Description

The Iluka top is a very versatile top that can easily be adapted to create the desired shape. It is knit from the top-down, in one piece. The cast-on at the straps is worked with a seamless technique, as are the i-cord edges along the armholes as well as necklines.
In order to allow you to choose the design that best fits your body shape and preferences, multiple options are given for the neckline depth, both for the front and the back. The models shown above are worked in a cotton-alpaca blend but you can also opt for a cotton-linen blend.
Since the top is worked top-down, you can opt for either of the three length options given: cropped at the waist, high hip length, or full hip length – or simply adjust it to your liking.

Needle size:

Circular needle 2.5 mm (US 1½), 60-80 cm (24-32”) in length

SIZE GUIDE - to fit :

BUST CIRC.: 81 (86, 91, 96) 101, 106, 111 {116, 121, 127} cm // 32 (34, 36, 38) 40, 42, 44 {46, 48, 50}”

SIZE GUIDE - finished measurements :

BUST CIRC. (finished measurements): 84 (89, 94, 99) 104, 109, 114 {119, 124, 130} cm // 33 (35, 37, 39) 41, 43, 45 {46.75, 48.75, 51.25}“

TENSION / GAUGE:

10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) = 27 sts x 32 rows in stockinette stitch on 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needle

10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) = 32 sts x 38 rows in pattern on 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needle

YARN:

1 thread DK weight yarn

Yarn usage:

1 strand sock weight yarn

Pascuali Puno (70% cotton, 30% alpaca / 50 g - 200 m / 219 yds)
or
Pascuali Nepal (60% organic cotton, 40% linen / 50 g – 180 m / 197 yds)

Cropped version

Pascuali Puno: 3 (3, 3, 4) 4, 4, 4 {4, 5, 5} skeins
Pascuali Nepal: 3 (4, 4, 4) 4, 4, 5 {5, 5, 5} skeins

Meters: 523 (560, 599, 634) 670, 706, 743 {780, 812, 861}
Yards: 572 (613, 655, 694) 733, 772, 813 {853, 888, 942}

High hip length version

Pascuali Puno: 4 (4, 4, 5) 5, 5, 5 {5, 6, 6} skeins
Pascuali Nepal: 4 (4, 5, 5) 5, 5, 6 {6, 6, 7} skeins

Meters: 666 (712, 760, 803) 848, 893, 938 {984, 1024, 1084}
Yards: 729 (779, 831, 878) 928, 977, 1026 {1076, 1120, 1186}

Long version

Pascuali Puno: 4 (5, 5, 5) 5, 6, 6 {6, 6, 7} skeins
Pascuali Nepal : 5 (5, 5, 6) 6, 6, 7 {7, 7, 8} skeins

Meters: 781 (833, 888, 938) 990, 1041, 1094 {1146, 1194, 1261}
Yards: 854 (911, 971, 1026) 1083, 1139, 1197 {1254, 1306, 1380}

Other materials:

4 markers / stitch holders or scrap yarn / tapestry needle

Note that all of my patterns are professionally techedited and test knit before publication.

Pay what works

Knitting is not only a creative and relaxing occupation, in times as these it also is invaluable as a sort of therapy, an opportunity to make enriching encounters and come together with other knitters. Last but not least, it’s a wonderful way to make your own sustainable wardrobe.

In order to make my knitting patterns accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation, I now offer a “Pay What Works” scheme. This way, you choose the amount that you feel is accessible for you and use the corresponding coupon code at checkout. The price indicated above is the full price and no coupon code is needed to purchase the pattern at this price. Below are listed two coupon codes with their corresponding final price.

Coupon codes:

Lillelarsen5 => 5 €

Lillelarsen3 => 3 €