Say goodbye to knitter’s block MESH TOP | KNIT SIZES To fit bust measurement Extra-Small/Small 28-34" [71-86.5 cm] Medium 36-38" [91.5-96.5 cm] Large 40-42" [101.5-106.5 cm] Extra-Large 44-46" [112-117 cm] 2/3 Extra-Large 48-54" [122-137 cm] 4/5 Extra-Large 56-62" [142-157.5 cm] Finished bust Extra-Small/Small 37" [94 cm] Medium 41" [104 cm] Large 45" [114.5 cm] Extra-Large 49" [124.5 cm] 2/3 Extra-Large 57" [144.5 cm] 4/5 Extra-Large 65" [165 cm] GAUGE 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] with larger needle in stocking stitch. INSTRUCTIONS The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes. Note: Top is worked in one piece from Front to Back. Beg at lower edge of Front, with larger circular needle, cast on 82 (92-100- 110-128-146) sts. Do not join. 1st row: (RS). K1. *K1tbl. P1. Rep from * to last st. K1. 2nd row: K1. *K1. P1tbl. Rep from * to last st. K1. Rep last 2 rows 3 times more, inc 1 (0- 1-0-0-0) st at center of last row. 83 (92-101-110-128-146) sts. Proceed in Mesh Pat as follows: 1st row: (RS). K1. *K2tog. yo. K1. Rep from * to last st. K1. 2nd row: Purl. 3rd row: K1. *yo. K1. K2tog. Rep from * to last st. K1. 4th row: Purl. Rep last 4 rows for pat until work from beg measures 11 (11-11-11½-12-12)" [28 (28-28-29-30.5-30.5) cm], ending with a RS row. Shape sleeves: Next row: (WS). Cast on 25 sts. Purl to end of row. Next row: Cast on 25 sts. (K1. P1) twice. Pat to last 4 sts. (P1. K1) twice. 133 (142-151-160-178-196) sts. Next row: (K1. P1) twice. Pat to last 4 sts. (P1. K1) twice. Rep last row, until work from beg measures 19 (19½-20-20½-21½-22)" [48 (49.5-51-52-54.5-56) cm], ending with a RS row. Divide for neck opening: Next row: (WS). Pat across first 44 (47-53-56- 65-74) sts. Leave these sts on spare needle (Right Sleeve). Cast off next 45 (48-45-48-48-48) sts. Pat across last 44 (47-53-56-65-74) sts (Left Sleeve). Left Neck: Next row: (RS). (K1. P1) twice. Pat to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. MESH TOP | KNIT 1 of 2 ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Beg = Begin(ning) Cont = Continue(ity) Dec = Decrease(ing) Inc = Increase(ing) K = Knit K1tbl = Knit next stitch through back of loop. K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together. M1 = Make 1 stitch by picking up horizontal loop lying before next stitch and knitting into back of loop. P = Purl Pat = Pattern. P1tbl = Purl next stitch through back of loop. Rep = Repeat Rnd(s) = Rounds RS = Right side Sl1 = Slip next stitch St(s) = Stitches WS = Wrong side Yo = Yarn over. EASY MATERIALS Bernat ® Satin™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 200 yds/182 m) Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL Fern (04222) 6 7 8 9 10 11 balls Sizes U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) and U.S. 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles 24" [61 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge. Spare Needle.