This top is inspired by summer evenings in the countryside. The design is light and simple, with a touch of romance. You can modify the top to your liking: for example, attach buttons or an invisible clasp to the front or leave the fronts open to create a vest.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) 

Recommended ease: 2–3” / 5–8 cm of positive ease. 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 
Chest Circumference: 33.5 (36, 41.75, 44, 49.25) (52, 56.5, 59.75, 64.5)“ / 85 (92, 103.5, 112, 125) (132, 143.5, 152, 163.5) cm. 

Total Length (excl. Edging): 19.25 (19.25, 20, 21) (21, 21, 21.5, 22.5, 22.5)“ / 49 (49, 51, 53, 53) (53, 55, 57, 57) cm.

Length from Armhole to Hem (excl. Edging): 11.75” / 30 cm.

MATERIALS 
Yarn:
Off-white sample.
3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) cones of Algodón Peinado L by Casasol Filicor (100% organic cotton, 427 yds / 390 m – 200 g), colourway Crudo.

Brown sample:
4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6, 6) balls of Lino Flamé 3 Cabos by Casasol Filicor, (30% linen 70% viscose,  328 yds / 300 m – 200 g),  colourway Arena.

Or approx 975  (1030, 1115, 1180, 1355) (1420, 1555, 1665, 1775) yds / 890 (940, 1020, 1080, 1240) (1300, 1420, 1520, 1620) m of light-DK-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn options are for example Muskat by Drops, Line by Sandnes Garn and Pure Silk by Knitting for Olive (double stranded).

Hook: US E-4 / 3.5 mm.  

Notions: Optional: Snap fasteners, decorative buttons.

GAUGE 
18 sts x 10 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US E-4 / 3.5 mm hook in Main Patt, after blocking. 

NOTES
The top is worked flat in three pieces: a back and two front panels. After the pieces have been sewn together, the edges for the armholes and hem will be worked.