Roxanne Top Vol. 1

Brief overview / tips:

The top is worked from the top down.

First, the front and back pieces are worked separately back and forth before being joined on one needle and worked in the round.

The top is worked in stockinette stitch and a lace pattern, with a ribbed neckband and fringes around the sleeves, sides, and bottom of the top.

Sizes:

1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7

Finished garment measurements:

Bust circumference, approx.: 75 (80) 85 (90) 100 (110) 120 cm

Total length, measured at center front, approx.: 35 (38) 38 (40) 45 (47) 49 cm, or desired length.

The model in the photos is wearing size 2 and usually wears a size M.

Approximately 3 cm of negative ease is recommended.

Note: A sleeveless top feels somewhat larger than the measurements suggest.

Yarn requirements:

The top is knitted with Pickles Organic Cotton (90 m/50 g) from Pickles.no.

Pickles Organic Cotton: 150 (200) 250 (300) 300 (350) 400 g

Suggested needles:

6 mm circular needle, 60 cm

5 mm circular needle, 40 cm, or use the magic loop technique for the neckband

Gauge:

Stockinette stitch: 14 stitches x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm

Lace pattern: 11 stitches x 20 rows = approx. 10 x 10 cm