Counter Stripes Knitting Pattern Download

Description

These striped tops feature round necks, exposed shoulders (more in small sizes, less in larger sizes), and contrasting horizontal and vertical garter-stitch stripes. The back neck is closed with a button, and the edges are finished with reverse single crochet. The front of the red top is worked in two pieces that are seamed together.

Finished Size: 34 ½ (36, 38 ½, 40, 42 ½, 44, 46 ½)” (87.5 [91.5, 98, 101.5, 108, 112, 118] cm) bust/chest circumference. Red version measures 38 ½” (98 cm); hot pink version measures 34 ½” (87.5 cm).
Yarn: Tahki Cotton Classic (100% mercerized cotton; 108 yd [99 m]/50 g): (MC) #3488 red or #3450 hot pink, 5 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins. Tweedy Cotton Classic (100% mercerized cotton; 108 yd [99 m]/50 g): (CC) #419 tropicana for red version; #418 primitive for hot pink version, 2 skeins.
Yarn weight: #3 – Light
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn bobbins; tapestry needle; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook; one 5/8″ (1.5 cm) button.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 1998