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The Arpeggio Top embodies the essence of elegance, where simplicity and style converge in perfect harmony. Named after the musical technique that serves as a cornerstone of melody, spanning various styles and historical periods, it epitomises fluidity and rhythm. This top stands as a timeless and adaptable piece, effortlessly enhancing any wardrobe. Whether styled for a casual outing or a formal event, it adjusts beautifully to the occasion.

Crafted with seamless top-down knitting, the Arpeggio Top guarantees a smooth and enjoyable creation process. The pattern thoughtfully includes two sleeve variations: a sporty sleeveless tank option and an elegant set-in sleeve version featuring short-row shaped caps, catering to diverse preferences and seasons.

A detailed pattern deep-dive video is available on our YouTube channel. This video covers the construction, techniques, and possible customisations in greater detail.

Embrace the Arpeggio Top for a touch of effortless sophistication and enduring charm in your wardrobe.

Difficulty: Intermediate.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished bust circumference:

• 82 (92, 102, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152, 162) cm
• 32¾ (36¾, 40¾, 44¾, 48¾, 52¾, 56¾, 60¾, 64¾)”

Designed to be worn with 0-10 cm / 0-4” positive ease around the chest.
To choose the most appropriate size, measure the wearer’s chest and add the preferred ease. Or measure the circumference of an already-owned top that fits well. Then find the closest finished chest circumference.

Yarn: DK weight or light fingering held double. Depending on the length of the top, allow approximately:

• 460 (490, 540, 575, 625, 690, 740, 805, 870) m
• 500 (540, 590, 630, 680, 755, 805, 880, 950) yds

Note: The yardage specified applies to a single strand of DK weight yarn. If you’re using fingering yarn held double, double the required amounts.

Yarn used in the sample (Size 2) is 3 skeins of Peacock Yarn 100% Tencel Fingering (100% Tencel; 400 m 437 yds / 100 g) in colourway Marshmallow Cloud, held double.

Gauge: 20 sts & 28 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch on larger needles, blocked.

Suggested needles:

• 4 mm (US 6) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40″ long and (optional) DPNs for small circumference knitting
• 3.5 - 3.75 mm (US 4 - 5) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40″ long and (optional) DPNs for small circumference knitting

Notions: Stitch markers, row counter, scissors, tape measure, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle, locking st markers or bobby pins if using Japanese short rows.

Techniques used: Backwards loop cast-on, cable cast-on, lifted increases, knitting in the round, short rows.

Construction notes: This top is worked seamlessly from the top down, beginning with a cast-on at the back neckline, followed by shoulder shaping using lifted increases. The back is worked down to the underarms, incorporating increases for armhole shaping.

Subsequently, stitches are picked up along the back shoulders to form the front shoulders. Each side is worked individually, using decreases to sculpt the front armhole, and continues down to the point where the fronts are joined by casting on additional stitches, completing the front neckline. The front is then continued down to the underarms, with increases for the armholes.

The back and front are joined, and stitches for the underarm are cast on using a cable cast-on. The body is knitted as one entity to the hem, finishing with a 1x1 rib on smaller needles.
The neckband is added by picking up stitches around the neckline, followed by a short 1x1 rib knitted in the round on smaller needles.

For the sleeves, stitches are picked up along the shoulder edges and the underarm cast-on edge. The sleeve caps are shaped using short rows, and then the sleeves continue in round to the desired length, finishing with a 1x1 rib.