"Number Knitting" is the original modular garter stitch method. and was actually patented in 1948. Number Knitted designs are drafted flat, on graph paper, and influenced by fashion and dressmaking techniques of the 1940-50s. They are classic, classy, and exciting to knit! Join Kelly Vaughn as she teaches the exciting modular knitting method. 

This pattern is one of many in Number Knitting that uses gauge shifting. The pattern in particular, takes full advantage of this method, as it uses five different sizes of needles! Using larger needles at the bust and smaller needles at the waist allows for subtle, yet highly effective shaping, which keeping the same number of stitches. Upon attempting to knit this pattern, it became apparent that the original needed some improvements. I increased the depth of the armhole Added a bit more room in the neck. The original length was also quite short (crop top), so I added some length to...