One pattern, two styles. First, you will complete a sleeveless top, and then you can decide freely whether to knit the sleeves.

Shona Top is worked by knitting the back from top to the base of the armholes. Both fronts are picked up and knitted separately. Then front and back are joined and knitted in the round to the hem. The set-in sleeves are optional. Use crochet hook for the bubble border.

Gauge/With 4 mm needle :
21 sts and 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in Stockinette Stitch after blocking.

Size:
1 ( 2, 3, 4 )( 5, 6, 7, 8 )

Recommend ease: 15~25cm/6~9.75”

Sample of the short sleeve version is shown in size 2, with 25 cm/9.75” positive ease.

The sleeveless version is shown in Size 1, with 20 cm/8” positive ease.

Finished bust circumference:
101 ( 108, 116, 124 )(131, 139, 146, 154 )cm/39.75 ( 42.5, 45.5, 48.75 )( 51.5, 54.75, 57.5, 60.75 )”

Armhole/Sleeve circumference:
38 ( 42, 46, 50 )(54, 54, 58, 61 )cm/15 ( 16.5, 18, 19.75 )( 21.25, 21.25, 22.75, 24 )”

Yarns:
Erika knight, Studio linen print, 85% viscose ( recycled linen ), 15% Linen ( premium ), 50g=120m/131yds

Sleeveless version: 3 ( 4, 5, 6 )( 7, 8, 9, 10 ) skeins, approximately 360 ( 480, 600, 720 )( 840, 960, 1080, 1200 )m / 393 ( 524, 655, 786 )( 917, 1048, 1179, 1310 )yds

Short sleeve version: 4 ( 5, 6, 7 )( 8, 9, 10, 11 ) skeins, approximately 480 ( 600, 720, 840 )( 960, 1080, 1200, 1320 )m / 524 ( 655, 786, 917 )( 1048, 1179, 1310, 1441 )yds

If you want to use different colors for the Bubble Border, since the yarn quantity required is small (approximately 10~15g), it’s recommended to use any leftover yarn in your stash. I recommend choosing a similar weight or slightly thicker yarn to avoid tight edges. Choosing contrasting vibrant colors or different textures can create a unique effect.

The yarn quantities provided here are based on the size chart. If you prefer to make the garment longer, you will need to increase the amount of yarn accordingly.

Needles:
4mm / ( US 6 ), Use circular needles ranging from 40 to 120 cm according to the requirements of each section.

Other Materials:
5/0 ( 3mm ) crochet hook, stitch markers, waste yarns.