ARDEA TOP
Dancing great blue herons - birds from the Ardea genus - are an unforgettable sight. With their movements slow and enchanting, wings wide spread, the feathered creatures seem to exist in another timeline. All textures and subtle patterns of their intricate plumage are highlighted, and even the air around seems more crisp.
The movement, freedom, and expression of herons is the inspiration behind this top. Texture-centered, it is knit sideways with contrasting lines of Estonian braids, wrapped and slipped stitch patterns. The top features a straight silhouette with gently shaped shoulders, subtly ribbed neckline, cuffs and bottom hem, and three needle bind offs used as seams along the sides.
Initially featured on the cover of Pompom magazine, Ardea is now available for individual purchase.
YARN
DK weight yarn
Cropped: 490 (555, 625, 695, 765, 840, 915, 995, 1080, 1165)yds / 450 (505, 570, 635, 700, 770, 835, 910, 990, 1065)m
Long: 710 (800, 895, 990, 1085, 1185, 1290, 1395, 1500, 1610)yds / 650 (730, 820, 905, 990, 1085, 1180, 1275, 1370, 1470)m
Sample top yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Zooey (60% cotton, 40% linen; 284yds / 260m, 3.5oz / 100g), in color Taro
NEEDLES
Swatch to determine your needle size that helps to fit the gauge; needle size below
is a suggestionUS 4 / 3.5mm for the body
US 3 / 3.25mm for the Estonian Braid (optional)
Body: long single points or circular needles
on 32" / 80cm cableSleeves and neckline: circular needles for the magic loop method or small circumference circular needles
GAUGE
24 sts and 32 rows in 4" / 10cm in Stockinette Stitch, blocked
24 sts and 40 rows in 4" / 10cm in Slipped Stitch Panel Pattern, blocked
25 sts and 32 rows in 4" / 10cm in 2x1 Rib with Twisted Purls, blocked
NOTIONS
Stitch markers (including 4 removable)
Waste yarn
Tapestry needle
SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 30½ (34, 37½, 41, 44½, 48, 51½, 55, 58½, 62)" / 77.5 (86.5, 95, 104, 113, 122, 131, 140, 148.5, 157.5)cm
Check schematic on the next page for the detailed measurements
Sizes listed are actual finished top measurements. For the fit shown, choose the size that fits your chest circumference with up to 3½" / 9cm of positive ease.
Ksenia (model with pink hair) is 5' 4" / 164cm, has
38" / 96cm chest, and is wearing size 5, croppedHeather (model with brown hair) is 5' 7" / 170cm, has
43" / 109cm chest, and is wearing size 5, cropped