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Pellicia Top in Valley Yarns Southwick – Pattern #1078 by Julie Turjoman

The Pellicia Top is a stylish, casual knitted top designed by Julie Turjoman and published by Valley Yarns as pattern #1078. Worked in the cool, breathable Valley Yarns Southwick yarn — a 52% Pima Cotton / 48% Bamboo blend — this top is perfectly suited to warm-weather wear and weekend activities. Its combination of a flattering V-neck, shaped silhouette, and distinctive ribbed wide shoulder bands gives it a stylishly current look that is both fun to knit and highly wearable. The pattern is rated Adventurous Beginner, making it an excellent next step for knitters who have mastered the basics and are ready to explore a more interesting construction.

Sizing and Fit

The Pellicia Top is available in a wide range of sizes to suit many body types:

• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL
• Finished Bust Measurements: 32½ (36½, 40½, 44½, 48½) (52½, 56½, 60½, 64½) inches
• Designed to be worn with 2–4 inches of positive ease for a relaxed, comfortable fit
• The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in Size S

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is specifically designed for Valley Yarns Southwick, a worsted weight yarn that combines the softness and breathability of Pima Cotton with the natural sheen and drape of Bamboo. This fiber blend is ideal for a warm-weather top, as it wicks moisture and feels lightweight against the skin.

• Yarn: Valley Yarns Southwick (52% Pima Cotton / 48% Bamboo), 50g / 105 yards per ball
• Color shown: 20 Soft Grape
• Yarn quantity required: 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) (9, 10, 11, 11) balls depending on size
• Needles: US size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles in both 16" and 32"–40" lengths for the main body; US size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles in both 16" and 32"–40" lengths for ribbing and shoulder bands
• Additional materials: Stitch markers (including 4 locking stitch markers) and a tapestry needle for finishing and seaming

Gauge

• 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger (US 7) needles, blocked
• 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in Rib stitch on smaller (US 5) needles, blocked

Achieving accurate gauge is important for proper fit, particularly given the shaped silhouette and structured shoulder bands.

Construction Method

The Pellicia Top features an unusual and engaging construction that sets it apart from standard top-down or bottom-up sweater patterns. Understanding the construction helps knitters appreciate why this design is both practical and fun to work.

• The body is worked in the round on circular needles, beginning at the hem and worked bottom-up to the underarms in a single piece
• Waist and bust shaping are incorporated into the body as it is worked upward, creating a flattering, fitted silhouette
• The hem is worked in the same Slip Stitch Rib pattern used for the shoulder bands, creating a cohesive design detail that ties the garment together visually
• The main body fabric is worked in stockinette stitch, providing a smooth, classic surface that showcases the natural sheen of the