Celtic Queen by Vicki Square

Celtic Queen

Knitting
April 2012
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
688 - 918 yards (629 - 839 m)
32¾ (35½, 38½, 40¾)"
English

Interweave SKU: EP10401

Shoulder caps and neck trim require about 306 yards (4 skeins of suggested yarn), in addition to the 688.5 to 918 yards needed for the top itself.

Body-hugging with the slide of silk, this dressy top offers a nod to the Celtic influence in knitting. The extended shoulder sections create small sleeve caps, with Celtic designs showcased along the shoulders. The stand-up collar accentuated with bobbles and the ribbing along the sides amplifies the close-fit shaping and brings sophistication to the sleeveless style. Worked in a silk tape yarn infused with a subtle metallic fiber, the soft hand of this elegant top can join the party for an evening out or top a pair of jeans to amp up the casual.

Finished Size: About 32¾ (35½, 38½, 40¾)” (83 [80, 98, 103.5] cm) chest circumference, with side rib relaxed.

Yarn: DK Weight, Tahki Stacy Charles Collezione one Stella (74% silk, 26% lurex; 76.5 yd [70 m]/0.88 oz/25 g): #03 champagne fizz (A), 9 (10, 11, 12) balls; #01 silver mist (B), 4 (4, 4, 4,) balls.
Yarn Weight: #3 - Light

Needles: Body: size U.S. 8 (5mm): 24” (60cm) circular (cir). Edging: size U.S. 7 (4.5mm): 16” (40cm) cir.

Notions: Markers; tapestry needle.

Gauge: 22 sts and 31 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st on larger needle.