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Here’s the simple-to-wear summer top you’ve been waiting for…a classic shape with fun pops of colour. Toga Tassels uses shaped intarsia to create blocks that stack up the side of the top.

The classic shape is so stylish - pair with jeans for an everyday look, or with a pretty skirt to dress up for a summer picnic.

The design incorporates a range of techniques – shaped intarsia, short rows and i-cord bind off – and will be an interesting knit for both intermediate and advanced knitters.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited by the team at Knit Now Magazine.

Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL // 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X), designed to fit with 4-10cm positive ease at bust.
For best results, choose a size that gives approximately 7cm of ease.
See schematic in photos for finished measurements.
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Shown in Size S on Myah who is a UK size 8 (peach background) and Sophie who is a UK size 12 (grey background).

Yarn
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply (4ply; 180m per 50g ball; 100% merino wool), 4 (5, 5, 6, 7 // 8, 8, 9, 10) balls in 22002 Ecru (MC) and 1 ball each (for all sizes) in 22018 Teal (CC1), 22059 Bright Pink (CC2), 22050 Jade (CC3) and 22055 Coral (CC4)

OR any fingering/sport weight yarn:
MC: 730 (820, 920, 1120, 1230 // 1450, 1550, 1660, 1920) yards / 670 (750, 840, 1030, 1120 // 1320, 1420, 1520, 1750) metres CC: 80 yards/70m total of 4 CCs for all sizes.

Sample used 17g total of CC Rialto 4 ply.

Construction
The top is worked from the bottom up in two pieces, with shaped intarsia detail at the wearer’s left side. The twisted rib hem is followed by short rows to ensure the hem hangs evenly at the bottom of the intarsia detail column. The intarsia detail continues on the body. Once the neckline is shaped, the shoulder seams are joined and sleeve stitches are picked up along the armholes. Sleeve cap shaping is worked using short rows. Sleeves and neckline are finished with i-cord cast-off.