Whirl into Summer

* Please note, the stitch count at the end of Rows 27 & 28 should be ignored - it is incorrect as you are still increasing at the corners * Edited to add ...... the pdf says 1 Whirl 2,000 metres - this should of course say 1 Whirl 1,000 metres. An updated Introduction file has been added (05/02/2021) This pattern has been re-written and is being run as a Cal on my Facebook Group. Release Dates are: 10th February Part 1 17th February Part 2 24th February Part 3 + fully compiled pattern This pattern was inspired by one of my testers, Tracey. As I live in the Northern hemisphere my design thoughts were turning to warm shawls, scarves, hats & gloves. However, one of my testers lives in Australia and was looking for a summer top – she was bemoaning the fact that every pattern she found “wouldn’t even fit a sausage dog!" This really tickled me and being a plus size myself I thought I’d see if I could do something about it – and that is how we come to have a “Whirl into Summer” The pattern gives instructions for a top or a cardigan. It is worked in one piece from the top down and is adaptable from a size 91cm bust to …well whatever really, you can make it “your” size. I did get the first sample out of just 1 Whirl but my plus sized version (bust 138cm, length 69cm) needed a little extra to do the shell border, so you may need a Whirlette or part of another Whirl to complete. For all regular sizes 1 Whirl should be enough. Any other 4ply yarn could be substituted. The top is designed to be worn over a camisole or something similar and as such is designed to be a loose fit. My testers used: 1.5 skeins of Ice Yarn Cakes Cotton Fine & a 2.5mm hook (104cm bust) 260g of Lalables 3ply acrylic & a 4mm hook (132cm bust, 85cm length) 1 Whirl & a 2.5mm hook (107cm bust, 61cm length) If you like my patterns please come and join my Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/260250721216798/ www.facebook.com/amyjdesign https://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathryn-middleton https://www.instagram.com/kathrynmiddletonamyjdesigns/ www.amyjdesigns.co.uk Supporting Sands through pattern sales