About Giuliana Top
Top features a boatneck design that’s shaped with German short rows on both the front and back. The top is knit from the bottom up first in the round then the work is divided, and the front and back are knit flat and seamed at the shoulders and sides.

Knitting Needles
US 3/3.25mm circular needles 24-30” and DPN’s or second circular needle to work straps.

Gauge
26 sts x 34 rows stockinette US 3/3.25mm = 4 x 4 inches when knit flat, washed, and blocked. For reference purposes only: The lace portion has a gauge of 23 sts x 45 rows = 4 inches.

Yarn
DK/Sport (3)
Preferred yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo 335yd/100g
For sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7, 8) 9 (10, 11, 12) you’ll need:
2 (2, 2, 3) 3 (3, 4, 4) 4 (5, 5, 5) skeins (shown here in Frank Ochre)

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7, 8) 9 (10, 11, 12)

Finished Measurements
• Bust: 30 (33, 36, 39) 42 (45, 48, 51) 54 (57, 60, 63) inches.
• Armhole depth (top of shoulder to underarm): 6.5 (6.5, 7, 7.5) 8 (8, 8.5, 8.5) 9 (9.5, 10, 10.5) inches.
• Waist: 28 (30, 33, 36) 38 (41, 45, 46.5) 48 (51, 54, 57) inches.
o Has a looser fit and includes about 3.5-4 inches of positive ease.
• Total length of finished garment from shoulder to hem: 20 (20.5, 20.5, 20.75) 21.25 (21.5, 22, 22) 22.5 (22.5, 23, 23.5) inches.

Choosing Size:
measure your bust and find the closest finished bust circumference. The top is meant to be worn with 0 ease at the bust. If you’re in-between sizes, it would be better to size down rather than up. Try to stay within -1 to 1 inch ease for the best fit.

Workflow
Top is knit from the bottom up. First, you’ll cast on sts and work the lace part in the round. The work is then divided, and the front and back stockinette portions are worked flat then seamed at the sides and shoulders.

Notions
Stitch markers (1) | Measuring Tape | Scissors | Darning Needle

Skill Level
Intermediate or adventurous beginner. Has GSR and increases are worked on both RS and WS of work.