• The Coy top has a bold design, accentuated with sparkling details, and embodies a touch of uncompromising femininity. It boasts the versatility of being worn with the neckline either at the front or at the back, providing you with the ability to mix and match styles for varied occasions.

• The Coy Top is worked from the bottom up in a back-and-forth stockinette stitch. The edges of the body and sleeves feature a 1x1 rib for a defined look. The deep neckline and shoulders are shaped with a Sloped Bind-Off technique. The sleeves are worked in the round. Short rows are used for a perfect fit. Finally, the neckline edge is crafted using double knitting and joined in the round by stitching the beaded ribbon. The pattern includes a beaded ribbon weaving chart.

• Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag #coy_top

• The garment in the photo is knitted in Per Fortuna by Lana Grossa col. 30

Sizes:
S / M / L
The Coy Top has a snug, crop fit and is designed to have approx. 10 cm 4 in of negative ease. This means the garment’s measurements will be approx. 10 cm 4 in smaller than your actual bust circumference.

The sizes 1(S) / 2(M) / 3(L) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 85-90 / 90-95 / 95-100 cm 33½-35½ / 35½-37½ / 37¼-39½ in. Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the correct size. For example, if your bust circumference is 90 cm 35½ in, you should knit a size 2 (M). If you are between sizes, choose the size based on how loose you prefer the garment to fit. Using the chart with the finished garment measurements can be a helpful reference when deciding which size to select.

Finished measurements:
Circumference:
80 / 83 / 87 cm
31½ / 32¾ / 34¼ in
Length:
41 / 43 / 44 cm
16¼ / 17 / 17¼ in

Suggested yarn:
150/200/200 g Per Fortuna by Lana Grossa 50 g = 190 m 207 yds

Suggested needles:
Circular needles
3.5 mm US 4 60, 80, and 40 or 50 cm 24, 32 and 16 or 20 in
4 mm US 6 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 in
3 mm US 2½ 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 in

Notions:
Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle. For beaded ribbon: approx. 35 fire-polished beads by Preciosa in size 4 mm, transparent strong thin thread, sewing needle.

Gauge:
After washing and blocking:
25 sts x 37 rows = 10 x 10cm 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch on 4 mm US 6 needles.
31 sts x 74 rows = 10 x 10cm 4 x 4 in in double knitting on 3 mm US 2½ needles.

Difficulty:
Advanced
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You can read more about the difficulty levels here.