Sizes: 1(2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9), finished chest circ. 33.5(37.5, 41.5, 45.5)(49.25, 53, 57.25)(61, 65)"/85(95, 105, 115)(125, 135, 145)(155, 165) cm, with about 0-2"/0-5 cm positive ease
Gauge: 23 sts x 32 rnds in Stockinette stitch, using US 4/3.5 mm needles = 4"/10 cm
Skill level: Intermediate
Techniques: Working flat and in the round, increasing and
decreasing, picking up stitches, backwards loop
CO, welts, Icelandic bind off
It’s knit from the top down, starting at the upper back down to the back part of the armhole, then picking up sts for the front shoulders working flat down to the neckline, connected with CO sts. After reaching the underarms, front and back pieces are joined to work the body in the round with casting on sts.
Gentle waist shaping is worked by decreasing along side seams (optional, but recommended).
The details and structure of the top come mostly from the finishing, worked with smaller needles - a single purl ridge,
welts, and a rolled edges. All rolled edges are finished using
a decorative Icelandic bind off.
Fit: The top is designed to be worn with approx. 0-2’’/0-5 cm recommended positive ease at the chest. If your chest
is proportionally on the larger size compared to your shoulder width (or upper bust) measurement, consider choosing a size with less than the recommended ease at the chest for a better fit at the shoulders and overall - choose a size based on your shoulder width and armhole depth.
