This top is knit top down in a seamless construction. It is worked in all over 2 by 2 ribbing with a high neck folded collar. It is designed to be form fitting & hit at waist length. This pattern guides you step-by-step to make your own top, it includes 6 sizes.
SIZES (XS, S, M)(L, XL, XXL)
The sizes correspond with a bust circumference of (80-85, 85-90, 90-95)(95-100, 100-110, 110-120) cm or approx. (31.5-33.5, 33.5-35.5, 35.5-37.5)(37.5-39.5, 39.5-43.5, 43.5-47.25) inches.
MEASUREMENTS
The Kira Top is designed to have 10-20 cm / 4-8 inches of negative ease for a form fitting look. When choosing your size I recommend picking a size 10-20 cm / 4-8 inches smaller than your bust circumference depending on your preferred fit. If you prefer a looser fit size up.
Bust circumference: (66, 71, 76)(81, 91, 101) cm / approx. (26, 28, 30)(32, 36, 40) inches.
Length from underarm: (30, 30, 30)(33, 35, 35) cm / approx. (12, 12, 12)(13, 14, 14) inches. (adjustable)
GAUGE
28 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches on 3mm needles after blocking in 2x2 ribbing.
NEEDLES
3mm 60-100 cm circular needles for the body
3mm 40 cm circular needles for the turtleneck & i-cord edges
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch wire/ scrap yarn
YARN
The sample top is knit in a 65% wool, 35% alpaca fingering weight yarn. Remember to check your gauge before selecting your yarn.
You will need approx. (150, 150, 150)(200, 250, 250) g of fingering weight yarn.
This top is knit top down in a seamless construction. It is worked in all over 2 by 2 ribbing with a high neck folded collar. It is designed to be form fitting & hit at waist length. This pattern guides you step-by-step to make your own top, it includes 6 sizes.
SIZES (XS, S, M)(L, XL, XXL)
The sizes correspond with a bust circumference of (80-85, 85-90, 90-95)(95-100, 100-110, 110-120) cm or approx. (31.5-33.5, 33.5-35.5, 35.5-37.5)(37.5-39.5, 39.5-43.5, 43.5-47.25) inches.
MEASUREMENTS
The Kira Top is designed to have 10-20 cm / 4-8 inches of negative ease for a form fitting look. When choosing your size I recommend picking a size 10-20 cm / 4-8 inches smaller than your bust circumference depending on your preferred fit. If you prefer a looser fit size up.
Bust circumference: (66, 71, 76)(81, 91, 101) cm / approx. (26, 28, 30)(32, 36, 40) inches.
Length from underarm: (30, 30, 30)(33, 35, 35) cm / approx. (12, 12, 12)(13, 14, 14) inches. (adjustable)
GAUGE
28 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches on 3mm needles after blocking in 2x2 ribbing.
NEEDLES
3mm 60-100 cm circular needles for the body
3mm 40 cm circular needles for the turtleneck & i-cord edges
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch wire/ scrap yarn
YARN
The sample top is knit in a 65% wool, 35% alpaca fingering weight yarn. Remember to check your gauge before selecting your yarn.
You will need approx. (150, 150, 150)(200, 250, 250) g of fingering weight yarn.
