Bamboo - Leaf Top (knit)

SIZES
To fit bust measurement
Extra-Small/Small 28-34 ins [ 71-86.5 cm ]
Medium 36-38 ins [ 91.5-96.5 cm ]
Large 40-42 ins [ 101.5-106.5 cm ]
Extra-Large 44-46 ins [ 112-117 cm ]
2/3 Extra-Large 48-54 ins [ 122-137 cm ]
4/5 Extra-Large 56-62 ins [ 142-157.5 cm ]
Finished bust
X-Small/Small 36 ins [ 91.5 cm ]
Medium 40½ ins [ 103 cm ]
Large 44¾ ins [ 113.5 cm ]
X-Large 48 ins [ 122 cm ]
2/3 X-Large 57½ ins [ 146 cm ]
4/5 X-Large 65 ins [ 165 cm ]

GAUGE
15 sts and 21 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking st.

MATERIALS
Bernat® Bamboo (60 g / 2.1 oz)
Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL
92130 (Water) 7 8 9 10 11 12 balls

Sizes 5 mm (U.S. 8) and 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) circular knitting needles 24 ins [60 cm] long. Set of four 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

STITCH GLOSSARY
Cont = Continue(ity).
Dec = Decrease(ing).
K = Knit.
KB1 = Knit next stitch into back loop.
K2(3)tog = Knit next 2(3) stitches together.
M1 = Make 1 stitch by picking up horizontal loop lying before next stitch and knitting into back of loop.
P(2)sso = Pass 1(2) slipped stitch(es) over.
Rep = Repeat.
Rnd(s) = Round(s).
RS = Right side.
Sl1(2) = Slip next 1(2) stitch(es) knitwise.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
WS = Wrong side.
Yfwd = Yarn forward.

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.
Neckband: With smaller circular needle, cast on 55 (60-65-70-80-90) sts. Join in rnd. Place marker on first st.
1st rnd: Purl.
2nd rnd: Knit.
Rep last 2 rnds once more.
Change to larger circular needle and proceed as follows:
**1st rnd: *K2. yfwd. K1. yfwd. K2. Rep from * around.
2nd and alt rnds: Knit.
3rd rnd: *K3. yfwd. K1. yfwd. K3. Rep from * around.
5th rnd: *yfwd. K4. yfwd. K1. yfwd. K4. Rep from * around.
6th rnd: *KB1. K11. Rep from * around.
7th rnd: *KB1. yfwd. Sl1. K1. psso. K3. yfwd. K1. yfwd. K3. K2tog. yfwd. Rep from * around.
8th rnd: *KB1. K13. Rep from * around.
9th rnd: *KB1. yfwd. Sl2. K1. P2sso. K3. yfwd. K1. yfwd. K3. K3tog. yfwd. Rep from * around.
10th rnd: As 8th rnd.
11th and 12th rnds: As 9th and 8th rnds once more.
13th rnd: *KB1. yfwd. K1. yfwd. Sl1. K1. psso. K7. K2tog. yfwd. K1. yfwd. Rep from * around.
14th rnd: *KB1. K15. Rep from * around.
15th rnd: *KB1. yfwd. K3. yfwd. Sl1. K1. psso. K5. K2tog. yfwd. K3. yfwd. Rep from * around.
16th rnd: *KB1. K17. Rep from * around.
17th rnd: *KB1. (yfwd. Sl1. K1. psso. K3) twice. K2tog. yfwd. K3. K2tog. yfwd. Rep from * around.
18th rnd: As 16th rnd.
19th rnd: *KB1. (yfwd. Sl1. K1. psso. K1) 3 times. (K2tog. yfwd. K1) twice. K2tog. yfwd. Rep from * around.
20th rnd: As 16th rnd.
21st rnd: *KB1. yfwd. Sl1. K1. psso. (K1. yfwd) twice. Sl1. K1. psso. K1. yfwd. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yfwd. K1. K2tog. (yfwd. K1) twice. K2tog. yfwd. Rep from * around. 220 (240- 260-280-320-360) sts.
22nd rnd: *KB1. K19. Rep from * around.
23rd rnd: *KB1. yfwd. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yfwd. K3. yfwd. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yfwd. Rep from * around.
24th rnd: *KB1. K9. Rep from * around.
25th rnd: *KB1. yfwd. Sl1. K1. psso. K5. K2tog. yfwd. Rep from * around.
26th rnd: As 24th rnd.

Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Knit 7 rnds even.
Next rnd: *M1. K20. Rep from * around. (336-378) sts.

All sizes: Knit 4 (8-12-14-12-12) rnds even.
Divide for Body and Sleeves: Next rnd: Slip first 46 (48-50-54-64-71) sts onto a length of yarn for Right Sleeve. Cast on 4 sts (left underarm).
K64 (72-80-86-104-118) for Front.
Slip next 46 (48-50-54-64-71) sts onto a length of yarn for Right Sleeve. Cast on 4 sts (left underarm). K64 (72-80-86-104-118).
136 (152-168-180-216-244) sts for Front and Back.
Knit in rnds even until work from dividing rnd measures 9 (9-9½-12- 14-15) ins [23 (23-24-30.5-35.5- 38) cm], dec 5 sts evenly across last rnd. 131 (147-163-175-211-239) sts.
Change to smaller circular needle and proceed as follows:
1st rnd: Purl.
2nd rnd: Knit.
Rep last 2 rnds twice more, then 1st rnd once. Cast off.
Sleeves: With RS of work facing, slip 46 (48-50-54-64-71) sts from spare yarn onto 3 double-pointed needles.
Pick up and knit 4 sts across underarm body sts. Divide sts evenly and join in rnd. 50 (52-54-58-68- 75) sts.
1st rnd: Purl.
2nd rnd: Knit.
Rep last 2 rnds twice more, then 1st rnd once. Cast off.

FINISHING
Pin garment to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry.