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"Beauty School" DK

$13.50

It’s the “Beauty School” you know and love - now in DK weight.

“Beauty School” is the quintessential 1950’s inspired top with it’s cropped silhouette and high neckline. And just like at the beauty parlor, the decisions are yours! Customize this pattern to suit your style or seasonal wardrobe needs. It’s your go-to pattern for the vintage inspired top that goes with everything from pencil skirts, circle skirts, cigarette pants, jeans. Choose from short, 3/4, and long sleeve, and customize the body length!

It’s the “Beauty School” you know and love - now in DK weight.

“Beauty School” is the quintessential 1950’s inspired top with it’s cropped silhouette and high neckline. And just like at the beauty parlor, the decisions are yours! Customize this pattern to suit your style or seasonal wardrobe needs. It’s your go-to pattern for the vintage inspired top that goes with everything from pencil skirts, circle skirts, cigarette pants, jeans. Choose from short, 3/4, and long sleeve, and customize the body length!

  • XS (S, M, L) [1X, 2X, 3X, 4X]

    finished bust: 31 (35, 39, 43) [47, 51, 55, 59] "

  • Wool or wool blends are suitable.

    Use DK weight or fingering weight held double.

    Sample uses Valley Yarns "Huntington" + Hedgehog Fibers "Skinny Singles" held together throughout. Yardage is approximate and may vary based on yarn chosen, gauge, and fit adjustments. If using fingering held double, yardage represents requirement for EACH yarn.

    Short Sleeve: 563 (640, 720, 820) [925, 985, 1043, 1078] yards

    3/4 Sleeve: 785 (900, 1018, 1170) [1310, 1405, 1503, 1558] yards

    Long Sleeve: 830 (950, 1075, 1235) [1385, 1480, 1580, 1635] yards

    Reduce yardage by ~100 yards for crop top.

  • GAUGE: 21 sts x 31 rows = 4” larger needle, after blocking

    US 6 (4 mm) OR size to achieve gauge:

    • 24” circular needle

    • 32” circular for magic loop OR double pointed needles

    US 5 (3.75 mm):

    • 24” circular needle

    • 32” circular for magic loop OR double pointed needles

  • ♥  stitch markers, locking stitch markers

    ♥  smooth scrap yarn

    ♥  tapestry needle

  • Suitable for an intermediate knitter. Some techniques used: short row shaping, picking up stitches, working in the round, folded neckband.