Taj MahalBy Gudrun JohnstonThe idea for this summery top had been percolating in my head for a little while before it was actualized. I had visions of the 60's, long flowing locks and music festivals in mind whilst sketching for it. I wanted something fairly free flowing with some well defined lace at the upper body and hem. When I spotted the Persian lace from Barbara Walker's Treasury of Knitting Patterns it seemed to fit well into my vision. The beautiful curved outline of this lace is evocative of the temples of the East. Due to this Eastern reference I decided to name this top Taj Mahal, which is also the name of one of my favourite bands! This piece is worked in the round bottom up starting with a provisional/invisible cast on and dividing at the armholes to work front and back separately. The shoulders are joined with a three-needle bind off and stitches are picked up around the armholes for cap sleeves. A delicate, easy to work, edging is attached to the hem by way of the provisional cast on and is joined as the edging is being worked.A multi-sized pattern with 12 sizes.
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MaterialsHabu-A-4 "kusaki zome" 2.75mm (US #2) 32 inch (80 cm) circular 2.75mm (US #2) 40 inch (100 cm) circular - (Optional - for making sizes G-L as there will be more stitches on the needle). 2.75mm (US #2) 16 inch (40 cm) circular 1 set of 2.75mm (US #2) DPN'S - Stitch Markers Row Counter Stitch Holders / scrap yarn -
Knitting pattern
Difficulty level: 2 (out of 3) |
