The Two Evenings Top is a very easy top to make in just a few evenings. The everyday fit is perfect for all kinds of outfits. The top is worked bottom up and starts with a ribbed hem. The body is knit in the round in stockinette stitch to armholes. Then the front and back are divided to work each separately. The straps are joined seamlessly using grafting. This top is designed with negative ease at the bust.

This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
Fits chest sizes: 71-76 (81-86) 91.5-96.5 (101.5-106.5) 111.5-117 (122-127) 132-135 (142-147) cm/28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54 (56-58) inches.

Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: 69 (78) 89 (98) 109 (118) 126.5 (138) cm/27 (30.75) 35 (38.5) 43 (46.5) 50
(54.25) inches.
This means the Two Evenings top is designed to have a negative ease of -2 to -9 cm.

GAUGE
18 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm/4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm/US 7 needles.
Gauge was measured after washing and blocking.

MATERIALS

Yarn
Fine/Sport Weight Yarn, 120 (130) 140 (150) 160 (170) 180 (185) g of a cotton (cotton mix) yarn for the main color of the top and 30 (35) 40 (45) 50 (55) 60 (65) for the stripes.
Sample is worked in Fluorine Atelier Veritas, 77% cotton, 23% silk, 120 m/131 yards per 50 g, main color natural, stripes in beige.
Alternative: Friends Cotton Silk Light 78% cotton, 22% silk, 120 m/131 yards per 50 g, main color 03, stripes in 07; Cewec Papyrus 78% cotton, 22% silk, 120 m/131 yards per 50 g, main color 02, stripes in 024.

Needles and Notions
4.5 mm/US 7 80-100 cm/32-40 inches circular needles for the body.
4.0 mm/US 6 80-100 cm/32-40 inches circular needles for the hem.
Stitch markers, stitch holders, measuring tape.

NOTE: Needle sizes are for guidance only. If you have more stitches per 10 cm/4 inches, change to a larger needle. If you have fewer stitches per 10 cm/4 inches, change to a smaller needle.
For best results take the time to work a swatch. Adjust needle size, if necessary, to obtain the correct gauge.

Special thanks to Nicky Jensen handknitsandhygge for tech editing.