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PATTERN DETAILS
Detailed information about this pattern, including a full schematic, can be found in the Pattern Details PDF. Detailed information about each test knitter’s projects can be found in the Test Knitter Showcase. Excerpts from the pattern details page are also included below.

DESCRIPTION
The Iris Top is a fitted crop top featuring bold ribbing and neat finishing details. Negative ease and waist shaping give this garment a body-hugging fit. Knit up in a fingering weight yarn, this is a great piece for adding to your handknit collection for the warm season. Worked in a bright color this design can be a playful statement piece or in a neutral color it can be a perfect staple piece in your me-made wardrobe.

SIZING
This pattern is graded to 10 sizes, designed to fit bodies with bust measurements between 30-66” (75-165 cm). All sizes include 20% negative ease in the finished garment. The 3x3 ribbing pattern is extremely stretchy, and this results in a comfortably fitted garment. Two sizes of bust darts are included, as well as instructions on how to figure out if you need bust darts for your body. See Pattern Details for detailed fit information and a full schematic.

SAMPLE
Photos show size B worn with 7” / 18 cm of negative ease at the bust and no bust darts on a body with a height of 5’2” / 157 cm.

TESTERS
Check out the Tester Showcase to view the projects from all my wonderful test knitters! This can be a great way to get color & yarn inspiration, as well as getting a chance to see the fit of this garment on a wide range of different bodies.

YARN
Explorer Knits + Fibers Earthy Sock (100% non-superwash Merino; 436 yds / 399 m per 100 g).
Samples are shown in Gaudí (purple) and Fir (dark green).

1-3 skeins are required for this project. See Pattern Details for full yardage requirements.

TECHNIQUES USED
• Working in pattern
• Increasing and decreasing in pattern
• Picking up stitches
• German short rows
• Cable Cast On
• Tubular Bind Off