Line Top - Knitting for Olive

Line Top

Size: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Approximate bust measurement: approx. 76–83 (84–91) 92–99 (100–107) 108–117 (118–127)

128–138 (139–149) 150–160 cm

Circumference: approx. 75 (80) 85 (93) 100 (110) 120 (135) 145 cm

Full length: 29 (30) 32 (34) 38 (41) 45 (48) 52 cm measured under the arm

Needles: 2.5 and 3 mm circular needles, 80 cm long

Gauge: 28 sts x 38 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch using 3 mm needles. Since the top

is knitted lengthwise, the gauge changes to approx. 25 sts x 40 rows when using

Yarn: Knitting for Olive Pure Silk, Cotton Merino or Merino (250 m / 50 g)

The top shown is knitted in Pure Silk – Undyed (Color 1) and

Dark Cognac (Color 2)

Yarn required:

Color 1: 100 (100) 100 (100) 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 g

Color 2: 50 (50) 100 (100) 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 g

Line Top is knitted back and forth across the width in one piece. The work begins just before the right armhole, and the stitches are cast on using a provisional cast-on. The right armhole, front, left armhole, and back are then knitted consecutively. The armholes, shoulder straps, and neckline are shaped with increases and decreases, casting on stitches, binding off, and short rows (German Short Rows). The top is joined at the right armhole using mattress stitch, creating an invisible seam.

Finally, an I-cord edge is knitted along the shoulder straps and neckline for a neat finish.

Line Top is knitted in stripes using two colors. One color is knitted in wider stripes and therefore becomes the dominant color. The choice of colors makes it possible to create different looks—two distinct colors create a strong contrast, while two similar shades give a more subtle impression.

When changing colors, we recommend carrying the yarn between the stripes without cutting it, which means there will be fewer ends to weave in.

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