Mingle Kit

The Mingle Top by Yumiko Alexander uses only knit, purl, and slip stitches, and there are no shaping and short rows at all. Slip stitches lift up the fabric which creates the curve at the hem. The Front hem has a large curve, and the Back hem has a small curve (it looks almost straight when it is worn). There is an option to make the Front hem as for Back in the instructions if you prefer. This top is worked with two colors. Some sections are worked with one strand each of main color (MC) and contrast color (CC) yarns held together, and some sections are worked with one strand of MC only. This makes an interesting texture without being complicated. Chest and length adjustments are included in instructions. SIZES: 41 (45, 49, 53)(57, 61, 65)“ FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Chest: 41 (45, 49, 53)(57, 61, 65)“/102 (112, 122, 132)(142, 152, 162)cm Length from bottom hem to shoulder: Choice of 18”, 20 ½”, 22 ¾“, or 25 ¼”/45cm, 51cm, 57cm, or 63cm at the shortest point on Front: 3”/7.5cm shorter than the bottom hem at the shortest point on Back: 1”/2.5cm shorter than the bottom hem Choose the chest size based on your ease preference and length. GAUGE: 16 sts x 20 rows = 4”/10cm in Body Stitch pattern 15.5 sts x 23 rows = 4”/10cm in Stockinette stitch with one strand of yarn (blocked) Mingle Pattern PDF  5 -8 skeins of two colors of Silk + depending on your chosen width and length  Use the information below to determine how many skeins you need to purchase to complete your project.  Needles and notions are not included.  This garment is knit using US 9 knitting needles.