Dana top by Liudmyla Babintseva

Dana top

Knitting
July 2023
Thread ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in 24 sts and 32 rows = 10x10 cm [4x4 in] in stock, with 3.25 mm [US3] needles, after blocking.inette stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
601 - 1258 yards (550 - 1150 m)
32 (34; 36; 38) (40; 42; 44) (46; 48; 50; 52)
English Ukrainian
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The Dana Top is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch and lace pattern. The back and the fronts are worked separately, then sewn together using Mattress stitch. At the end, i-cord edges are worked along the top edges, along neckline and armholes edges.

Size guide
The sizes 32 (34; 36; 38) (40; 42; 44) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 81,5 (86,5; 91,5; 96,5) (101,5; 106,5; 112) cm 32 (34; 36; 38) (40; 42; 44) inches.
This top is designed to have approx. 3 cm 1,2 inches of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 3 cm 1,2 inches larger in circumference than your bust measurement. For example, if you measure 91 cm 35,5 in around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body), you should knit a size 36. A size 36 top has a bust circumference of 94 cm 38 inches which in given example would give you 3 cm 1,2 inches of positive ease.

The model in the photos is wearing a size 34 and has a bust circumference of 86 cm 34 inches The top in the photo has 3 cm ¾ inch of positive ease.

You will need:
– yarn BC Garn Lino (100% linen, 50 g - 150 m / 1.76 oz - 164 yds),
or SIŪLAS Lithuanian Linen 3 ply (100% linen; 100 g – 600 m
3.5 oz – 656 yds) – yarn held double;
– knitting needles 3.25 mm US3 or other size to obtain gauge
and 2,75 mm US2 for i-cord edges;
– stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or waste yarn;