Simple Top by Marina Balambaeva

Simple Top

Knitting
July 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
3.5 mm (E)
262 - 525 yards (240 - 480 m)
Sizes: 1 yr , 1.5 yrs, 2 yrs, 3 yrs, 4 yrs, 5 yrs, 6 yrs, 7 yrs, 8 yrs, 9 yrs, 10 yrs, 11 yrs, 12 yrs.
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Simple Top.

When choosing a size, refer to the chest circumference. Fitting allowance + 2-4 cm (0.7-1.5 in).
The top is worked from the bottom to the top in the round in stockinette stitch. If you’re planning to work with the lace pattern, pay attention to the pattern in the «Body (lace pattern)» section. Then, the back and front are worked separately.

First, the back is worked in back-and-forth rows. It is 3-4 cm (1.1-1.5 in) shorter than the front of the top. Leave the stitches of the right and left shoulder open, bind off the neckline stitches.
Then, work the front and divide in into the left and right straps. They are elongated and go over the back. Sew the straps of the front and the stitches of the back with a kitchener stitch.
The flower pattern is not included.

Sizes: 1 yrs, 1.5 yrs, 2 yrs, 3 yrs, 4 yrs, 5 yrs, 6 yrs, 7 yrs, 8 yrs, 9 yrs, 10 yrs, 11 yrs, 12 yrs.

Yarn: Drops Belle (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen; 120 m/50 g /131 yds/1.75 oz).
Recommended yarn: Infinity Cotton Linen, Katia Linen, Katia Tencel-merino, Drops Belle, Lana Grossa Solo Lino, Schachenmayer Soft Linen mix, Gazzal Baby Cotton.

Totals used g/oz : 100/3.5 (100/3.5) 100/3.5 (100/3.5) 100/3.5 (100/3.5) 150/5.2 (150/5.2) 150/5.2 (150/5.2) 200/7 (200/7) 200/7.

Gauge: 22 sts × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 in) in stockinette stitch on 4 mm (US6) circular needles (after washing and blocking).

Needles: 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) circular needles with a cable length of 40 cm - 60 cm (16 - 24 in).

Notions: 3.5 mm crochet hook, stitch markers, tapestry needle, about 50 cm (20 in) of contrasting color waste yarn.