Leaf Yoke Top in Teal

Pattern: Leaf Yoke Top by Angela Hahn, Knit 1 Spg/Sum 09
Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in New Age Teal, 2.5 skeins
Needles: US 7 & 5

I love this top! It is one of my all-time favorite knits! I've had good luck this summer because my Zickzack Tunic is another favorite of mine. Maybe it's the teal color thing!

I have 2.75 skeins of Cotton Fleece left over from my Apricot Jacket that I used for this piece. I was sweating it for awhile worried that I wouldn't have enough yarn. As it turned out, I ended up with a fair amount left over.

I did make a few mods to this sweater. I don't like turned under hems in bulkier weight yarns. They tend to pucker and don't lay flat. I also like my sweaters at least 13 to 14" in length from the arm shaping, so mine is about 13 inches vs. 11.5 inches.

After seeing this same pattern knit with a decorative trim instead of the hem I decided that's what I would do too (Thank goodness for Ravelry!). I created my own pattern and I like the way it turned out. I tried to complement the lace yoke portion. I added one row in garter stitch to help prevent rolling a bit. Then, I bound off with the I-cord edging.

I also used US 5 needles and only picked up 45 stitches around the armholes. That's my one complaint about this pattern - the armholes run a bit big. I think on my next one I'll modify the armholes a little more and bring them up a little.

This is a great top and I can't wait to finish my next one in Wild Orange!