This pattern can be made to fit any size, however has not been tested on other sizes so we cannot say how much yarn you would need for a different size. The example in the photo was made with 88 cast on stitches and used 100g of yarn. The amount you need will depend on how wide and how long you wish to make the item.

Gauge – 16 stitches and approx. 20 rows to 10x10cm – your gauge will be flexible due to the open weave of the fabric, try not to stretch it when measuring.

To determine the amount of stitches depends on how loose you would like the item. We recommend measuring the widest part of you body this will cover, if you want it loose add on some centimeters (we added 10 cm to our measurement). Then half this number (you are only knitting one side at a time) and multiply by 1.6 – round your answer to the nearest even number. Cast on this many stitches.

This top is constructed using 4ply/ fingering weight yarn with 6mm straight needles to give a more open weave, because we use oversize needles the top works up very quickly and uses relatively little yarn.

The top is knit from the front hem upwards, you then create the neck hole and knit down the back to the bottom, a small amount of sewing on the sides is required.

Model wears a size UK 10/12 and casted on 88 stitches using just under 100g of yarn.