A hot top for hot days in the City … Hot in the City is is a great summer top with a flattering shape and effectful pattern elements, it is knit seamlessly from the top down, all edges are knit as you go, so that there is no annoying finishing work.
The size can easily be adapted. Choose the option with waist shaping for a super flattering silhouette or A-line for a more casual and relaxed look.
For an optimized fit – especially for curvier bodies – you can work optional bust darts.
Materials
Any fingering weight yarn with a good drape that gives you gauge – silk- rayon or linen blends will be best (approximately 140-185m / 155-200yds per 50g
Differences in yarn choice and gauge will affect the consumption.
Circulars 3-3.5mm / US 4-5 or size needed for gauge, 80-100cm/32-40”
8 stitch markers, tapestry needle
Yarn Consumption (waist shaping)
595-640-700-770-840-910-980-1055m / 655-705-770 -845-925-1000-1080-1160yds
Yarn Consumption (A-line)
645-700-770-850-930-1010-1090-1180m / 710-770-845-935-1025-1110-1200-1300yds Gauge
In stockinette stitch: 10 cm / 4“ = 25 stitches and 32 rows
In pattern: 10 cm / 4“ = 20 stitches and 36 Rows
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