Clara
Description
A halter top. Created by the Daily Knitter staff.
Sizes: S/M (L/XL)
Supplies
5(7) Skeins in Dark Blue 34 – Jo-Ann Sensations Willow (52% Nylon, 48% Rayon; 1.75 oz / 43.7 yds)
Circular Knitting Needle – Size US 8, 29″
2 Double Pointed Knitting Needles – Size US 8
Details
Gauge – 11 sts = 4″
Directions
Cast On 84 (110) stitches on the Circular Knitting Needle. Turn work, do not work in the round.
Make the bottom:
Row 1 – 4: Knit row.
Row 5: Knit.
Row 6: Purl.
Repeat Rows 5-6 until piece measures 8″ (10″) or desired length from armhole to bottom.
Shape the top:
Row 1: Cast off 20 (26) st, Knit to the end.
Row 2: Cast off 20 (26) st, Purl to the end.
Row 3: K2, K2tog, K to last 4 stitches, K2 tog, K2.
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: Knit.
Row 6: Purl.
Repeat rows 3-6 until 15″ (17″)
Repeat rows 5-6 4 times.
Bind off loosely.
Using the Double Pointed Knitting Needles, knit a 20 inch long, 2 stitch I cord.
Seam the back of the halter top. Fold over the upper edge and sew in place to form casing. Thread the I cord through the casing.