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Feather and Fan Out Top
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Product Description
I was intimidated by the sport weight yarn in my stash for much too long! Then I finally decided to dig into it with this knit baby top pattern. It features a simple top-down construction and a feather and fan lace bodice detail with a slight ruffle flare at the bottom. This is such a great, compact project to take on the go, fitting on small circular needles and only taking two balls of a weight category 2 yarn like Millamia Naturally Soft Merino or Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino. All you need to create this top is a 4mm (US 6) circular needles long enough to accommodate 150-200 stitches. I was able to make the whole 12 month size on 16" circular needles which was so fun and easy! This is an intermediate pattern that requires knowledge of basic stitches and increases as well as how to bind off and cast on in the middle of your work. Includes instructions for sizes 6 months, 12 months and 24 months. The 12 month size is pictured on a husky 11 month old.
Feather and Fan Out Top by Michelle Greenberg
What is Being Made
The Feather and Fan Out Top is a seamless, top-down knitted garment designed for babies and toddlers. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a fitted pullover with a decorative feather and fan stitch pattern that expands outward from the neckline. The pattern is available in three finished chest sizes: 20 inches (51cm) for 6 months, 21 inches (54cm) for 12 months, and 25 inches (64cm) for 24 months.
Construction Method and Techniques
This top is constructed using the seamless top-down method, a popular technique in modern knitting that eliminates the need for seaming. The knitter begins by casting on stitches at the neckline and works in continuous rounds, increasing stitches regularly until the desired number of sleeve and body stitches are on the needles. Once the proper stitch count is reached, the sleeve stitches are bound off, and the body continues to the hem. This construction method provides a comfortable, stretchy fit that grows with the wearer and creates a polished, professional finish.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The pattern features the classic Feather and Fan stitch, a lacy, openwork pattern that creates a decorative fan-like appearance. The base fabric is worked in stockinette stitch, which provides a smooth, flat surface ideal for showcasing the feather and fan motif. Increases are worked strategically throughout the pattern to shape the garment and create the expanding fan effect that gives this top its distinctive silhouette.
Materials and Gauge
This project requires at least 190 yards (175 meters) of sport weight yarn. The pattern suggests using yarns such as Millamia Naturally Soft Merino or Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, which are soft and suitable for delicate baby garments. Knitting is worked on 4mm (US 6) circular needles, with a recommended minimum length of 16 inches to accommodate the 150 stitches needed for the smallest size. The pattern is designed to achieve a gauge of 20 stitches by 27 rows over a 4x4 inch (10x10cm) swatch in stockinette stitch on 4mm needles. Additional notions include four stitch markers for marking increases and one stitch marker to mark the beginning of rounds, which help maintain pattern accuracy and construction integrity throughout the project.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Featured Products: | MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | Michelle Greenberg |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | You can get away with just one pair of 16" circulars for the 6 and 12 month size. 24 months may be more comfortable on a longer cord. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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