SWEETIE
SWING
TOP
SWEETIE
SWING TOP
Intermediate
SIZES GOOD TO KNOW
To fit bust 81 86 91 97 102 107 cm ● Paintbox Yarns cannot accept responsibility for the finished
32 34 36 38 40 42 in garment if any yarn other than the recommended yarn is used.
● Yarn quantities are based on average requirements and are
Actual 86 92 97 103 108 114 cm therefore approximate.
measurement 33¾ 36¼ 38¼ 40½ 42½ 45 in ● Colour reproduction is as close as printing processes will allow.
● Instructions are given for the smallest size, with changes
Finished length 49 49 50 50 51 51 cm for larger sizes given in square brackets [ ] afterwards.
from back neck 19¼ 19¼ 19¾ 19¾ 20 20 in ●W here only one figure is given, this relates to all sizes.
● Repeat figures in round brackets ( ) the number of times
Sleeve seam 9 cm, 3½ in stated afterwards.
● Where the figure 0 appears, no stitches, times or rows are
YOU WILL NEED worked for this size.
● 50g balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (As seen on cover)
. 6 [6: 7: 7: 8: 8] × Peach Orange ABBREVIATIONS
● 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) circular knitting needle alt = alternate; beg = beginning; cm = centimetres;
● 3¼mm (UK 10 – US 3) circular knitting needle cont = continue; dec = decreas(e)(ing); foll = following;
● Set of four 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) double-pointed in = inches; inc = increas(e)(ing); K = knit; M1 = make one
knitting needles stitch by picking up loop lying between needles and knitting
into back of this loop; P = purl; patt = pattern;
TENSION (GAUGE) psso = pass slipped stitch over; rem = remain(s)(ing);
22 stitches and 30 rounds to 10 cm, 4 in, measured over rep = repeat; rs = right side; sl 1 = slip one stitch;
stocking stitch using 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) needles, or size st st = stocking stitch (K every round); st(s) = stitch(es);
required to give correct tension. tog = together; ws = wrong side; yfwd = yarn forward.
It is vitally important to check your tension (gauge) before
starting as working to the wrong tension will mean your Visit www.paintboxyarns.com for
garment will not fit as shown and could result in yarn being more patterns or to buy yarn online
left over, or more yarn being required. Before beginning, knit
a tension swatch at least 12 cm, 5 in, square and measure
your tension. If there are more sts and rows than stated, try
again using thicker needles. If there are less sts and rows than
86 [92 : 97 : 103 : 108 : 114] cm
stated, try again using thinner needles. 33¾ [36¼ : 38¼ : 40½ : 42½ : 45] in
19¼ [19¼ : 19¾ : 19¾ : 20 : 20] in
49 [49 : 50 : 50 : 51 : 51] cm
9 cm
3½ in
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BODY Now place marker on needle after last st of last round – this
(WORKED IN ONE PIECE TO ARMHOLES) marker denotes sleeve “seam”.
Cast on 262 [274: 286: 298: 310: 322] sts using 4mm (UK 8 – next round (rs) K1, M1, K to last st, M1, K1. 66 [68: 70: 72: 74: 76] sts.
US 6) circular needle. Working all increases as set by last round, cont as follows:
Taking care not to twist cast-on edge, cont as follows: Work in st st for a further 3 rounds.
round 1 (rs) knit. next round K1, M1, *K2tog, yfwd, rep from * to last st, M1, K1.
round 2 purl. 68 [70: 72: 74: 76: 78] sts.
These two rounds form garter stitch worked in the round. next round knit.
rounds 3 to 12 as rounds 1 and 2, 5 times. next round K2, *yfwd, K2tog, rep from * to last 2 sts, K2.
Now place markers on needle as follows: Place blue marker Now work in st st as follows:
after last st of last round and another blue marker after next 131 Inc 1 st at each end of 2nd and foll 4th round.
[137: 143: 149: 155: 161] sts – these markers denote side “seams”. 72 [74: 76 78: 80: 82] sts.
Miss 32 [34: 35: 37: 38: 40] sts either side of blue markers and Work in st st for a few rounds until sleeve measures 9 cm, 3½ in.
place red markers on next st – these markers denote where next round cast off first 3 sts, K to last 3 sts, cast off rem 3 sts.
shaping will be worked. 6 markers in total – 2 blue markers Break yarn and leave rem 66 [68: 70: 72: 74: 76] sts on a holder.
(between sts) and 4 red markers (on sts). (There should be
65 [67: 71: 73: 77: 79] sts between each pair of red marked sts.) YOKE
next round (rs) knit. With rs facing and using 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) circular needle,
This round forms st st worked in the round. work across sts on holders as follows: K across 66 [68: 70:
Work in st st for one more round. 72: 74: 76] sts on left sleeve holder, place marker on needle,
next round (dec round) (rs) *K to within one st of red marked K across 89 [95: 101: 107: 113: 119] sts on front holder, place
st, slip next 2 sts as though to K2tog (marked st is second of another marker on needle, K across 66 [68: 70: 72: 74: 76] sts
these 2 sts), K1, then pass 2 slipped sts over, rep from * on right sleeve holder, place another marker on needle, and
3 times more, K to end. 254 [266: 278: 290: 302: 314] sts. K across 89 [95: 101: 107: 113: 119] sts on back holder, place
Work in st st for 11 rounds. another marker on needle.
Now rep the dec round once more. 310 [326: 342: 358: 374: 390] sts.
246 [258: 270: 282: 294: 306] sts. There should be 4 markers in total, with each marker sitting at
Now work lace patt as follows: point where raglan armhole seams would be.
next round *K2tog, yfwd, rep from * to end. Now work in rounds, decreasing for raglans at markers as follows:
next round knit. round 1 (rs) *sl 1, K1, psso, K to within 2 sts of marker, K2tog,
next round *yfwd, K2tog, rep from * to end. slip marker onto right needle, rep from * 3 times more.
next round knit. 302 [318: 334: 350: 366: 382] sts.
Rep last 4 rounds twice more. Working all raglan decreases as set by last round, dec 1 st at
Work in st st for 1 round, then rep the dec round again. each raglan edge of both front and back on 4th [4th: 4th: 4th:
238 [250: 262: 274: 286: 298] sts. 4th: next] and foll 0 [0: 0: 0: 0: 1] round, then on 6 [5: 3: 2: 0: 0]
Work in st st for 2 rounds. foll 4th rounds, then on foll 6 [9: 14: 17: 22: 24] alt rounds and at
next round *K2tog, yfwd, rep from * to end. same time dec 1 st at each raglan edge of both sleeves on 4th
Work in st st for 4 rounds, then rep the dec round again. and foll 4th round, then on foll 16 [17: 18: 19: 20: 21] alt rounds.
230 [242: 254: 266: 278: 290] sts. 178 [182: 182: 186: 186: 186] sts.
Work in st st for 7 rounds, then rep the dec round again. next round *K2tog, yfwd, rep from * to end.
222 [234: 246: 258: 270: 282] sts. next round knit.
**Work in st st for 5 rounds, then rep the dec round again. next round *yfwd, K2tog, rep from * to end.
Rep from ** 3 times more. 190 [202: 214: 226: 238: 250] sts. next round *sl 1, K2tog, psso, K to within 3 sts of marker,
Remove all red markers – shaping completed. K3tog, slip marker onto right needle, rep from * 3 times more.
Work in st st for a few rounds until body measures 29 cm, 11½ in. 162 [166: 166: 170: 170: 170] sts.
next round cast off first 3 sts, K until there are 89 [95: 101: 107: next round knit.
113: 119] sts on right needle and slip these sts onto a holder Now working all raglan decreases as set before lace band,
(for front), cast off next 6 sts, K until there are 89 [95: 101: 107: dec 1 st at each side of all 4 markers on next and foll 4 alt rows.
113: 119] sts on right needle and slip these sts onto another 122 [126: 126: 130: 130: 130] sts.
holder (for back), cast off rem 2 sts. Work 1 round.
Break yarn. Work neckband
Change to 3¼mm (UK 10 - US 3) circular needle.
SLEEVES next round (rs) knit.
Cast on 64 [66: 68: 70: 72: 74] sts using double-pointed next round purl.
4mm (UK 8 – US 6) needles. Rep last 2 rows 4 times more, then first of these 2 rows again,
Distribute sts evenly over 3 of the 4 needles and, using 4th ending after a K row.
needle and taking care not to twist cast-on edge, work in Cast off purlwise (on rs).
rounds as follows:
round 1 (rs) knit. MAKING UP
round 2 purl. Do NOT steam press!
These two rounds form garter stitch worked in the round. Join cast-off sts at underarms.
rounds 3 to 12 as rounds 1 and 2, 5 times. Pin out Top to measurements given, cover with a clean damp
cloth and leave to dry naturally.
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WE’VE USED
Duck Egg
Blue
WE’VE USED
Elephant Grey
TOP TIP
To add a little
special detail to this
top, try knitting the
garter stitch edges
in a contrasting
color!
WE’VE USED
Pine Green
WE’VE USED
Vintage Heather
