UMBRA TOP | KNITTING PATTERN

Sizing: XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) to fit an approximate bust circumference of 70-80 (80-90, 90-100, 100-110) (110-120, 120-130, 130-140, 140-150) cm or 28-32 (32-36, 36-40, 40-44) (44-48, 48-52, 52-56, 56-60) inches with 10% of negative ease.

Gauge: 9 sts x 15 brioche rows in stockinette brioche stitch on a 7 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches), measured after steam blocking when swatch is relaxed. Note: one brioche row is two actual rows of knitting.

Needles: 7 mm / 60 cm (24 inches) or 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles; 6 mm (US 10) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles; 3.5 mm (US 4) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles; 4 mm (US 6) / 60 cm (24 inches) or 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles.
Other notions: removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, row counter (optional).

Materials: recommended 150 (150, 150, 200) (200, 200, 250, 250) g of Sisu by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 175 m (191 yds)). It is generally recommended to use animal fiber yarns with some elasticity (bounce) and a bit of grip (stickiness). Avoid smooth-finish yarns, such as superwash merino.
Optional: two small buttons (to close up a thumb opening).

Level of difficulty: 4/5 or intermediate
Required skills: i-cord, picking up stitches, brioche knitting (flat and in the round), German short rows, increasing & decreasing in brioche, invisible (tubular) bind off.

SIZE GUIDE
Umbra top is designed with approximately 10% of negative ease, meaning the top is 10% smaller than the bust its intended for. Sizes XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) correspond to the following body measurements:

Bust circumference: 76 (86, 98, 108) (116, 126, 138, 148) cm / 30.4 (34.4, 39.2, 43.2) (46.4, 50.4, 55.2, 59.2) inches.

Yoke circumference (at the top of the underarm crease): 94 (97, 106, 109) (117, 124, 129, 136) cm / 37.6 (38.8, 42.4, 43.6) (46.8, 49.6, 51.6, 54.4) inches.

Waist circumference: 57 (67, 80, 90) (97, 108, 120, 130) cm / 22.8 (26.8, 32, 36) (38.8, 43.2, 48, 52) inches.

Upper arm circumference: 24 (27, 29, 32) (34, 38, 42, 46) cm / 9.6 (10.8, 11.6, 12.8) (13.6, 15.2, 16.8, 18.4) inches.