This is a knitting pattern (PDF) only.
The top is worked from the top down, featuring I-cord straps and slipped-stitch edges.
First, each strap is worked separately with its respective increases. The straps are then joined in pairs on the same needle, and the front and back pieces are worked flat separately. All stitches are then joined, and the remainder of the top is worked in the round.
The top features gentle waist shaping.
The ruffles can be worked as you go or added at the end – the choice is yours.
If you prefer to add them at the end, I recommend purling the rounds where you will later pick up stitches. This makes it easier to identify where to pick up the stitches.
Sizes:
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference, approx.: 75 (82) 88 (94) 100 (110) 120 cm
Total length, measured from the shoulder, approx.: 43 (45) 50 (55) 55 (55) 55 cm, or desired length
The model is wearing size 2, usually wears a size M, and has approximately 6 cm of negative ease.
The top with the straps feels wider than the stated bust measurement.
Yarn requirements:
The top is knitted using 1 strand of Arwetta (210 m/50 g) and 1 strand of Tilia (210 m/25 g) from Filcolana, held together.
The ruffles are knitted using only 1 strand of Tilia.
Arwetta: 100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (200) 250 g
Tilia: 75 (100) 100 (125) 175 (200) 225 g
Suggested needles:
4 mm circular needle, 60 cm (sizes 4–7 can use 80 cm)
Gauge:
22 stitches x 30 rounds = 10 x 10 cm – 1 strand of each yarn on 4 mm needles.
If you match the stitch gauge but not the row gauge, I recommend not going up in needle size.
