Product Description
Glow up and bow up in this adorable top and skirt set! This charming 2 piece set has all of the girly details that will make you gush. Featuring a darling keyhole in the back topped with a bow and elegant puff sleeves, wearing this ensemble is sure to bring out your radiance!
I designed this set to be totally customizable to suit your unique preferences and make it your own. The neckline can be made higher for more modesty, the top and sleeves can be made as long as you like for your preferred coverage, and the skirt length is knitted custom to you. There are also 3 keyhole options - a small keyhole (pictured), large keyhole, or no keyhole, and the bow is optional as well.
A full page photo tutorial is included for how to knit the short row shoulders, do a 3-needle bind off, as well as links to tutorials for all other techniques used.
Glow Up Top and Skirt Set by Lauren Riker
Project Overview
The Glow Up is a coordinated hand knitting pattern featuring a matching top and skirt set designed by Lauren Riker. This downloadable PDF pattern offers a complete two-piece garment project suitable for knitters with intermediate skill levels. The set is available in ten sizes ranging from 32 inches to 50 inches, making it accessible for various body types and preferences.
What Is Being Made
This pattern provides instructions for creating a coordinated knitted top and skirt combination. The two-piece set allows for versatile styling options, with both garments designed to work together as a cohesive outfit. The pattern includes detailed sizing information across ten different size options to accommodate different measurements and fit preferences.
Knitting Techniques Used
The Glow Up pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The construction utilizes circular needle knitting methods, which is a common approach for creating seamless garments. The pattern incorporates ribbing sections, which provide structure and elasticity to key areas of the garments. Stockinette Stitch forms the primary fabric structure, creating a smooth, classic knitted appearance suitable for both the top and skirt components.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette Stitch: The main stitch used throughout the body of both the top and skirt, creating a smooth, flat fabric with characteristic V-shaped columns on the right side
- Ribbing: Used in fitted sections including the skirt waistband and top ribbing details, providing stretch and recovery to ensure proper fit
Materials and Yarn Requirements
The Glow Up pattern calls for Worsted Weight Yarn, with yardage requirements ranging from 980 to 1430 yards depending on the size selected. The sample garment shown in the pattern was created using HiKoo Popcycle in Dream #3002, which is a fingering weight yarn held double throughout the project. For crafters preferring to use fingering weight yarn instead of worsted weight, the pattern recommends doubling the yardage and holding the yarn double for all instructions.
Needles and Tools
This pattern requires three different circular needles to accommodate various sections of the garments:
- US 3 (3 mm) 24-inch circular needle: Used exclusively for the skirt waistband ribbing
- US 5 (3.75 mm) 29-inch circular needle: Employed for ribbing sections on both the top and skirt
- US 7 (4.5 mm) 29-inch circular needle: The primary needle used for knitting the main body of both the top and skirt in Stockinette Stitch
Gauge Information
Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 stitches and 27 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch using the larger US 7 needle. While row gauge has some flexibility and can be adjusted during construction, achieving accurate stitch gauge is critical for proper fit. Knitters are encouraged to swatch before beginning the project to ensure their gauge matches the pattern specifications.
Size Range
The Glow Up pattern accommodates ten different sizes with finished bust measurements ranging from 32 inches to 50 inches, providing options for a wide range of body types and fit preferences. This extensive sizing range makes the pattern suitable for various knitters and allows for customization based on individual measurements and desired ease.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 16 |
| Designer: | Lauren Riker |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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