Top in Diagonal Pattern in Schachenmayr Tahiti - S9047 - Downloadable PDF

Top in Diagonal Pattern in Schachenmayr Tahiti

What is Being Made

This is a knitted top featuring a distinctive diagonal pattern, designed to be worked from the top down. The garment is constructed in sections: the upper back piece and upper front piece are knitted separately first, then joined together on a circular needle to continue knitting downward in the round. The construction method allows for seamless integration of the body once the armhole shaping is complete, with the round beginning positioned at the center of the lower front section.

Knitting Techniques Used

The top employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its final structure:

• Top-down construction: The garment is worked from the neckline downward, allowing for easy fitting adjustments and seamless transitions between sections.
• Flat knitting and circular knitting: The upper front and back pieces are worked flat on straight needles, then transferred to a circular needle for seamless round knitting of the body.
• Stitch markers: Used strategically to divide sections and maintain pattern alignment throughout the knitting process.
• Armhole shaping: Structured shaping is incorporated at the armhole openings as the garment transitions from flat to circular knitting.
• Pattern repeats: The diagonal pattern is worked according to a stitch chart, with careful attention to beginning and ending stitches to ensure pattern continuity across the garment width.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches to create the diagonal texture:

• Knit stitches (rechte Maschen): Form the primary structure of the garment.
• Purl stitches (linke Maschen): Used in the setup rows and incorporated into the diagonal pattern to create visual texture and directional interest.
• Diagonal pattern stitches: Created through a combination of knit and purl stitches arranged according to stitch chart 2 (Strickschrift 2), which defines the specific diagonal motif throughout the top.
• Edge stitches (Randmasche): Selvage stitches worked at the edges to create neat finishing edges.

Materials and Tools

The top is designed to be worked with Schachenmayr Tahiti yarn in a lace weight classification. The pattern calls for 3.5 mm knitting needles for the main fabric. A long circular needle is required for the seamless body construction once the upper sections are joined. The gauge is established at 24 stitches and 28 rows over 10 x 10 centimeters when worked in the diagonal pattern according to the provided stitch chart, ensuring proper fit and drape of the finished garment.