Introducing the Rosemary Top, an oversized knitted top, crafted with the finest kid silk yarn and an additional strand of silk for added elegance. Its standout feature is a beautiful rose motif, achieved through a simple duplicated stitch pattern.

This top takes form starting from the top down, with the initial emphasis on shaping the shoulders using straightforward knit stitches. As your work unfolds, the front and back gracefully separate to create the armholes. These two body sections later seamlessly come together, allowing your knitting journey to proceed in continuous rounds.
With classic shoulder increases and a relaxed fit, this top exudes both sophistication and cozy charm, making it a must-have addition to your wardrobe.

Sizes: S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL)

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

Positive ease + 20 - 30 cm.

Finished Measurements

Chest circumference:
111 (118) 128 (137) 147 158 cm

Total length:
53 (54) 54 (55) 55 (56) cm

Featured in size S-M on a 93 cm / 36½” 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
Drops Kid Silk: Size S - M: 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.
Ito Kinu: All sizes: 930 yards / 850 meters / 2 skeins

Needle size US 6 / 4.0 mm.
Gauge

For Drops Kid Silk yarn (25g – 210m): Double stranded – 21 stitches by 27 rows in stockinette stitch on 4.0mm needles 10x10 cm.

Or Drops Kid Silk 1 strand + Ito Kinu (100% organic silk, 50g – 425m): 1 strand - 17 stitches by 25 rows in stockinette stitch on 4.0mm needles 10x10 cm.

Any other yarn of your preference that matches suggested gauge.

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.

Notions:
Knitting needles US 6 / 4.0 & US 4 / 3.5 mm Measuring tape, tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers