Quetzal

Materials

Yarn
Fibra Natura Luxor (100% mercerized Egyptian cotton; 137 yds/125 m per 50g); color: 105-14 Tropical Green: 55, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10 skeins

Yarn characteristics: Quetzal is knit using Luxor – a smooth, 100% mercerized Egyptian cotton that boasts a lovely sheen and excellent stitch definition.

Recommended needle size
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below – every knitter’s gauge is unique.
US #4/3.5mm needles for knitting flat
US #5/3.75mm needles for knitting flat

Notions
stitch markers
removable stitch markers
stitch holder or waste yarn
US G-6 (4mm) crochet hook (for neck and armhole edging)
yarn needle

GAUGE
24 sts x 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in Little Diamonds pattern with larger needles

Quetzal is the perfect top for hot days. Simple twisted seams dance across the garment’s fabric, creating the illusion of diamonds throughout. Knitted in Luxor, the seams are crisp and the drapery fits perfectly. This top is easy to put on or take off.

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