Vintage Top: Knitting Preview August 12, 2023


Eve Conroy © Knitted vintage top Pic: Eve Conroy Model: Ella Thomas @ Colours Agency Hair and Make-up: Kat McSwein @ Colours Agency Photographed at Macdonald Houstoun House, www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/houstoun-house

We have a vintage-inspired top for you this week.

Our vintage-inspired top is perfect for this time of year.

It is worked in King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK. As the name suggests, it is a mix of bamboo and cotton which is comfortable to wear and perfect for people with delicate skin.

The shade featured is Pebble (610) and there are lots more colours to choose from if you prefer something else.

You can view the range and find details of your local stockist at www.kingcole.com.

We have instructions for seven sizes from 76/81 cm (30/32 ins) to 137/142 cm (54/56 ins). Actual size is around 9/4 cm (3½ /1½ ins) bigger.

The top is designed to be close fitting, so if you prefer a looser fit, you might want to you work a size up.

Difficulty Level

Vintage top neckline Pic: Eve Conroy Model: Ella Thomas @ Colours Agency Hair and Make-up: Kat McSwein @ Colours Agency Photographed at Macdonald Houstoun House, www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/houstoun-house

The design is graded as intermediate.

A cable pattern tops the deep ribbed welt and is worked over 20 rows. The eyelet lace pattern is then worked on front and back and the short sleeves. This comprises of a 16-row repeat.

A ribbed neckline completes the look.

If you like a vintage-inspired design, then we are sure this top will be the perfect choice.

Close up of vintage pattern Pic: Eve Conroy Model: Ella Thomas @ Colours Agency Hair and Make-up: Kat McSwein @ Colours Agency Photographed at Macdonald Houstoun House, www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/houstoun-house


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Aug 12 cover

Find the full instructions for making this vintage top in our August 12, 2023 issue of “The People’s Friend”, on sale August 9. Available online or from most major supermarkets and newsagents. Or subscribe to the magazine to get every issue delivered straight to your door! 

See more craft ideas from the “Friend”.