For more information and yarn suggestions see. https://www.fridayknits.com/knitpatterns/p/sweetheart-rib...

Construction
The SWEETHEART RIBBED TOP is worked from the bottom up, in the round, working in 2x2 rib. Once the desired length is achieved, short rows are worked to shape the neckline. Live sts are kept on hold for the straps and seamed together using a 3 needle bind off.

Suggested Needle Size
• 3.75 mm US 5 circular needles 40, 80/100 cm/ 16, 31.5/39 inches or size to obtain gauge.

Sizes
The garment comes in 8 sizes and is designed to fit a bust measurement of 71-76 (81-86) 91.5-96.5 (101.5-106.5) 111.5-117 (122-127) 132-137 (142-147) 152-158 cm / 28-30 (32-34) (36-38) 40-42 (44-46) 48-50 (52-54) 56-58 inches.

Finished Garment Measurements
Bust: 45.5 (56) 66 (76) 86.5 (96.5) 106.5 (117) cm / 18 (22) 26 (30) 34 (38) 42 (46) inches finished bust measurement, unstretched. Garment is meant to be worn with 20-30 cm / 8-12 inches of negative ease.

Suggested Yarn
Sample 1 made in size XS with Hobbii Unicorn Solids (fingering, 75% superwash merino, 25% polyamide, 400 metres/437 yds), fingering weight yarns held double. If you decide to use this yarn, 1 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) skeins are required. I held the yarn double from 1 ball of yarn at a time (centre and outside).

Sample 2 made with Prosper Yarn Sock Merino in Pop Tart (fingering, SW Merino Nylon 80|20 400 meters(437y)|100grams held double.

or 209 (247) 293 (337) 387 (446) 545 metres of Light DK yarn held single.

Skill Level Advanced Beginner

Techniques ribbing, knitting in the round, short rows, three needle bind off.

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