This summer top is created with simple stocking stitch and garter stitch, worked in two different directions. It uses a classic, sport weight, 100% linen yarn. The side body and sleeves are picked up on a circular needle and knitted out from centre body segments. The sample is knit in a slightly looser gauge to encourage extra drape in the fabric. It is shown with no ease at the bust. The hip has 28 cm (11 inches) of ease, making it flatter a variety of figure shapes. The sample is size +94 cm (37 inches) and is shown on a 94 cm (37 inch) mannequin and model. There is very little finishing required on the garment as all outside edges are worked in garter stitch and only the underarm is seamed. Sides are joined with three needle bind off.
Experience level - Intermediate.

Skills required – Long tail cast on, knit, purl, decreases, increases, short rows, three needle bind off and casting off.

Finished Measurements - at bust 84 (89, 94, 99, 104, 109, 114.5, 119.5) cm
33 (35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47) inches.

Gauge
22 stitches and 31 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over Stocking Stitch using 3 mm (2.5 US) needle (or size required to get gauge) after blocking.
24 stitches and 40 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over Garter Stitch using 2.75 mm (2 US) needle (or size required to get gauge) after blocking.

Materials
Yarn:
4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins of Euroflax Sport Weight, in colour 57 French Blue: 100% linen/flax; sport weight, approx. 247 metres (270 yards), 100 grams (3.53 ounces).
Metreage/Yardage:
795 (862, 951, 1073, 1182, 1273, 1356, 1441) metres.
884 (958, 1056, 1192, 1313, 1415, 1507, 1601) yards.
Needles:
3 mm (2.5 US) circular needle in 80 cm (32 inch) or longer length.
2.75 mm (2 US) circular needle in 80 cm (32 inch) or longer length.
4 mm (6 US) of any style, for three needle bind off (optional).
Notions:
Tapestry needle.
Stitch markers.
Blocking tools.
Stitch holder.
Waste yarn for holding stitches.