Emily Bronte Topper in Lion Brand Homespun Thick & Quick - L30228

Emily Bronte Topper in Lion Brand Homespun Thick & Quick

What is Being Made

The Emily Bronte Topper is a knitted bolero-style garment designed as a versatile layering piece. This topper measures approximately 30 x 38 inches (76 x 96.5 cm) before folding and seaming, making it a generous wrap-style accessory suitable for draping over shoulders and upper body. The finished dimensions and construction method create a classic topper silhouette that works well over dresses, tops, and other garments.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This pattern is rated as Easy (Level 2) skill level, making it accessible to knitters with some basic experience. The construction involves working with a straightforward gauge and incorporates folding and seaming techniques to achieve the final garment shape. The use of thick and quick yarn allows for relatively quick project completion despite the generous finished dimensions.

Stitches Used

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the available pattern excerpt, the project utilizes fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for an easy-level garment. The pattern employs standard knitting construction methods compatible with the gauge specification of 8 stitches and 12 rows equaling approximately 4 inches (10 cm).

Materials and Tools

• Yarn: Lion Brand Homespun Thick & Quick in Painted Desert colorway (Article #792-407). The yarn composition is 88% Acrylic and 12% Polyester, providing durability and easy care. Two balls are required, with each ball containing 8.00 oz (227.00 grams) and yielding 160 yards (146 meters) of yardage, for a total of 792 yards of yarn needed.
• Needles: Size 13 (9 mm) knitting needles for working with the thick yarn weight
• Notions and Accessories: Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping, and Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) for seaming and finishing

Gauge Information

The pattern specifies a gauge of 8 stitches plus 12 rows equaling approximately 4 inches (10 cm) in the stitch pattern used. Achieving the correct gauge is essential to ensure the finished topper matches the intended dimensions and that the specified yardage is sufficient for completion.