Hope Top     Designed for seed-stitch lovers (like me), Hope can be worn alone or over a fitted blouse, with a skirt or jeans. It is worked from the top down with beautiful details along the way, including a dainty button closure at the back neck, prominent slipped stitches along the yoke, and a drawstring waist. Knitted in a blend of linen and merino at a fine gauge, this sweater is a joy both to knit and wear. Pattern available in Finish-Free Knits. See all designs in this book.     < previous   next >       Please consider donating any amount (even just $1.00) to support the free patterns Kristen offers. Finished Measurements: 30¾ (34½, 38½, 42¼, 46¼, 40¼, 54)" / 78 (87.5, 98, 107.5, 117.5, 127.5, 137) cm bust circumference Yarn Requirements: Merlin sport weight by Louet 60% linen, 40% merino 100 gram hank = approx 250 yards • 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) hanks Knitting Needles: Body and Sleeves—U.S. Size 1 (2.25 mm): 16" and 32" circular and set of 4 or 5 double pointed needles. I-Cord—U.S. size 0 (2 mm): set of 2 dpns. Or sizes needed to obtain gauge. Notions: marker; stitch holders or waste yarn; one ½" (1.3 cm) button; tapestry needle Gauge: 24 sts and 46 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in seed st on larger needle, worked in rnds. 25 sts and 52 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in slipped seed st on larger needle, worked in rnds.       Photos courtesy of Interweave Press.     Pattern available in Finish-Free Knits, by Kristen TenDyke Interweave Press 2012