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Zodiac Check Mate Top Pattern (Beginner) - Download

Zodiac Check Mate Top Pattern (Beginner) - Download

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This version of the Zodiac Check Mate Top creates its chequered effect from individual stockinette columns, knitted separately and joined with mattress stitch. Short-row shoulder panels and neckline shaping form the upper body, with increases shaping the sleeves. A picked-up folded rib collar finishes the neckline. The construction uses separate knitted sections rather than intarsia colourwork.
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Pattern information

Available sizes
Size 1, Size 2, Size 3, Size 4, Size 5, Size 6, Size 7, Size 8, Size 9
Skill level
Simple
Yarn weight
Lace
Needles
6 mm, 5 mm
Estimated knitting time
15 hours

Fit & measurements

Size order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

To fit bust circumference: 71–76, 81–86, 91–96, 101–106, 111–117, 122–127, 132–137, 142–147, 152–158 cm.

Designed with 26 cm positive ease around the bust. Length can be adjusted; changes affect yarn requirements.

Yarn requirements

Size order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

Veranita total: 357, 376, 383, 411, 411, 439, 437, 472, 503 m.

Wensleyhaze total, including hems and collar: 587, 622, 645, 685, 708, 748, 767, 815, 859 m.

Needles & notions

Needles

6 mm needles for the main body; 5 mm needles for ribbing.

Circular needle if working the hem in the round. Double-pointed or circular needles for the collar.

Notions

  • Stitch markers for the sleeve increases.

Techniques
  • Stockinette stitch
  • German Short Row
  • Seaming
  • Picking up stitches
  • Ribbing

Construction

Individual stockinette stripe columns are knitted separately and sewn together using mattress stitch. Short-row shoulder panels and neckline and sleeve increases shape the garment. A picked-up folded rib collar finishes the neckline.

Gauge

13 sts x 24.5 rows for 10 x 10cm / 4 x 4” Swatch in stockinette stitch with 6.0mm / 10US needle.