Highbury Top Knitting Pattern Download

Named for the village in which Emma is set, this top is refined enough to wear out and about but casual enough for a morning walk. It is inspired by the high-waisted dresses of the Regency era and the triangle of fabric placed high on the upper back of such dresses. As Regency dresses were often kept simple, they were sometimes decorated only at the lowest edge, and so this top features a single band of lace patterning at the bottom edge.Finished Size: 31 1/2 (36, 38 1/2, 41, 43, 47 1/2)" bust circumference, buttoned. Top shown measures 36".
Yarn: Rowan Wool Cotton (50% Merino wool, 50% cotton; 123 yd [113 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]): #00989 ox blood, 7 (8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
Needles: Body and Sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): straight. Neckband, placket, and tab—size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; three 1/2" buttons, two 5/8" buttons.
Gauge: 21 sts and 29 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needles.
Originally Published: Jane Austen Knits 2014