The very basic top by Laura Altamirano

The very basic top

Knitting
April 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
459 - 919 yards (420 - 840 m)
XS, S, M, L, XL
English
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The very basic top is designed to be a timeless basic essential in your wardrobe. A left twist detail decorates both front and back of the top. It is versatile, reversible and comes in two versions. You can knit a classic top or let your imagination go wild with two colors or even more to create a patchwork style.
The first version of the top is one colorway knitted bottom up in the round. The second one, combines two different colors with intarsia and it is knitted as two pieces back and forth, which are then sewn together at end.
Length can be adapted to your wish.

Size:
XS (S) M (L) XL
Bust circumference (finished piece):
77 (86) 97 (108) 117 cm
Yarn:
• Version 1 (One color) - 100 (150) 150 (150) (200) g – BC Garn Luxor mercerised cotton (100% Cotton, 210 m|50 g)
• Version 2 (Two colors) - 50 (100) 100 (100) (100) g – of each color of BC Garn Luxor mercerised cotton (100% Cotton, 210 m|50 g)
Needles:
• 3 mm circular (60, 80 and/or 100 cm) or the required needles to obtain the gauge
• Optional 3 mm double pointed needles for the straps
Gauge:
10 cm x 10 cm → 26 stitches x 38 rows in Stockinette stitch after blocking
Extras:
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, removable security pins, stitch holders.
Skill level:
Version 1: 2/5, Version 2 (Intarsia): 3/5