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Waterside top is a fusion of style and versatility. The pattern offers a seamless and customizable fit that flatters every silhouette.

What makes this top truly unique are the captivating horizontal stripes. Some stripes feature the smooth elegance of the stockinette stitch, while others boast the cozy texture of the garter stitch, creating a delightful contrast that adds depth and dimension to the garment. Whether you're drawn to bold color combinations or subtle neutrals, this pattern offers endless possibilities for personalization.

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Sizes

Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL), {3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL}: to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50), {52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66}”/70-75 (80-85, 90-95, 100-105, 110-115, 120-125), {130-135, 140-145, 150-155, 160-165} cm.

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Finished Measurements

42 (46, 50, 54, 58, 62), {64, 68, 72, 76}”/105 (115, 125, 135, 145, 155), {160, 170, 180, 190) cm bust circumference. Top shown measures 50”/125 cm; modeled with 12”/30 cm of positive ease.

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Yarn

Fingering weight yarn (approximate amount): 1318 (1445, 1570, 1694, 1819, 1943), {2010, 2134, 2259, 2384) yards/1200 (1315, 1429, 1542, 1655, 1768), {1830, 1943, 2056, 2170} m.

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Color A (off white): 537 (590, 640, 690, 740, 790), {820, 870, 920, 970} yards/488 (537, 582, 628, 673, 718), {746, 792, 837, 883} m.
Color B (light blue): 168 (184, 200, 216, 232, 248), {256, 272, 288, 304} yards/153 (167, 182, 196, 211, 225), {233, 247, 262, 276} m.

Color C (beige): 260 (285, 310, 335, 360, 384), {397, 420, 446, 470} yards/237 (260, 282, 305, 327, 350), {360, 384, 406, 430} m.
Color D (olive): 214 (235, 255, 275, 296, 316), {326, 347, 367, 388} yards/195 (213, 232, 250, 270, 288), {297, 315, 334, 353} m.

Color E (blue): 139 (152, 165, 178, 191, 205), {211, 224, 238, 251} yards/126 (138, 150, 162, 174, 186), {192, 204, 216, 228} m.

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Miss Babs Yummy 2-ply (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 400 yds/365 m in 3.9 oz/110 g):
Color A (Snowdrift) – 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2), {3, 3, 3, 3} skeins. Color B (Creaking) – 1 skein for all sizes.

Color C (Rangeland) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1), {1, 2, 2, 2} skeins. Color D (Box Turtle) – 1 skein for all sizes.
Color E (Blue Slate) – 1 skein for all sizes.

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Needles

Size US 4/3.5 mm: 32”/80 cm circular and set of double- pointed needles.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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Notions

Stitch markers, 2 removable markers or pins, stitch holders, tapestry needle.

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Gauge

24 stitches and 38 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitch on US 4/3.5 mm needle.
24 stitches and 48 rows = 4”/10 cm in Garter stitch on US 4/3.5 mm needle.

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Difficulty: Intermediate. 

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Pattern Style: both written and charted instructions using standard knitting abbreviations. 

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