The code “NORICHAN” is provided to assist with financial accessibility. This code will reduce the cost of the pattern to $6.00.

Matira was originally designed for Stranded Magazine in 2017. Additional sizes have been added, and it is now laid out in Norichan Knits layout.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
Model is wearing Size 3 with a 36”/91.5cm chest circumference, a +0.5”/+1.5cm ease. Recommended ease is –2 to +2”/-5 to +5cm, meaning the finished dimensions are within –2 to +2”/-5 to +5cm of your actual full chest circumference.

Final Dimensions
Full Chest Circumference: 29 (33, 36.5, 41, 45.5)(49, 53.5, 57, 61)”/72 (83, 91, 102, 114)(123, 134, 145, 155)cm

Materials
Yarn
Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy (41% cotton, 34% hemp, 25% modal rayon; 153yds/140m/50g)
Color A: 525 (645, 765, 895, 1025)(1175, 1325, 1425, 1550)yds 480 (590, 700, 819, 938)(1075, 1212, 1302, 1417)m in colorway Jamaican Sea 72 or similar plant fiber DK weight yarn
Color B: 70 (75, 80, 90, 100)(115, 130, 145, 145)yds 64 (69, 73, 83, 92)(106, 119, 133, 133)m in colorway Snow Leopard 80 or similar plant fiber DK weight yarn

When substituting yarn, please consider a fiber that will have a nice drape, such as another plant fiber, silk, or a blend that contains either of these. Hempathy is considered a DK weight yarn, but some DK weight yarns have a gauge closer to 20-22sts/4” while the gauge for Matira is 24sts/4”. A light DK or sport weight is recommended.

Needles
US 3 3.25mm - 24” circular needle (for sizes 1-4) or 32” circular needle (for sizes 5-9)
US 5 3.75mm - 24” circular needle (for sizes 1-4) or 32” circular needle (for sizes 5-9) and extra needle for 3-needle BO
Or size to obtain gauge

Notions
5 stitch markers (labeled A, B, C, D, and E), tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holders

Gauge
24 sts x 33 rounds = 4” x 4” 10cm x 10cm in Stockinette stitch on larger needles, blocked
26 sts x 32 rounds = 4” x 4” 10cm x 10cm in Garter stitch on smaller needles, blocked

The below information is for the version that was published in Stranded Magazine in 2017.

Matira is an updated take on the traditional sailor top. Knit in a warm-weather-friendly hemp-blend yarn, it’s the perfect top for lounging on the beach or exploring the seashore with friends. A vibrant but versatile color combination can make Matira a summer wardrobe staple, and the simple construction will help it fly off the needles before your beach getaway is over.

Measurements
XS (S, M, L, XL, 1X, 2X, 3X) to fit 29 (33, 36.5, 41, 45.5, 49, 53.5) in / 72 (83, 91, 102, 114, 123, 134) cm bust circumference with zero ease

Yarn
525 (645, 765, 895, 1025, 1175, 1325) yds / 480 (590, 700, 819, 938, 1075, 1212) m Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy in Jamaican Sea 72; 41% cotton / 34% hemp / 25% Modal rayon DK-weight yarn in MC
70 (75, 80, 90, 100, 115, 130) yds / 64 (69, 73, 83, 92, 106,
119) m Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy in Snow Leopard 80; 41% cotton / 34% hemp / 25% Modal rayon DK-weight yarn in CC

Needles
US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needles with 24 in / 60 cm cable for
sizes XS-L, 32 in / 80 cm cable for sizes 1X-3X.
US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needles with 24 in / 60 cm cable for
XS-L, 32 in / 80 cm cable for sizes 1X-3X, and extra needle for 3-needle BO

Notions
5 st markers labeled A, B, C, D, and E
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Yarn Needle