Lempicka in The Knitter Magazine, Issue 98

My new summer top design is in The Knitter Magazine! I love using the technique of short row shaping in my knitting. In this new design for summer, I have used short rows to create shape and emphasise lines throughout the whole garment.

Lempicka by Emma Vining

Lempicka by Emma Vining

Lempicka is knitted using short rows to make a series of parallel and angled lines. The main body is knitted sideways, with full length stripes and short row sections. The garter stitch edgings at the side openings and the lower edge are created when knitting this section sideways. The lines of knitting are also emphasised by contrasting yarn shades. I have used King Cole Bamboo Cotton in shades Opal, Crimson and Aqua. This DK weight yarn has lovely drape and works really well in this summer top.

Side Opening
Lempicka by Emma Vining

After knitting the body sideways, the upper part of the top is picked up from the side/ top of the body. Then the neck and shoulders are also worked in short rows and stripes. After joining the shoulder seams, the cap sleeves are picked up and worked in short rows, leaving only the side seams to sew up.

Cap Sleeve
Lempicka by Emma Vining