Skye Halter Top by Kate Barrios

Skye Halter Top

Knitting
June 2019
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Eyelet Rows Stitch worked flat after steam blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
492 - 656 yards (450 - 600 m)
Finished Bust Size 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)” to fit bust 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50)”; 0-2” positive ease recommended.
English

Skye is waist cropped, worked in one single piece from the bottom up with no seams. Featuring a trendy front-tie design, there’s an additional side knot in the neckline to create a comfortable halter top effect. Pair this eyelet rows design with high-waisted bottoms for a look that’s cool, casual and chic.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

Fine weight yarnYarn: Katia Concept Cotton Alpaca (85% Cotton, 15% Alpaca; 164 yards 150 meters/50 grams): #84 Medium Grey (3 (3, 3, 4, 4) balls).

Needles: US size 6 (4.0 mm) 24” circular

Notions: Tapestry needle, markers, 2 stitch holders or waste yarn.

Special Stitches: Eyelet Rows Stitch (worked flat); Eyelet Rows Stitch (worked in the round); Double Twist Loop Cast On method; Sloped Bind Off Method;

Pattern Notes ~ This pattern is worked from the bottom up in one piece. Work the waist ties shaping with the Sloped Bind Off method. For the neck tie, use the Double Twist Loop Cast On method.