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The Dalliance Top, with its long, tunic-like silhouette, is effortlessly elegant. Worked in the round from the bottom up, it utilizes simple stitches to create an allover pattern of alternating wedges that gently zigzag up the fabric. Horizontal welts at the hem, sleeves, and neck ground the design.

Difficulty Advanced

Yarn Weight 2

Finished Size 38 ¾ (43, 45 ¼, 49 ½, 53 ¾, 58 ¼, 62 ½, 66 ¾)“ circumference at underarm. Top shown measures 38 ¾”; modeled with 1 ¼“ of positive ease.

Yarn Kelbourne Woolens Mojave (60% cotton, 40% linen; 185 yd 170 m/ 1 ¾ oz 50 g): #105 Natural, 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12) skeins.

Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 32” circular (cir). Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 26 sts and 32 rnds = 4” in charted patt on larger needle; 25 sts and 37 rnds = 4” in Welt patt on larger needle.

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NOTES

• This top is worked in the round from the lower edge to the underarm, then the front and back are worked separately back and forth with raglan shaping. The sleeves are worked back and forth from the bottom up.

• After dividing for the front and back, if there are not enough stitches to work a decrease with its corresponding increase, work these stitches in k2, p2 rib or stockinette stitch as established instead.