The Double Crossed Top is knit from the bottom up in the round in stockinette. It is the perfect beginner top, as it is an easy knit with an interesting cross strap detail on the back. The pattern includes modifications for the length of the top and the width at the top hem.

The Appendix has a version of this pattern that is totally customizable. It includes calculations so you can use any gauge and any measurements you want. Keep in mind if you use a very different gauge the drape of your top may change.

Difficulty: Beginner

Sizing Chart (finished garment measurements): 1-17

Bust: (70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95), 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, (125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150) cm/(28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38), 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, (50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60) inches

Note: While all sizes have been tech edited, only sizes 1-6 have been test knitted. If you are interested in knitting sizes 7+ please message me. I would be happy to provide you the pattern and another one of my designs for free in exchange for some feedback on those sizes!*

This top is meant to be worn with 0-5cm/0-2 inches of negative ease. Since the back is open, it has a looser fit even with negative ease. The sample is worn with 5 cm/2 inches of negative ease.

Skills required: long tail cast on, cable cast on, provisional crochet cast on, applied I-cord, I-cord bind off and making a regular I-cord

Materials:
Yarn: Sport weight – Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino
Estimated Yardage: (250, 250, 300, 300, 350, 350), 400, 450, 450, 500, 500, (550, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750) m/ (273, 273, 328, 328, 383, 383), 437, 492, 492, 547, 547, (601, 601, 656, 711, 766, 820) yds

Suggested Needles: US 6 (4.00 mm) 61 cm/24 inch long circular needle

Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder (or scrap yarn)

Gauge: 20 sts x 36 rows = 10 cm/4 inches worked flat in stockinette, blocked