Sophorine

Sophorine is a versatile top which can be worked with short set-in sleeves or as a sleeveless top. It features a V-neck and options to work texture, colour stripes, or mix both. It’s a straightforward project with simple details, a canvas for creative summer garments.

Sizes :1 (2 / 3 / 4 / 5), 6 (7 / 8 / 9 / 10) All measurements are those of the finished top. See last pictures for schematic and complete measurements.

Finished Bust Circ : 80 (90 / 100 / 110 / 120), 130 (140 / 150 / 160 / 170) cm 31 ½ (35 ½ / 39 ¼ / 43 ¼ / 47 ¼), 51 ¼ (55 / 59 / 63 / 67)“

Choose a size with -5 to +5 cm – -2 to +2” ease at bust. If you are in between sizes, size down. Shown in size 3 on a 95 cm – 37 ½“ bust and a 35 cm – 13 ¾” upper arm.

Yarn : Fingering to Sport weight yarn.

Tee with sleeves : 510 (590 / 680 / 750 / 820), 900 (970 / 1040 / 1150 / 1270) meters 560 (645 / 745 / 820 / 900), 985 (1060 / 1140 / 1260 / 1390) yards

Sleeveless top with colour stripes : MC : 350 (395 / 470 / 530 / 560), 610 (640 / 670 / 725 / 790) meters 385 (435 / 515 / 580 / 615), 670 (700 / 735 / 795 / 865) yards CC : 125 (135 / 150 / 170 / 200), 220 (255 / 285 / 330 / 380) meters 140 (150 / 165 / 185 / 220), 240 (280 / 315 / 360 / 415) yards

The samples are knit with Purl Soho Santolina (300 m – 328 yds / 100 g) in Beige Bunny (Tee), Heirloom white (Top MC) and Robin redbreast (Top CC).

Needles : Main Fabric : 3.25 mm (US 3) circular needles with appropriate length to knit in the round and magic loop or DPNs. Ribbing : 3 mm (US 2.5) circular needles with appropriate length to knit in the round and magic loop or DPNs. or size required to get gauge

Gauge : 23 sts x 35 rows / rnds per 10 cm – 4” with main needles in stockinette after blocking

Notions : Stitch markers, tapestry needle and scissors Scrap yarn to place sts on hold Row counter recommended

Techniques used : Top down set-in sleeves tee or sleeveless top Purl or colour stripes Upper body worked flat Shoulders shaped with German short rows