Twig Top Light by Lene Rix

Twig Top Light

Knitting
April 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in Broken rib
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
656 - 1312 yards (600 - 1200 m)
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL)
Danish English
This pattern is available from oddrow.makerswork.dk for kr.50.00.

A simple and light summer top in broken rib. The upper part consists of 4 identical triangles, each with fine accented double increases that branch out along the edges.

The top is designed to be tight fitting and the flexible ribbed pattern complements the curves of the body.

The top is worked top-down, beginning with a provisional cast-on at the shoulder strap. Double knitted edges are worked along the way.

The 4 triangles are made in pairs by working in both directions from the provisional cast-on. The straps can be lengthened or shortened to adapt the fit to your body type.

All parts are gathered at the sides with Kitchener stitch. When the work is assembled, you work in the round in broken rib to the desired length and finally finish with an Italian bind-off.

You will find video tutorials for the pattern techniques on: youtube.com/odd-row

Sizes:
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL)

Chest width:
60 (66) 71 (77) 83 (89) 100 (111)cm

Fits bust circumference:
75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130)cm with a negative ease of approx. 15-17cm.

The cover image shows a size XS on a model with a chest width of 85cm - which gives a negative ease of 19cm.

Length:
51 (52) 53 (54) 55 (57) 59 (61)cm

Gauge:
28 stitches, 38 rows at 10x10cm in broken rib, when washed or steamed.

Suggested needles:
Circular needle 3mm - 80cm.

Materials:
• 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (300)g Vaya, Lang Yarns (200m/50g) - One strand.

• 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (300)g Silk Lace, Odd Row (800m/100g)
- Two strands together

• 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (300)g Merilin, Isager (208m/50g) - One strand.