The Brunch Crew

$10.00

The Brunch Crew is a top-down raglan with a decorative geometric lace motif along the front and back. Short rows are added at the back neck to shape the neckline for a better fit. The DK-weight gauge and lace panels means this knits up incredibly fast while giving you a nice stitch definition and fun details to keep you wanting to knit round after round. This pattern has been tech edited and tested. Pattern includes charts and written instructions.

The Brunch Crew is a top-down raglan with a decorative geometric lace motif along the front and back. Short rows are added at the back neck to shape the neckline for a better fit. The DK-weight gauge and lace panels means this knits up incredibly fast while giving you a nice stitch definition and fun details to keep you wanting to knit round after round. This pattern has been tech edited and tested. Pattern includes charts and written instructions.

Yarn requirements: DK Weight
721 (805, 883, 960, 1044) (1118, 1202, 1279, 1363) yds
283 (316, 347, 377, 410) (439, 472, 502, 535) g
659 (736, 807, 878, 955) (1022, 1099, 1170, 1246) m

YARN USED
HiKoo by Skacel Sueño
80% Superwash Merino, 20% Viscose from Bamboo
(DK Weight) 255 yds (233 m) / 100 g
3 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6) hanks in Plum

ALTERNATIVE YARN OPTION
Cascade Noble Cotton
100% Mercerized Long Staple Cotton
(DK Weight) 220 yds (200 m) / 100 g
4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) hanks

Gauge:
Using US 7 (4.5 mm) needles:
21 sts x 27 rnds in stockinette in the round = 4 in x 4 in (10 cm x 10 cm) after blocking

Chart Motif Gauge:
Using US 7 (4.5 mm) needles:
One Body Chart repeat is approx. 2.4 in (6 cm) tall and 6 in (15.5 cm) wide.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished Bust Circumference:
35.25 (39, 43, 46.75, 50.5) (54.25, 58, 62, 65.75) in
88 (97.5, 107.5, 117, 126.5) (136, 145.5, 155, 164.5) cm

This top is designed to be worn with approximately 1-5 in (2.5-12.5 cm) positive ease. The model has a bust circumference of 34 in (85 cm) and is wearing a size 1 in the plum version with 1.25 in (3 cm) of positive ease. The same model is wearing a size 2 in the silver version with 5 in (12.5 cm) of positive.

Needles & Notions:
For neck, cuff, and body ribbing:
US 5 (3.75 mm) 32 in (80 cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

For body:
US 7 (4.5 mm) 16-32 in (40-80 cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. Switch to longer length needles as your stitch count increases.

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn, and blocking mats