Destin Top in Berroco Vera - Downloadable PDF

Destin Top in Berroco Vera

What is Being Made

The Destin Top is a knitted garment designed by Alison Green. This intermediate-level project creates a fitted top available in ten different sizes, ranging from extra small (33" bust) to extra large (68¾" bust). The finished length measures between 22½" and 24½" down the center back, depending on size selected. This top is designed to be worn with approximately 4–6" of positive ease for a comfortable, close-fitting silhouette.

Techniques Used

The Destin Top employs circular knitting techniques, constructed in the round to create a seamless garment. The pattern utilizes multiple needle sizes to create different stitch densities and fabric characteristics. Knitters will work with both 32" circular needles for larger sections and 16" circular needles for smaller circumferences. Double-pointed needles or preferred small-circumference needles are used for working the narrowest sections of the garment. This construction method allows for efficient knitting and minimal finishing work.

Stitches and Stitch Details

While specific stitch patterns are detailed within the full PDF instructions, the Destin Top is worked at a gauge of 16 stitches over 4 inches using the specified needles and yarn. The pattern requires knitters to work at an intermediate skill level, suggesting the inclusion of techniques beyond basic stockinette stitch, such as increases, decreases, or shaping methods to achieve the fitted silhouette.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Berroco Vera in color #11506 Patina. Yarn weight is DK (light worsted). Yardage requirements range from 3 to 6 balls of 100 grams each, depending on the size selected.
• Needles: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) and US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles. Specifically, one 32" circular needle in each size for body sections, one 16" circular needle in each size for smaller circumferences, and one set of double-pointed needles in size 5 (3.75 mm) for working very small circumferences in the round.

Size Range and Finished Measurements

The Destin Top is offered in ten sizes grouped as follows: sizes 1, 2, and 3 for smaller frames; sizes 4, 5, 6, and 7 for medium frames; and sizes 8, 9, and 10 for larger frames. Finished bust measurements span from 33" to 68¾", accommodating a wide range of body types. The garment shown in the pattern is size 3 (41" bust) modeled with approximately 7" of positive ease.