For this style inspired by vintage resort wear, rope-like cables shore up a ticking-stripe panel that widens to the top of the of the bodice in this BIRCH top. The striped sleeves create the illusion of a vest worn with an undershirt.

Finished Size: X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2X) to fit Bust: 32 (35, 38, 40, 43, 46)"/81 (89, 96.5, 101.5, 109, 117)cm. Length: 20.5 (21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 23)"/52 (53.5, 54.5, 56, 57, 58.5)cm.
Yarn: Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Birch (90% cotton, 10% silk; 103 yd [95m]/50g): #01 ecru, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) balls and New Birch (65% cotton, 35% silk; 103 yd [95m]/50g): #11 aqua, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2) balls.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 17 sts and 26 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Rev St st using #7 needles.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight and cable. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch markers, yarn needle.
Originally Published: Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham for Tahki Stacy Charles, Exclusive Online Collection, Spring 2010