Plum Top
ABOUT THE PLUM TOP:
The Plum top is worked bottom up in stockinette stitch with optional waist shaping
for a snug fit. The front and back are separated at the top to work the straps and
armholes. The straps are sewn together at the top. An optional Picot crochet edge is
worked along the neckline for a sophisticated finish. The neckline and back are
symmetrical and the back dips low but still covers your bra (if you’re wearing one ;)
SIZES: XS (S) M (L)
FITS A BUST SIZE OF: 84 (89) 94 (99) cm (33 (35) 37 (39) inches)
Measure your bust size to determine what size you should knit. When in doubt you
can go up a size but considering we are working with cotton, it does stretch quite bit.
SUGGESTED NEEDLES: 3 mm US 8 circular needles + 3mm crochet needle
MEASUREMENTS: 46 (48) 50 (52) in length
MATERIALS: 200 (250) 250 (300) grams of 8/4 cotton yarn
(I used Sostrene Grene cotton 50gr (160 meters))
GAUGE: 24 sts x 37 rows
Techniques used:

• st. st. : Stockinette stitch
• P: Purl stitch
• M1L : make 1 left
• M1R: Make 1 right
• SKPO: slip the first stitch, knit the second stitch. Pass the first slipped stitch over the second stitch.
• K2TOG: knit 2 together as a single knit stitch.
• P2tog: purl two stitches together as one single purl stitch.
• P2togbl: knit two purl stitches together through the back loop.
• Sm : stitch marker
• Pm: place marker
• Bor : beginning of round marker