Rainbow Top by Francoise Danoy

Rainbow Top

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Knitting
February 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch knit in the round, after blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
700 - 1250 yards (640 - 1143 m)
32 (36, 40, 44, 48) bust (worn with 0-2 inches of negative ease).
English
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“My teacher asked my favorite color. … I said ‘Rainbow’…. and I was punished to stand out of my class.”
― Saket Assertive

I found the quote used for this design to be the quintessential Dreamer response. Dreamer Fibre Muses live and breathe color, and I created this design as a celebration of that. By keeping the body of the top simple (it is knit in either stockinette or garter stitch), it allows the color to take center stage. So I highly recommend finding rainbow yarn in your stash to use for this!

This is a sleeve-less top, worked top-down. First worked flat, using raglan shaping to form the front and back pieces, then joined in the round for the rest of the body. An accent yarn is used for finishing touches and the straps.

YARN

DK ; 8 ply
Goldilocks DK by Yarn Love (DK; 80% Merino, 10% Nylon, 10% Cashmere goat; 250 yards / 113 grams).
1 skein in Verdigris and 2 skeins in Unicorn Poop.
This is an extremely soft and smooth yarn with plenty of elasticity. Elasticity in the fiber is important for this project as it is fit fitting to the body.

NEEDLES

  • US 6 and US 7 circular needle or size to obtain gauge.

GAUGE

  • 20 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches (after blocking) in stockinette stitch in the round and flat.
  • Take time to swatch for gauge.

NOTIONS

  • Stitch markers
  • Waste yarn or stitch holders
  • Darning/tapestry needle

SIZING

  • Final bust measurements: 30 (34, 38, 43, 46) 50, 55, 59, 62, 65 in./76 (86.5, 96.5, 109, 117) 127, 139.5, 150, 157.5, 165 cm. 0 -2 in./0 - 5 cm of positive ease.

Yes!

  • This pattern has been tech edited for clarity and corrections. If you require pattern support, email us at fdanoy@arohaknits.com and we will respond to your request within 24-48 hours. We respond to pattern support questions by email ONLY.
  • You can sell FOs made from this design to friends and family, as well as in your online or offline shop.