Samantha is a dear friend of mine who’s vibrant with a heart of gold. The Samantha top is a halter neck top knitted seamlessly from the top down using traditional stockinette stitch.

You’ll begin with a provisional cast on. The back and front sections are worked separately until reaching the armholes, incorporating side i- cords at the start and end of each row.
After this, the pieces are joined, and the body is knitted in the round.

To finish the garment, you have the option of either a double folded hem or a regular cast off.

The top edges of both the front and back panels are also finished with an i-cord, which transitions into the straps by using the kitchener stitch.

Size information
Sizes: XS(S)M(L)XL(2XL)3XL
Bust size: 79 (82) 94 (99) 101 (108) 117 cm / 31 (32.5) 37 (39) 40 (42.5) 46 inches.

Finished measurements
Bust circumference: 82 (85) 98 (102) 104 (111) 120 cm / 32.5 (33.5) 38.5 (40) 41 (44) 47 inches.

Positive Ease: 3cm / 1.2 inch

Gauge
20sts for 10cm of stockinette stitch, blocked. If you are unable to meet gauge consider sizing up/down your needle size.

Needles
4mm circular needle (US 6)

Materials
Recommended: Sandnes garn line 150 (150) 200 (200) 250 (250) 300g
You can also use other DK weight yarn like Drops Belle.
Green sample is knit in size S, using 3 skeins of Sandnes garn Line in color 8561.

Other materials
4mm crochet hook, stitch markers, tape measure, tapestry needle, scrap yarn