Knit and Learn

I made this fabulous top, finally! It worked out great, but I learned a lot. I learned that there is a reason Purl Bee used the Straight Lattice Stitch in a similar top instead of the Diagonal one I used here. I was able to block and sew up the top and it looks great, but next time I would use a different Lattice stitch to avoid any extra fabrics.

This shirt fits like a Medium and knits up very easily and in one piece!
Below I have written the original pattern and the woulda shoulda coulda pattern... for next time.

Materials:
Madeline Tosh Merino Light Wool or Comparable Weight (the colour above is Silver Leaf)
Size 4mm 24inch circular needles
Darning needle

Gauge in original pattern and 4mm needles:
5 stitches per 1inch

Gauge on Label in 2.74mm needles:
6-7 stitches per 1 inch
Pattern:

CO 84 stitches
Knit one Row
Continue in either Original Pattern stitch or Next Time Stitch until piece measures 24 inches (or desired length- the one in the picture is a bit long next time I would make it shorter)

Original Pattern Stitch:
Row 1: K1 *YO K2tog* repeat from *to* until end of the row
Row 2: Purl all stitches
Row 3: K2 *YO K2tog* repeat from *to* until end of the row
Row 4: Purl all stitches

Next Time Stitch:
Row 1: K1 *YO K2tog* repeat from *to* until end of the row
Row 2: Knit all stitches
Row 3: K2 *YO K2tog* repeat from *to* until end of the row
Row 4: Knit all stitches

Next Row: Once your piece has measured 24 inches or desired length continue in Pattern 18 stitches and then Cast Off 52 stitches (wide boat neck) and then continue in Pattern 18 more stitches.

Next Row: Knit 18 stitches in pattern and cable cast on 52 stitches and knit remaining 18 stitches in pattern.

Continue knitting the front of the shirt until piece measures 24 inches from neckline.
Bind off loosely.

You will have one piece which needs to be sewn up the  on the sides. If you have uneven fabric don't worry! Match up the bottoms of your piece and measure 7 inches (or desired length) for arm holes from the neck line. You may need to even it out by skipping a few stitches on the longer part of the fabric.

Arya has a matching one!