Gossamer Goddess Top
This gauzy knitted top pattern proves that you don't have to be a master knitter to create something truly spectacular. Perfect for beginners, the Gossamer Goddess Top features a flattering scoop neckline, slimming silhouette, and an eye-catching stitch design. This pretty pink top may look complicated, but it's a suitable pattern for beginner knitters looking to take on their first garment. You can easily throw on this top and be comfortable enough to embark on a full day of exploring outdoors. Plus, the free knitting pattern includes instructions for multiple sizes for easy reference.
Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge19 sts and 25 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.
Materials List
- Patons® Venus™ (1.75 oz/50 g; 133 yds/122 m) - Sizes XS/S M/L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL; Blush (10424) 5 6 6 7 7 balls
- Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- 2 stitch markers
Instructions
MEASUREMENTS
Bust measurement
XS/S 28-34" [71-86.5 cm]
M/L 36-42" [91.5-106.5 cm]
XL 44-46" [112-117 cm]
2XL/3XL 48-54" [122-137 cm]
4XL/5XL 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]
Finished bust
XS/S 35½" [90 cm]
M/L 44" [112 cm]
XL 48½" [123 cm]
2XL/3XL 57½" [146 cm]
4XL/5XL 65" [165 cm]
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
Back
**Cast on 84 (104-116-136-154) sts.
Proceed in stocking st until work from beg measures 17" [43 cm], ending on a purl row.
Shape Sleeves:
Cast on 15 sts beg next 2 rows. Place markers at each end of last row. 114 (134-146-166-184) sts.**
Cont in stocking st until work from beg measures 22 (22-23-23-23)" [56 (56-58.5-58.5-58.5) cm], ending on a purl row.
***Place pat for neck shaping: 1st row:(RS). Knit.
2nd row: P37 (47-52-59-68). K40 (40-42-48-48). P37 (47-52-59-68).
Rep last 2 rows 3 times more, then 1st row once [keeping center 40 (40-42-48-48) sts in garter st].
Shape neck:
Next row: (WS). P37 (47-52-59-68). K3. Cast off center 34 (34-36-42-42) sts. K3 (including st on needle after cast off). P37 (47-52-59-68).
Cont in stocking st on 37 (47-52-59-68) sts, at SAME TIME, working garter st across 3 sts at neck edge until work from beg measures 25 (25-26-26-26)" [63.5 (63.5-66-66-66) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape shoulder:
Cast off 12 (16-17-20-23) sts beg next and following alt row. Purl 1 row. Cast off rem 13 (15-18-19-22) sts.
With RS facing, join yarn to rem sts. K3. P37 (47-52-59-68).
Cont in stocking st on 37 (47-52-59-68) sts, at SAME TIME, working garter st across 3 sts at neck edge until work from beg measures 25 (25-26-26-26)" [63.5 (63.5-66-66-66) cm], ending on a RS row.
Shape shoulder:
Cast off 12 (16-17-20-23) sts beg next and following alt row. Knit 1 row. Cast off rem 13 (15-18-19-22) sts.***
Front
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures 20 (20-21-21-21)" [51 (51-53.5-53.5-53.5) cm], ending on a purl row.
Work from *** to *** as given for Back.
Finishing
Sew shoulder seams.
Armbands:
With RS of work facing and smaller needles, pick up and knit 76 (76-86-86-86) sts evenly between markers.
Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows stocking st. Cast off. Sew side and armband seams.