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Leaf Kimono Top
Availability: In Stock
Price: $5.50
Item #:
EP1593
This top is designed with a simple, elegant construction: Two identical sleeve pieces are sewn to a pointed bodice to form fluttering cap sleeves, a yoke, and an Empire waistline all at once. A ribbon tie at the back neck fine-tunes the drapey, floating fit.
Finished Size: 32 1/2 (37 1/2, 40, 45 1/2, 50 1/2)" bust circumference. Top shown measures 37 1/2", modeled with about 5" positive ease at bustline.
Yarn: Louet Euroflax Sport Weight (100% linen; 135 yd [123 m]/50 g): #17 shamrock, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) skeins.
Yarn weight: #2 - Fine
Gauge: 18 1/2 sts and 28 rows = 4" in English lace patt on larger needles.
Needles: Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; 1 yd 3/8" wide satin ribbon; sewing needle and matching thread.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 2008