This striped top is knit sideways from cuff to cuff with drop stitches and ridges for a beautiful and unusual effect. Patons Silk Bamboo. Sizes XS-5XL (bust 28-62”/71-157.5 cm). 3.75mm (US 5) & 4.5mm (US 7) knitting needles. Patons Yarns

Skill Level: Easy

SIZES
To fit bust measurement
Extra-Small/Small 28-34 ins [71-86.5 cm]
Medium 36-38 ins [91.5-96.5 cm]
Large 40-42 ins [101.5-106.5 cm]
Extra-Large 44-46 ins [112-117 cm]
2/3 Extra-Large 48-54 ins [122-137 cm]
4/5 Extra-Large 56-62 ins [142-157.5 cm]

Finished bust
Extra-Small/Small 38 ins [96.5 cm]
Medium 42 ins [106.5 cm]
Large 46 ins [117 cm]
Extra-Large 50 ins [127 cm]
2/3 Extra-Large 55 ins [139.5 cm]
4/5 Extra-Large 62 ins [157.5 cm]

MATERIALS
Patons® Silk Bamboo (65 g/1.8 oz)
Sizes XS/S (M-L-XL-2/3XL-4/5XL)

Main color MC (85511 Coral) 3 (3-4-4-5-5) balls
Contrast A (85510 Apricot) 3 (3-3-4-4-4) balls
Contrast B (85008 Ivory) 2 (2-3-3-3-4) balls
Contrast C (85236 Moss) 1 (1-1-2-2-2) ball(s)
Contrast D (85219 Sea) 2 (2-3-3-3-4) balls
5 colors, 11-19 balls total

Size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension.

Patterns:
2-row ridge pattern
24-row color stripe pattern

Garment is worked in one piece sideways from cuff to cuff. Sew side and sleeve seams to finish.

Construction schematics are provided in PDF download (January 2009).

French version (January 2009):
Haut d’un Côté à l’autre (au tricot)