CONSTRUCTION METHOD

The Chequered Zodiac Top (beginner version) is constructed by knitting individual vertical columns and then sewing them together using mattress stitch. The German Short Row method is used to make the shoulder panels which are inserted between the front and back body pieces. To keep on track with all the pieces we recommend sewing them together as you go.

Each size has 5 different colour squares across the main body, and the squares become larger in accordance with each size. Note, the sleeve squares are slightly different sizes to the body squares. The length can be made adjustable depending on your taste, however any adjustments will affect the stated yardage. The ribbed edging can be worked as you go or at the end along with the collar, see below for details.

Yarn & Materials
In our sample we have used Wensleyhaze to work the hems and collar. Yardage specifics are given in case of replacing
these sections with a different base.

Qing Fibre Veranita - 79% cashmere, 21% silk, 25g - 300m / 328yrd.

Total 357, 376, 383, (411, 411, 439) 437, 472, 503 m / 390, 411, 419, (449, 449, 480) 478, 516, 550 yds. All sizes equal to 2 skeins.

Qing Fibre Wensleyhaze - 80%
Wensleydale, 20% Super Kid Mohair. 50g - 300m / 218yrd.

Total 587, 622, 645, (685, 708, 748) 767, 815, 859 m / 641, 680, 705, (749, 774, 818) 839, 891, 939 yds. Equal to 3, 4, 4 (4, 4, 4) 4, 5, 5 skeins.

Needles
Main body: 6.0mm / 10US
Ribbing: 5.0mm / 8US
Circular needle if working the hem in the round. See HEM INFORMATION below. DPN or circular cable to work the collar.

Gauge: 13 sts x 24.5 rows for 10 x 10cm / 4 x 4” Swatch in stockinette stitch with 6.0mm / 10US needle.

Sizes: 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9.

To fit bust measurement: 71-76, 81-86, 91-96 (101-106, 111-117, 122-127) 132-137, 142-147, 152-158 cm.

28-30, 32-34, 36-38 (40-42, 44-46, 48-50) 52-54, 56-58, 60-62 inches.

Positive Ease: 26cm / 10.5” positive ease around the bust