Whitecaps by DanDoh (kit)

Whitecaps Top by Yumiko Alexander

This unique top is quite simple to make because you only need to know three basic techniques - knit, purl, and slip.

Some sections are knit with one strand of yarn, and other sections are knit with two strands of yarn held together. This produces more textures and makes a sturdy body on a lighter see-through fabric.

The body is worked from the bottom up with no shaping. The sleeves are worked straight until just before the cuffs where decreases are worked to produce a curve at the end.  

SKILL LEVEL  Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS  

Chest: 44 [49, 54]"   

Length (laid flat): Choice of 20", 22 1/2" or 25"

Choose the chest size for your ease preference and length. The garment is designed to be worn with 4" or more of positive ease.


Note:  All colors may not be in stock at the time of your order.  If that happens, we will call or email you to see if another color may be desirable, or to give you an estimate of the time needed to restock your preferred color selection.

KIT INCLUDES Whitecaps pattern.

YARN Silk +  4 [4, 5, 5, 6] skeins 

20" long: 5-6 [6, 6-7] skeins or 1130 [1230, 1340] yds

22 1/2" long: 6 [6-7, 7] skeins or 1235 [1340, 1460] yds

25" long: 6-7 [7, 7-8] skeins or 1340 [1460, 1580] yds

Note: If you prefer a shorter/longer length, work less/more repeats of the Body Stitch pattern. One repeat of the Body Stitch pattern adds 2 1/2" to the total length to the Body. You will need an extra 105 [110, 120] yards for each 2 1/2" added to the length.

NEEDLES (not included in kit): US 9 / 5.5 mm needles