Description
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Party Top is worked from the top down on circular needles. First, work the neckline back and forth in stockinette stitch with increases along the sides, then work the body. The straps are worked as an i-cord.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL (6XL) 7XL
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 (142-150) 150 -158 cm
Measure your own chest circumference to determine which size will fit you the best.
The Party Top is designed to have approx. 4 cm of negative ease when measured under the armpit. Meaning the fit should be approx. 4 cm smaller in circumference than your actual bust measurements.
The measurements are indicated on the diagram on page 6.
Photos above: Size M / 168 cm tall / Chest circumference: 90 cm.
YARN AND MATERIALS
The Party Top is worked in double stranding, meaning it’s knitted with 1 strand of merino + 1 strand of mohair held together.
50 (50) 100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 g of Friends Extra Fine Merino from Hobbii (50g = 165m / 100% Wool) 25 (25) 25 (50) 50 (50) 50 (75) 75 (75) 75 g of Friends Kid Silk from Hobbii (25g = 200m / 72% Mohair, 25% Silk, 3% Wool)
Circular needles 3.75 mm (60 & 80 cm)
Circular needles 3 or 3.5 mm to pick up the provisional cast-on stitches
Crochet hook 4 mm
French knitter: Prym 624181 Comfort Twist. Optional, but I highly recommend using the french knitter to make straps. It’s very quick and the result is much prettier than hand-knitting. Instructions for hand knitting i-cord straps will also be given below.
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
Gauge: 19 sts x 28 rows =10 x 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch, 2 strands of yarn held together, on needle size 3.75 mm.
Make a swatch to achieve the same gauge as indicated above. Wash and block your swatch. 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.
STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
Provisional Cast-On
Multi Strand Knitting
Selvedge Stitch
Stockinette Stitch (back and forth)
Increases (m1r – m1l / m1rp – m1lp)
Double Stockinette stitch selvedge
Non Rolling Edging by Rita Koch Knitwear
Classic Bind off
I-Cord Straps
DIFFICULTY
Strong beginner
LANGUAGE
English
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THIS PRODUCT IS AS DIGITAL PATTERN. IT IS NOT AN ALREADY KNITTED GARMENT, NO PATTERN REFUND WILL BE MADE.
