Liv is a fitted summer top that is knitted in the round from the bottom up. It has a cropped length that ends on your waist. However, the length can be adjusted to your personal needs.

Difficulty
The pattern is suitable for advanced beginners. All special techniques are explained step by step in pictures. Basic knowledge is nevertheless required.

Sizes
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9
Finished garment bust circumference:
60 (65) 75 (83) 93 (103) 112 (116) 125 cm |
23.5 (30) 32.25 (35.25) 39.25 (43) 46.75 (51.5) 58”

Included negative ease: -14 - 20 cm | -5.5 - 8”

LANGUAGES
The pattern is available in English and German.

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
* Pure Silk by Knitting for Olive 50g - 250 m | 270 yards:
100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (200) 200 (250) 300 g | 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) 6 skeins
* or approximately -
380 (400) 460 (550) 630 (760) 980 (1170) 1350 meters | 420 (440) 510 (610) 690 (840) 1080 (1280) 1480 yards of Fingering weight yarn.

NEEDLES

• 2.5 mm, US 1.5, UK 12 in 40 cm | 16” or length that feels best

SUPPLIES

• Stitch markers
• Stitch holder | scrap yarn
• Measuring tape
• Darning needle

GAUGE
30 x 36 = 10 x 10 cm|4 x 4”
In small rib stitch pattern k3, p2, worked flat & in the round with 2.5 mm, US 1.5, UK 12, blocked and measured laid flat.

TECHNIQUES USED

• Casting on using your favourite stretchy method
• Working in the round
• Binding off using your favourite stretchy method
• Decreasing using k2tog & ssk
• K I-Cord straps
• Sewing on the waistband using the mattress stitch

Illustrated explanations of the techniques are included in the pattern.

Reproduction for private use only. Reproduction, distribution and sale of this pattern in any form is prohibited. All rights reserved. © Yarn Me Up | Johanna Schütz | 2022