. Or approx. the foll amounts of fingering-weight yarn: C1: 180 (190, 200, 210, 220) (240, 250, 260, 275) yds / 165 (170, 185, 195, 200) (215, 230, 240, 255) m. C2: 105 (110, 120, 125, 130) (140, 150, 155, 165) yds / 95 (100, 110, 115, 120) (130, 135, 140, 150) m. C3: 120 (125, 135, 140, 145) (155, 165, 170, 180) yds / 110 (115, 120, 125, 130) (140, 150, 155, 165) m. C4: 120 (125, 135, 140, 145) (155, 165, 170, 180) yds / 110 (115, 120, 125, 130) (140, 150, 155, 165) m. C5: 100 (105, 115, 120, 125) (130, 140, 145, 155) yds / 90 (95, 100, 105, 110) (120, 125, 135, 140) m. Or a total of 625 (655, 705, 235, 765) (820, 870, 900, 955) yds / 570 (595, 635, 665, 690) (745, 790, 825, 875) m. Alternate yarn suggestions are for example 80/20 Sock by Lichen and Lace, Palette by Knit Picks, or Sock by Malabrigo. Hooks: US E-4 / 3.5 mm (for main body) and US F-5 / 3.75 mm (for trim).  **GAUGE** 32 sts (or 8, 3-dc clusters) x 8 rows to 4" / 10 cm with US E-4 / 3.5 mm hook in Granny Chevron St, (measured straight across the chevron, not aligned with angle of row), after blocking. 21 sts x 10 rows to 4" / 10 cm with US E-4 / 3.5 mm hook in Granny Cluster Stitch (measured aligned with angle of row), after blocking. **NOTES** Worked from the V-neck down, the top begins in the round to form a square yoke—two points create the front and back V-necks, and two sit at the shoulders. Once the yoke is complete, the work is divided for front and back, which are worked separately to the armholes and then joined. The chevron edges are filled in to form an even hem. The slightly cropped sample can easily be lengthened thanks to the top-down construction.