The ALMOND top takes shape from the top down, with the initial focus on crafting the shoulders in pure knit stitches. As you progress, the front and back gracefully part ways to form the armholes. Subsequently, these two body segments reunite, and your knitting adventure continues in seamless rounds.

What sets this top apart are its understated stripes, artfully achieved through alternating single and double yarns. To bring this design to life, you’ll employ specialized techniques, such as left and right knitted increases and the Asian Row method to elegantly lower the neckline.

The pattern is written with minimal abbreviations, so be sure to read the pattern all the way through before you begin.

Size
S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL

To fit chest circumference: (82-89) 90-97 (98-107) 108-117 (118-127) 128 – 137 cm

Finished Measurements / Chest Circumference
(98) 105 (115) 124 (136) 146 cm

Total length
S 54, M 55, L 56, XL 57, 2XL 58, 3XL 59 cm

Featured in size M on 93 cm bust.

Suggested yarn
Drops Kid Silk (75% super kid mohair, 25% silk), lace weight 25g = 210m/230 yards

Or any yarn that matches suggested gauge.

Yarn Amounts
Size S - M: 1,380 yards/1,260 meters/6 skeins to knit in stripes alternating one and two yarn strands held together, or 690 yards/630 meters/3 skeins in one yarn strand.

For sizes L - XL an additional skein is recommended. Add two extra skeins for size 2XL – 3XL.

Needle size US 4 / 3.5mm.

Gauge
For Drops Kid Silk yarn: One yarn strand – 23 stitches by 30 rows in stockinette stitch on 3.5mm needles 10x10 cm. Two yarn strands – 21 stitches by 27 rows 10x10 cm.

Please note that the correct size can only be achieved if the correct gauge is attained. It is crucial that you create a 10x10 cm swatch and compare the gauge. If needed, adjust your needles.