PONTE TOP

 

Ponte Top is a pure celebration of texture. The pattern continues the line of designs inspired by the abundance of details in Italian architecture, this time spotlighting Venetian bridges. Ponte (bridge in Italian) translates the curves, columns, and even railings into well-balanced flowy knitted fabric.

The top is worked sideways. The variety of textures guarantees the best "one more row" kind of knitting experience. I-cord cast on, bind off, and edging polish the piece off. The finished top has a lot of built-in positive ease and can be worn at least two ways - with a v-neck or a boat neck - which makes it a perfect throw-over piece for when a bit of extra
warmth is needed.

This pattern is a part of a mini-collection “Summer Designs with Ito”, along with Cuore Tee and Ala Shawl. Get the complete set of patterns for $14 by clicking here!

 
 

YARN

  • Sample Top yarn: Kinu by ITO (100% silk, 464yds / 425m, 1.75oz / 50g) in color Angora, held double, a total of 5 (6, 6) (7, 7, 8) cones

  • OR another lace weight yarn held double, a total of 2175 (2430, 2700) (2980, 3270, 3570)yds / 1990 (2225, 2470) (2725, 2990, 3265)m  

  • OR heavy fingering weight /sport / light DK yarn held single, half the yardage stated above

  • Get the kits in the original sample yarns at my local yarn store ImagiKnit!

NEEDLES

  • Swatch to determine your needle size that helps to fit the gauge; needle size below is a suggestion

  • US 6 / 4mm circular needles on at least 32” / 80cm cable, two sets (one is used for three needle bind off)

  • DPNs of matching size for the i-cord

GAUGE

  • 21sts and 33 rows in 4” / 10cm in stockinette stitch, blocked

NOTIONS

  • 2 removable stitch markers

  • Several safety pins

  • Tapestry needle

  • Waste yarn or a spare needle to hold stitches

FINISHED SIZE

  • A (B, C) (D, E, F), measured worn with the v-neck

  • To fit 30-35 (35-40, 40-45) (45-50, 50-55, 55-60)" / 76-89 (89 102, 102-114) (114-127, 127-140, 140-152)cm chest circumference

  • Width side to side 30 (32.5, 35) (37.5, 40, 42.5)" / 76 (83, 89) (95, 102, 108)cm

  • Length shoulder to hem, adjustable 17.2 (17.7, 18.3) (18.8, 19.4, 20)" / 44 (45, 46) (48, 49, 51)cm

  • Has 25-30" of positive ease when worn with the v-neck facing forward

  • Model has 37" / 94cm chest and is wearing size B