FAQs

Our KAL (knitalong) is free to participate in. The KAL isn’t a formal class, and you don’t have to attend every session. Drop in and out as you like.

During the sessions, Jamie will be on hand to demonstrate techniques and answer questions on your KAL. Come to each day with your materials and be surrounded by others making the same pattern!

To join in, sign up using the form below and come to the shop prior to the start date to pick out your yarn and any notions you don’t already have. Amy and Isabel will be in the shop to help you pick your correct size and yarn.

This pattern uses only knit, purl and slip stitches, and is simple to make. The pattern alternates Stockinette Stitch and Reverse Stockinette Stitch.

Bamboo is worked flat in separate panels, then seamed. The front and back panels are worked sideways, which makes for a fun and easy twist on how you construct your top.

This pattern encourages choice in what your preferred finished chest circumference and finished length are. The sample photos (modeled by Yumiko) show one top in the regular fit with a longer length (white) and another top in an oversized fit with a shorter length (black). Different combinations of the top circumference and length offer a totally different look!

We suggest this pattern for advanced beginners and above. It is a fairly easy pattern that requires seaming and picking up stitches. If you feel confident casting on, off, and knitting/purling, this will be a chance to grow your skillset.

During this pattern, you will:

-Knit a garment in panels

-Knit those panels sideways, then seam them

-Knit, purl, and slip stitches

-Use reverse stockinette stitch

-Pick up stitches for the sleeves

This pattern has three chest sizes to choose from, two sleeve options, and two lengths.

Chest: 46 (50, 54)“ / 115 (125, 135)cm

Length (laid flat): Choice of 18”, 20 ½”, 23” or 25 ½“ / 45cm, 51cm, 57.5cm or 64cm

Yumiko recommends choosing the chest size based on your ease preference and length.

As shown in the photos

Black top: 50” chest, 18” length
Cream top: 46”chest, 25 ½“ length

To choose your size, measure the circumference of your torso around the fullest part of your chest, and then compare it to the finished measurements given. This top is meant to fit loosely, but Yumiko does not give a suggested amount of ease for this pattern. She suggests that you choose based on your preference.

To figure out how much ease you like, you can always measure a loose top that you love laid flat from pit to pit. Double that measurement, then subtract your chest measurement. The difference between the two numbers will tell you how much ease you typically like.

Does picking a size stress you out? Amy and Jamie are always happy to take your measurements and help pick out the right size for you!

18" length:

MC 645 [688, 745]yds

CC 130 [135, 140]yds

20 ½" length:

MC 705 [755, 810]yds

CC 145 [153, 160]yds

23" length:

MC 770 [823, 887]yds

CC 167 [175, 183]yds

25 ½" length:

MC 830 [887, 955]yds

CC 182 [192, 202]yds

Keep in mind that if you choose to modify your sleeve length, you may need more or less yarn.

This is a light DK weight top originally written for Silk+, a silk and and cotton blend yarn.

Jamie’s suggestions:

• Quince & Co Sparrow (a 100% linen fingering weight)

• Sandnes Garn Tynn Line ( a DK/Worsted weight blend of 53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, and 14% Linen)

Samples are available in the shop now for you to see how this top looks in person! Our sample from Jamie’s personal closet is made of DanDoh Silk+.

The suggested gauge is:

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch

You will need:

• 1 stitch marker

• barber cords or waste yarn

• tapestry needle