Jamboree Tee – by Francesca Hughes
Jamboree is a lightweight top perfect for layering. Punchy stripes and lace holes create a statement piece for a stylish cover up. Knit side ways, it is a simple and interesting piece. The neckline has a simple scoop and a I-cord bind off.
Yarn
Version One (Grey)
A: Mizzle; 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins
B: Bell Heather; 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skeins
C: Aggy;1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skeins
Version Two (Green)
A: Hemel; 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins
B: Whortleberries; 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skeins
C: Bibble Bug; 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skeins
Finished Measurements
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
Bust circumference: 77 (90, 109, 122, 135, 147.5, 160.5)cm / 30 ¼ (35 ½, 43, 48, 53, 58, 63)”
–to be worn with up to 25.5 cm / 10” positive ease. Francesca wears size 3 and has a 96.5cm / 38” bust.
Needles
4 mm / US 6 circular needle, 60 cm (24”) length & DPNs or circular needle for working small circumference in the round.
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions
Stitch holders, 2 different stitch markers, darning needle
Gauge
18 sts & 38 rows = 10 cm / 4” over lace pattern on 4 mm / US 6 needles after blocking.
Notes
Jamboree is a cropped, drop shoulder, lacy top, with three-quarter length sleeves. The main body is knit sideways, split for the neck and re-joined. The side seams are then sewn up and stitches picked up for the sleeves, working in the round to the cuff. The neck is picked up and worked in the round, then cast off with I-cord bind off.