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Pattern Notes:
This ruffle crop top is knitted from the top down in the round. Seed stitch is worked for the ruffle at the bottom. The straps are knitted separately in double stockinette, then stitches are picked up for the seed ruffle. The straps are then sewn on.

Sizing:
If your upper-bust measurement is between….

XXS- between 68.5-73.5 cm (27-29 inches)
XS- between 73.5-79 cm (29-31 inches)
S- between 81-85 cm (32-34 inches)
M- between 89-94 cm (35-38 inches)
L- between 99-106 cm (39-42 inches)
XL- between 109-114 cm (42-45 inches)
2XL- between 116-124 cm (46-49 inches)
3XL- between 127-134 cm (50-53 inches)

The band has about 25 cm (10 inches) of negative ease built into it. It is advisable to size up if you are worried about band fit, or are on the cusp of 2 sizes.

The garment is designed to have roughly 10-20 cm (4-8 inches) of negative ease at the widest part of your bust, for a fitted fit. There are 2 different increase options for the body of the top. Option 1 provides the smallest amount of increases, and option 2 provides the most.
There is about 7.5-10 cm (3-4 inches) more ease built in the option 2 increases as opposed to option 1. If there is a drastic difference between the widest part of your bust compared to your upper-bust (20 cm/8 inches or more), then pick option 2 for increases, or even size up in the upper-bust band.

Yarn requirements:
Any DK weight yarn that meets gauge. Keep in mind that you may require additional yarn amounts if you knit the top longer or choose the option with the most stitches for the body, resulting in a looser fit.
If your bust is a D cup and above, I would suggest you have a generous amount of yarn on hand to ensure you have the coverage you are looking for. You may have to add a little bit extra length in the body to suit your preference!

XXS- 300 meters
XS- 350 meters
S- 375 meters
M- 400 meters
L- 450 meters
XL- 500 meters
2XL- 550 meters
3XL- 600 meters

Gauge:
10 cm x 10 cm (4 inch X 4 inch)
23 stitches X 30 rows in stockinette on 4 mm needles in the round.

Needles:
3.5 mm and 4 mm circular needles. Cord lengths can be 32, 60, 80 or 100 cm cord length (12, 24, 30 or 40 inches).

Other Materials:
Scissors, safety pins, darning needle, stitch markers, and a measuring tape.
Optional: Elastic for the band if desired.