MEASUREMENTS
Length, measures from the shoulder: 52 (56) 58 (62) 66 cm
Bust circumference: 72 (82) 88 (96) 106 cm
Intended for a bust circumference of approx. 70-78 (80-88) 86-94 (94-102) 103-112 cm
Before you start your project, measure your bust using a measuring tape to determine which size to knit.
As the top is knit in rib, it is rather elastic and gets wider when being worn. If you are in between two sizes, choose the smaller one. Please notice, that the given measurements are after washing and blocking.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Circular needle 3 mm (60, 80 or 100 cm)
Circular needle 2,5 mm (60, 80 or 100 cm)
GAUGE
28 sts x 32 rows in 3 x 3 rib stitch on needle 3 mm = 10 x 10 cm
Remember, that the needle size is just a recommendation. Please knit a gauge swatch first to make sure that the finished top has the correct proportions.
MATERIAL
100 (100) 150 (150) 200 g Cotton Merino from Knitting for Olive 50 g/250 m.
Yarn alternatives:
100 (100) 150 (150) 200 gr. Merino from Knitting for Olive 50 g/250 m.
The pictured top is knit in colour Caramel.
or
100 (100) 150 (150) 200 g Pure Silk from Knitting for Olive 50 g/250 m.