Mika is a fitted summer tee with a mesh cutout, that is worked seamlessly from the top down. The top has a crew neckline with a 1x1 half twisted rib stitch pattern and back neckline shaping using German Short Rows.
The shoulders are formed using a circular yoke construction. Optional horizontal bust darts can be included to tailor to your measurements, including 9 different cup sizes.

DIFFICULTY
The pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters or advanced beginners that are happy to learn new things. 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:
70 (76) 82 (89.5) 100 (109) 119 (131) 147.5 cm |
27.5 (30) 32.25 (35.25) 39.25 (43) 46.75 (51.5) 58”

Included negative ease: - 9-14 cm | - 3.5-5.5”

It is suggested that you knit your top with the indicated negative ease of - 9-14 cm |- 3.5-5.5” around the bust for best results. For that take your bust circumference and deduct your preferred negative ease from that. Then choose the size closest to that value. If you are in between sizes, sizing down or up is possible for this design, depending on your personal preference.

LANGUAGES
​The pattern is available in English, German, Spanish and French.

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
* Pure Silk by Knitting for Olive 250 m | 270 yards:
150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 g | 3 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 skeins
* or approximately -
550 (600) 650 (720) 820 (920) 1020 (1150) 1320 meters | 610 (660) 720 (790) 900 (1010) 1120 (1260) 1450 yards of Fingering weight yarn.

NEEDLES

• Main Needles: circular needles 2.5 mm | US 1.5 | UK 12 in 40 cm | 16” & 60 cm | 24” or length that feels best
• Ribbing Needles: circular needles 2.25 mm | US 1 | UK 13 in 40 cm | 16”
• Double Pointed Needles, if you prefer working with them on smaller circumferences

SUPPLIES

• 6 (6) 6 (6) 6 (10) 10 (10) 10 removable stitch marker
• Stitch holder or scrap yarn
• Measuring tape
• Darning needle

GAUGE
27 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4”
In stockinette st pattern, worked flat & in the rnd with 2.5 mm | US 1.5 | UK 12 (Main Needle), blocked and measured laid flat.

TECHNIQUES USED

• Casting on
• Knitting through the back loop
• German Short Rows with double stitches
• Increasing knit stitches using M1R, M1L
• Decreasing knit stitches using k2tog & ssk
• Backward Loop Cast On
• Binding off using your favourite stretchy method | Italian Bind Off

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 | 2023