Venice Top Knitting Pattern Download

Light, swingy, and carefree, the Venice Top is made to flatter many body types. The focus and the most complicated work occur in the upper body, then the top flows off the needles to complete this perfect surfside knit.

Finished Size: 30 (33½, 37, 40½, 44, 47½)” bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 30″; modeled with 4″ of negative ease.
Yarn: Fibra Natura Cotton True Sport (100% Pima cotton; 197 yd [180 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #115 frappe, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.
Needles: Size 2 (2.75 mm): straight, 16″ circular (cir), and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 27 sts and 34 rows = 4″ in Back Twisted Chevron patt; 21 sts and 28 rows = 4″ in Lace Rib patt.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Summer 2016