Valencia Top

The Valencia Top is named after a popular street in San Franciscos mission district and is the sister pattern to the Embarcardero Top.

This top is knit sideways in one piece, beginning at one sleeve and ending at the other. A cute and simple lace panel decorates the shoulders and the bottom hemline. German short rows are used to shape the sleeves while decreases and increases shape the flattering neckline. Lastly, the sides and underarms are seamed to complete the Valencia Top.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, 1XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) = 33 (36, 39, 42, 45)(48, 51, 55, 60) Bust

Gauge: 18 sts x 24 rows = 4 in Stockinette Stitch.

Yarn: Quince & Co. Kestrel (1.76 oz/ 50 g, 76 yds/69 m, 100% Linen) 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)(12, 14, 16, 18) balls of color Wave, or 452 (532, 580, 684, 760)(912, 1064, 1216, 1368) yards of any heavy worsted weight yarn that matches gauge.

Needles: US sizes #10 (6mm) 32-60 circulars, or any size necessary to obtain gauge.