Millbrook is a sleeveless top worked in lightweight summer yarn. It is intended as a quick but interesting knit.

The front and back are worked identically, with a deep V-neckline and subtle waist shaping. Perforated edging details provide interest along the neckline and armholes. This detailing requires attention but is achievable for advanced beginner knitters with a sense of adventure.

The pieces are worked from the bottom up and flat to avoid skewing (to which less elastic summer yarns can be prone when worked in the round). The front and back are then seamed at the sides and shoulders.

It has a longish (mid-hip) length, but it can be shortened by adjusting the length worked before the waist shaping. The hem is left to roll for a simple look.

Sizing
The pattern includes seven sizes (as set out in the tables below for cm or inches),

To fit bust
Size 0: 75-77 cm / 29½ -30¼ inches
Size 1: 80-83 cm / 31½ -32¾ inches
Size 2: 87-92 cm / 34¼ -36¼ inches
Size 3: 97-102 cm / 38-40¼ inches
Size 4: 107-112 cm / 42-44 inches
Size 5: 117-122 cm / 46-48 inches
Size 6: 127-132 cm / 50-52 inches

Finished bust incl. ease
Size 0: 79 cm / 31 inches
Size 1: 84 cm / 33 inches
Size 2: 92 cm / 36¼ inches
Size 3: 103 cm / 40½ inches
Size 4: 114 cm / 45 inches
Size 5: 124 cm / 48¾ inches
Size 6: 133 cm / 52¼ inches

Yarn
It requires a summer yarn with a gauge of 22 stitches and 30-35 rows per 10 cm. We recommend something lightweight (not too dense) with at least 110 m per 50 grams if held single and 220 m per 50 grams if held double.

Some suggestions:

• Sandnes Garn Tynn Line (held double), 53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen, 220 m per 50 grams.
• Önling No 14 (held single) 100% Tencel Lyocell, 114 m per 50 grams.
• Knitting for Olive Pure Silk (held double), 100% Silk, 250 m per 50 grams.
• Rowan Summerlite DK (held single), 100% Egyptian Cotton, 130 m per 50 grams.
• Fiddlesticks Wren (held single), 100% Cotton 8 Ply, 125 m per 50 grams.

The example in the images is worked in Sandnes Garn Tynn Line, held double, shade 1015.

Approximate yardage
Yarn held single:
Size 0: 475 m / 520 yards
Size 1: 500 m / 550 yards
Size 2: 550 m / 600 yards
Size 3: 600 m / 660 yards
Size 4: 675 m / 740 yards
Size 5: 725 m / 800 yards
Size 6: 820 m / 900 yards

Yarn held double:
Size 0: 950 m / 1040 yards
Size 1: 1000 m / 1100 yards
Size 2: 1100 m / 1200 yards
Size 3: 1200 m / 1320 yards
Size 4: 1350 m / 1480 yards
Size 5: 1450 m / 1600 yards
Size 6: 1640 m / 1800 yards