Description
ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Alexa Top is worked from the top down on circular needles. First work the back, then the shoulders, then the front. The neckline and edges along the arm openings are knitted in the round using stockinette stitch.
Color blocks are knitted simultaneously and seamed using the invisible seam method. For advanced knitters, Intarsia Method can be employed for mid-row color transitions.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Sizes above correspond with the following chest measurements :
78-82 (82-86) 86-94 (94-102) 102-110 (110-118) 118-126 (126-134) 134-142 cm
Measure your own chest circumference to determine which size will fit you the best.
MEASUREMENTS
The Alexa Top is designed to have approx. 15 cm of negative ease measured under armpit. Meaning the fit should be 15 cm smaller in circumference than your actual bust measurements.
The measurements are indicated on the diagram on page 6.
Photos above: Size XS / 158 cm tall / Chest circumference: 80 cm
YARNS AND MATERIALS
Approx. 100 (100) 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (250) 250 (300) g of Organic Soft Merino from KAOS YARN (50g = 225 m)
Circular needles 2.5 mm 80 cm ~ neckline and armhole edges
Circular needles 3 mm 60 cm and/or 80 cm ~ body
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
Post blocked gauge: 28 stitches x 43 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on needle size 3 mm.
Make a swatch to achieve the same gauge as indicated above. Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a smaller needle size.
Wash and block your swatch.
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
LANGUAGES
English
This pattern is digital. You can download it after payment and/or access it by logging into My Account – Downloads.
If you have any question related to the pattern, feel free to reach out via email at contact@lepullstudio.com – on weekdays!
THIS PRODUCT IS AS DIGITAL PATTERN. IT IS NOT AN ALREADY KNITTED GARMENT, NO PATTERN REFUND WILL BE MADE.
