Needles: 4mm (US 6) Knitting Needles, 35cm cable
Gauge: 24 sts 30 rows
size: XS (S) M (L) XL
Uhullim Knitting Yarn (40g ball), held 4 strands together.
Yarn Required (Balls): 4 (4) 8 (8) 8 balls
* The stripe colorwork shown in the thumbnail was made using 4 balls of Banul Story Cotton 3. Please note that this yarn has low elasticity, which may result in an uncomfortable fit.
Abbreviations and Terminology
K : knit
P : pulr
K2tog : Knit Two Together
SSK : Slip, Slip, Knit
Size Guide
It is recommended to select a size that is equal to or slightly smaller than your underbust circumference.
Body
Cast on: 152 (164) 172 (180) 188 stitches.
Place a marker (PM) before beginning the first round.
Round 1: Knit (K) all stitches around to the marker. (Work in the round)
Repeat Round 1 until the piece measures 40 cm (approx. 15.75 inches) from the cast-on edge,
or until desired length is reached (try on to adjust length).
Front and Back Separation
Remove marker, Bind off 76 (82) 86 (90) 94 stitches. (After binding off, you will have 75 (81) 85 (89) 93 stitches remaining on the left needle and 1 stitch remaining on the right needle.)
Knit 29 (31) 33 (34) 36 stitches. (You now have 30 (32) 34 (35) 37 stitches total on the right needle.)
Bind off 16 (18) 18 (20) 20 stitches.
Knit the remaining 29 (31) 33 (34) 36 stitches.
Right Front Panel
Note: You will now work flat (in rows).
Row 2 (WS): Purl to end.
Row 3 (RS): SSK, knit until 2 stitches remain, K2tog.
Row 4 (WS): Purl to end.
Repeat Rows 3–4 a total of 3 (4) 4 (4) 4 times.
Row 1 (RS): Knit until 2 stitches remain, K2tog.
Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.
Repeat Rows 1–2 a total of 21 (21) 23 (24) 26 times.
Finishing Right Front: You will have 2 stitches remaining on the needle. K2tog once. Do not bind off the remaining 1 stitch; place it onto a stitch marker or waste yarn. Cut the working yarn.
Left Front Panel
Note: Attach new yarn on the Wrong Side (WS) to the remaining stitches on the opposite side.
Row 2 (WS): Purl to end.
Row 3 (RS): SSK, knit until 2 stitches remain, K2tog.
Row 4 (WS): Purl to end.
Repeat Rows 3–4 a total of 3 (4) 4 (4) 4 times.
Row 1 (RS): SSK, Knit to end.
Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.
Repeat Rows 1–2 a total of 21 (21) 23 (24) 26 times.
Finishing Left Front: 2 stitches will remain on the needle. SSK these last 2 stitches. Do not cut the yarn; continue working with the current yarn tail.
Neckline I-Cord
Setup: Starting from the live stitch (from the Left Front), hold the piece with the Wrong Side (WS) facing you. Pick up stitches along the entire neckline edge:
Along the vertical and diagonal edges, pick up 2 stitches, skip 1 stitch.Along the vertical and diagonal edges, pick up 2 stitches, skip 1 stitch.
Along the bound-off edge, pick up every stitch.
After picking up all stitches, place the single stitch that was reserved on a marker (from the Right Front Panel) onto the needle as the last stitch.
I-Cord Bind Off: Cut the working yarn. Attach a new strand of yarn to the needle, leaving a 30cm (12 in) tail. Cast on 3 stitches onto the same needle using the knitted cast-on method. Begin the I-Cord Bind Off:
- 1. Knit 2.
2. Knit 2 together through the back loop (K2tog TBL) to join to the neckline.
3. Slip the 3 stitches from the right needle back to the left needle.
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 until the end.
Finishing: When all neckline stitches have been incorporated, bind off the last 3 stitches of the I-Cord. Cut the yarn, leaving a 30cm (12 in) tail.
Side Slope and Back I-Cord Edging (Halter Tie Connection)
Setup: Pick up stitches along the side slope and the bound-off edge of the back (do not pick up stitches from the finished I-Cord neckline).
Along the vertical and diagonal edges, pick up 3 stitches, skip 1 stitch.
Along the bound-off edge, pick up every stitch.
First Halter Tie (I-Cord Cord): Cut the working yarn. Using a separate needle and yarn, Cast on 3 stitches. Work the I-Cord tie for approximately 40 cm (15.75 in):
- 1. Knit 3.
2. Slip the 3 stitches back to the left needle.
3. Repeat Steps 1–2 until the I-Cord measures the desired length.
When the desired length is reached, knit 3, slip these stitches onto the needle holding the Right Front stitches, and then proceed with the I-Cord Bind Off.
- 1. Knit 2.
2. Knit 2 together through the back loop (K2tog TBL) to join to the neckline.
3. Slip the 3 stitches from the right needle back to the left needle.
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 until the end.
Second Halter Tie (I-Cord Cord): After the I-Cord Bind Off is complete, work the I-Cord tie on the remaining 3 stitches until the second tie also measures 40 cm (15.75 in). Bind off the last 3 stitches and cut the yarn.
Finishing
Shoulder/Strap Seam: Using a tapestry needle and the yarn tail, carefully seam or shape the connection points of the halter ties (shoulder straps) to eliminate any awkwardness or gaps, creating a smooth and natural transition.
Bottom Edging: Pick up stitches one-for-one along the bottom edge (hem). Finish the edge by either working an I-Cord Bind Off or working a few rounds of ribbing (as indicated by the specific pattern instruction/chart).
Blocking: Hand wash the finished garment. Gently squeeze out excess water, then block the piece by laying it flat to measurements and pinning the edges so the fabric does not curl while drying.