With its cap sleeves, flattering neckline and easy, swingy shape, Leigh is one top you can wear for any occasion—and then some. Construction
Top is worked flat in pieces
from the bottom up. Neck edge is worked circularly, after pieces are assembled. Sizes
39 (43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67)“ / 99 (109, 119.5, 129.5, 139.5, 150, 160, 170) cm finished bust circumference
Intended to fit bust sizes 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60)“ / 76-81.5 (86.5-91.5, 96.5-101.5, 106.5-112, 117-122, 127-132, 137-142, 147.5-152.5) cm
Model wearing size 43” / 109 cm with +8” / +20 cm ease Yarn
Shibui Pebble
48% recycled silk, 36% fine merino, 16% cashmere
224 yards / 205 meters per 25 g skein
8 (9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins, with yarn held double
1790 (1990, 2245, 2475, 2755, 3000, 3255, 3490) yards / 1635 (1820, 2055, 2265, 2520, 2745, 2975, 3190) meters
Samples shown in colors Tar, Black Plum, and Bone Gauge
22 stitches & 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with yarn held double, after blocking Needle
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle
US 6 / 4 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed Other Materials
Cable needle (CN), 2 double-pointed needles (DPN) in same size as gauge needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch marker, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)