FAIRLEY - Top

(wet blocking dimensions)
Width at shoulders:
43           47           51           54.5        cm
17           18½        20           21½        in

Finished length:
45.5        45.5        48.5        51           cm
18           18           19           20           in
1st size photographed on Amy Height 5’8’’, dress UK 8, bust 30C

Yarn

Photographed in Cashmere Twist Sh. 511 Wickenden
2              3              3              4              x 50g balls

Needles
Pair of 4.5 mm (US 7) knitting needles
Pair 5 mm (US 8) knitting needles
4 stitch markers

Tension/gauge
20 sts x 26 rows to 10 cm (4 in) square measured over st st using 5 mm (US 8) needles once wet blocked.
17.5 sts x 26 rows to 10 cm (4 in) square measured over central lace panel patt using 5 mm (US 8) needles once wet blocked.

Note
This design has an interesting construction. The two pieces are joined at the shoulders and side edges to create a very simple top. For this design I wanted to create a light drapey knitted fabric, I have used a larger size needle than traditionally used for this yarn to achieve this.