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Difficulty: Intermediate

Scarf top is a loose fit summer top inspired by beach swimwear covers. Garment features front 2-color large rectangular pattern, off-shoulder neckline, asymmetrical arm openings, continuous double-knitting side trims and one-side bottom split.

Scarf top is worked from top down in stockinette stitch in one piece.

SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4) 5

MEASUREMENTS
Estimated Bust Circumference (measure with off-shoulder, asymmetrical style) :
100 (108) 116 (128) 138 cm 39.4 (42.5) 45.7 (50.4) 54.3 inches
Overall Length (neckline trim top edge to bottom trim edge-NOT TILTED):
53 (55) 57 (61) 64 cm 20.9 (21.7) 22.4 (24) 25.2 inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3 mm US 2.5 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
3 mm US 2.5 double-pointed needles (15 cm 6 inches )

KNITTING DENSITY
In stockinette stitch using 3 mm US 2.5 needles
28 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SIZE GUIDE
The top is intended for a casual fit with approx. 10 cm 3.9 inches of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 10 cm 3.9 inches larger in circumference than your bust measurement depends on preference.

For which size to choose can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite LOOSE fitting summer clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly.

Photo demonstrates a typical XS/S with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm 34.6 inches wearing a size 1. The look is going for a 12 cm 4.7 inches positive ease.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Main Yarn
200 (200) 200 (250) 250 gr.
Knitting for Olive, Pure Silk, 50 gr. / 250 m - Poppy Blue

Trim Yarn
50 (50) 50 (50) 50 gr.
Knitting for Olive, Pure Silk, 50 gr. / 250 m - Cream
Note: if you prefer not to divide the trim yarn skein, it is recommended to order 2 skeins.

Knit the top and the trim with 1 strand of Pure Silk.

Yarn Alternatives
Any fingering (4 ply) yarn would be a good choice.