SUMMERTIETOP

The Summertie Top is a loose top that is open on both sides and is tied with ribbons. It is worked from the top down in brioche stitch with contrasting details that are formed by increases and decreases in the front. First the back yoke is worked back and forth with increases at both ends of the work. You finish the back first, before stitches are picked up and knitted for the shoulders, which are worked separately and then joined to form the front yoke. You finish the front and then the edges of the top are rounded off with an I-cord finish. Finally, stitches are picked up to form the ribbons, with which you tie the sides of the top together. You can decide whether you prefer them as a double knitting or also as an I-cord ribbon.
The length of the top, as well as the number of ribbons, can be individually by your own taste.

Language: english and german

Level: *** (from 5)

Sizes/Measurements:
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL
Bust circumference finished Top: 76 (81) 86 (91) 96 (101) 106 cm
Length (measured mid front, without neck): 43 (44) 45 (46) 47 (48) 49 cm

The Top should be knit with a negative ease of 4-9 cm. The sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) XXL are designed for a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100 – 105 (105-110) 110 – 115 cm. Bevor you start knitting, take your own measurements to determine the size that best fits you. For example: If your chest (or the widest part of your body) measures 97 cm, you should choose size M. A Top in size M has a bust circumference of 91 cm and will give you 6 cm of negative ease.
If your chest circumference is exactly in the range between two sizes, it doesn’t mean you can’t knit the top. It is up to you to decide whether you want to wear your summer top looser or more fitted by choosing a larger or smaller size. Please also bear in mind that the size you choose for yourself will also affect the size of the side slit of your top.
Note: As a guide, the model pictured is wearing size XXS and has a chest circumference of 83 cm

Yarn
150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) 200 g Ecopuno by LanaGrossa 215m/50g or a similar Yarn.

Find the matching yarn here:
https://oonique.com/

Suggested Needles:
Circular needles 3,5mm /US 4 (60 and/or 80 cm)
Circular needles 3 mm/ US 3 (60 and/or 80 cm)
Double pointet needles 3 mm/ US 3

Gauge:
22 sts x 52 rows = 10 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4 inches in brioche stitch on 3.5mm /US 4 needles (please note, that 52 rows in brioche stitch are counted as 26 knit sts).

This pattern is for personal use only. It is not allowed to sell or share this pattern. © 2022 - by Katharina Embacher