• The Coy top features a slightly deep neckline that adds an appealing touch. Its cropped length and snug fit highlight the femininity, lending a romantic flair to the overall look.

• The Coy Top is worked in stockinette stitch. A 1x1 rib is used along the edges for a neat, defined look. Starting with a Provisional Cast-On, the work begins from the mid-body. The deep neckline and shoulders are shaped using the Sloped Bind-Off technique. The sleeves are then worked in the round, with short rows utilized to ensure a perfect fit. Lastly, the stitches are unzipped to continue working the body top-down.

• 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. 21

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 / 37½-39¼ 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 / 82 / 84 cm
31½ / 32¼ / 33 in
Length:
40 / 42 / 44 cm
15¾ / 16½ / 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 cm 24 in
4 mm US 6 40, 60, and 80 or 100 cm 16, 24, and 32 or 40 in

Notions:
Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry 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.

Difficulty:
Intermediate
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