I have been working on this design for few months and with the help of my wonderful testers over the past couple of months, it has been brought to life.
Solstice Empire is available for download on Payhip, Lovecrafts, and Ravelry.
Solstice Empire is knit in cotton fingering weight yarn for a cool summer top to wear when the temperatures start to soar. With eyelets at the raglan increases, hem and sleeves, along with a loose gauge, this summer top is designed to breathe while letting the breeze in, if you're lucky enough to have a summer breeze.
The pattern is a series of decreases and increases with vertical darts. No short row darts. Designed as a top down raglan, Solstice Empire will leave you free to move your arms without loads of excess fabric bunched up under the arms.
Here is my gorgeous friend, Cassie, wearing her Solstice Empire.
Throughout writing the pattern and grading it, I found I am so in love with spreadsheets. I had forgotten all about the love I had years ago while in school. I also found I love designing. In the mean time I have designed 2 more sweaters, one that is getting ready to start testing and one I am just starting the knitting on the sample. All are raglans because I have yet to wrap my head around how to grade a bottom up sweater, but I am hoping in time, that will come.
Here's more info about the Solstice Empire top:
Abiding by CYC standard measurements, the top is #SizeInclusive and designed for 0-2"/5cm of positive ease. However, you might find that you like a forming fit in the bust, and a size down might suit you. Sample was knitted at 2"/5cm of negative ease.
Sizes:
XS 28-30 (S 32-34, M 36-38, L 40-42, 1X 44-46) [2X 48-50, 3X 52-54, 4X 56-58, 5X 60-62] In between sizes go up one size up for a roomier fit, or size down for a more forming fit.
Yarn Estimates:
490-564 (590-679, 710-817, 850-978, 980-1127) [1040-1196, 1185-1363, 1340-1541, 1510-1737] yards
457-526 (539-620, 649-747, 777-894, 896-1031) [951-1094, 1084-1246, 1225-1409, 1381-1588] meters
Knitting Notions:
* Sz 6US/4mm circular needles with a
cable dependent upon your size minus
several inches - **OR size needed to
obtain gauge**. If you don't use the Magic
Loop method for sleeves, you will also need DPNs in the
same size. *Most testers found 7US/4.5mm got them gauge.*
* One size smaller than main needles for the neckband
* One size larger than main needles for the body below the empire waist band
* 5 stitch markers
* 2 unique stitch markers
* tape
* darning needle
* waste yarn
Please note: sizes 4X & 5X have not been fully test knit yet. The testers started but due to personal reasons were not able to finish the test at this time. If you are in one of these sizes, and would like to test the pattern, please send me a message.
*Thank you to my test knitters who helped bring this pattern to life: Cassie, Ashley, Sharon, Christine, Beth, Stephani, Julia, Leah, and Michelle. I truly appreciate you!*
Solstice Empire is available for download on Payhip, Lovecrafts, and Ravelry.
Solstice Empire is knit in cotton fingering weight yarn for a cool summer top to wear when the temperatures start to soar. With eyelets at the raglan increases, hem and sleeves, along with a loose gauge, this summer top is designed to breathe while letting the breeze in, if you're lucky enough to have a summer breeze.
The pattern is a series of decreases and increases with vertical darts. No short row darts. Designed as a top down raglan, Solstice Empire will leave you free to move your arms without loads of excess fabric bunched up under the arms.
Here is my gorgeous friend, Cassie, wearing her Solstice Empire.
Throughout writing the pattern and grading it, I found I am so in love with spreadsheets. I had forgotten all about the love I had years ago while in school. I also found I love designing. In the mean time I have designed 2 more sweaters, one that is getting ready to start testing and one I am just starting the knitting on the sample. All are raglans because I have yet to wrap my head around how to grade a bottom up sweater, but I am hoping in time, that will come.
Here's more info about the Solstice Empire top:
Abiding by CYC standard measurements, the top is #SizeInclusive and designed for 0-2"/5cm of positive ease. However, you might find that you like a forming fit in the bust, and a size down might suit you. Sample was knitted at 2"/5cm of negative ease.
Sizes:
XS 28-30 (S 32-34, M 36-38, L 40-42, 1X 44-46) [2X 48-50, 3X 52-54, 4X 56-58, 5X 60-62] In between sizes go up one size up for a roomier fit, or size down for a more forming fit.
Yarn Estimates:
490-564 (590-679, 710-817, 850-978, 980-1127) [1040-1196, 1185-1363, 1340-1541, 1510-1737] yards
457-526 (539-620, 649-747, 777-894, 896-1031) [951-1094, 1084-1246, 1225-1409, 1381-1588] meters
Knitting Notions:
* Sz 6US/4mm circular needles with a
cable dependent upon your size minus
several inches - **OR size needed to
obtain gauge**. If you don't use the Magic
Loop method for sleeves, you will also need DPNs in the
same size. *Most testers found 7US/4.5mm got them gauge.*
* One size smaller than main needles for the neckband
* One size larger than main needles for the body below the empire waist band
* 5 stitch markers
* 2 unique stitch markers
* tape
* darning needle
* waste yarn
Please note: sizes 4X & 5X have not been fully test knit yet. The testers started but due to personal reasons were not able to finish the test at this time. If you are in one of these sizes, and would like to test the pattern, please send me a message.
*Thank you to my test knitters who helped bring this pattern to life: Cassie, Ashley, Sharon, Christine, Beth, Stephani, Julia, Leah, and Michelle. I truly appreciate you!*
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