Millenium

This standout garment is the first release of the Millennium Collection, a group of sleeveless tops inspired by the music and fashion at the turn of the millennium. Shiny material was very popular for party outfits or those with a futuristic bent. When I got my hands on Universe, the 10th anniversary celebration yarn from Universal Yarns, I knew I wanted to make something unusual, something that wowed, something that would make people pause and say, “Whoa, you made that?” I paired it with my favorite wool-free sock yarn, CoBaSi from HiKoo, a very breathable fingering weight yarn. You’ll look amazing in this top but stay cool while on the dance floor... or while hauling your kids around town to karate and swimming lessons like I do.

The bust portion is knit top town with short rows for bust shaping.  The lower portion is knit side-to-side in garter stitch like an applied edging using short rows to widen the bottom of the points.  

This top is designed to be worn with 5-6 inches of negative ease. The fabric created by the two yarns held together creates a very stretchy material – if you choose to substitute yarn(s) and the resulting fabric isn’t stretchy, you may wish to adjust the sizing accordingly. Model has a 39” bust and is wearing size 34”.

Being a strapess top, and having negative ease and a decently large gauge, this pattern knits up FAST.

This top is designed to be worn with 5-6 inches of negative ease. The fabric created by the two yarns held together creates a very stretchy material – if you choose to substitute yarn(s) and the resulting fabric isn’t stretchy, you may wish to adjust the sizing accordingly. Model has a 39” bust and is wearing size 34”.

Finished bust circumference 26 (30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62) inches [66 (76, 86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5) cm].

Torso stripe length 12.25 (12.25, 12.25, 12.25, 13.5, 13.5, 13.5, 13.5, 14.5, 14.5) inches [31 (31, 31, 31, 34, 34, 34, 34, 36.5, 36.5)

Knitting, purling, short rows, applied edging (all short rows are fully described; applied edging is done using k2tog and k3tog and is clearly written out).  

Note: Main Color yarns will be held together and Contrasting Color yarns will be held together throughout the pattern.  You do NOT need to use the specified yarn, but I am looking for some test knitters to use 2 yarns held together and others to use 1 yarn that gets gauge.

• 512 (539, 543, 572, 629, 692, 761, 837, 921, 1013) yards CoBaSi by Hikoo for the Main Color, 55% Cotton/16% Bamboo/8% Silk/21% Elastic, 220 yards per 50g, shown in colorway Cabernet. You may wish to have more yarn if you are particularly well endowed or prefer a more modest garment.
• 512 (539, 543, 572, 629, 692, 761, 837, 921, 1013) yards Universe by Universal Yarns for the Main Color, 41% Cotton/42% Linen/8% Polyamide/9% Glitter, 246 yards per 50g, shown in colorway Paper. You may wish to have more yarn if you are particularly well endowed or prefer a more modest garment.
• 330 (347, 350, 369, 405, 446, 491, 540, 594, 653) yards CoBaSi by Hikoo for the Contrast Color, 55% Cotton/16% Bamboo/8% Silk/21% Elastic, 220 yards per 50g, shown in colorway Gun Metal Gray.
• 330 (347, 350, 369, 405, 446, 491, 540, 594, 653) yards Universe by Universal Yarns for the Contrast Color, 41% Cotton/42% Linen/8% Polyamide/9% Glitter, 246 yards per 50g, shown in colorway Tin.
• US 5 [3.75 mm] circular needles or size needed to obtain stockinette gauge, minimum 24 inches [61 cm] long.
• US 7 [4.5mm] circular needles or size needed to obtain garter gauge, minimum 24 inches [61 cm] long.
• Stitch marker.
• Tapestry needle.

• 1 high quality modeled image that will be used for marketing by the designer.
• Completed project in Ravelry, linked to pattern.

The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers

You will receive a free copy of the finished pattern and also a free copy of any other of my self-published patterns.  I can email you the patterns or send them via Ravelry.

The designer has created the following milestones, in order to keep track of progress during the test knit. By marking off each milestone as you complete it, you can easily keep the designer up to date with your progress.