Chrysler Top is a simple and elegant ribbed top, inspired by the iconic Chrysler Building in New York City. The top is worked from the bottom up in an uncomplicated half-twisted rib pattern. The body is worked in the round to the underarms where it is then divided at the center front. Back stitches are placed on hold and each front is worked and shaped separately back and forth. The length of the wide I-cord shoulder straps and the body can easily be adjusted. The back is straight and is finished with an I-cord edging.

Sizes: XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished measurements: Chest circumference: approx. 64 (69, 74, 80, 85, 90, 98, 106, 114) cm 25 1⁄4 (27 1⁄4, 29 1⁄4, 31 1⁄2, 33 1⁄2, 35 1⁄2, 38 1⁄2, 41 3⁄4, 45)” to fit chest circumference: 70-75 (76-83, 84-91, 92-99, 100-107, 108- 116, 117-127, 128-139, 140-149) cm 27 1⁄2-29 1⁄2 (30-32 3⁄4, 33-35 3⁄4, 36 1⁄4-39, 39 1⁄4-42 1⁄4, 42 1⁄2-45 3⁄4, 46-50, 50 1⁄2- 54 3⁄4, 55-58 3⁄4)”;
Length from underarm to edge: approx. 29 (30, 31, 33, 35, 37, 40, 43, 45) cm 11 1⁄2 (11 3⁄4, 12 1⁄4, 13, 13 3⁄4, 14 1⁄2, 15 3⁄4, 17, 17 3⁄4)”.
Note: Body length will be shorter when worn as the top stretches out over the body
Yarn: 1 strand of either Knitting for Olive Pure Silk, Cotton Merino or Merino (250 m 273 yd / 50 g
1.8 oz), fingering-weight yarn, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls.
Sample is knit in Pure Silk in Powder colorway
Needles: 3 mm / US2.5 circular needles in cable length 60 cm 24”, 3 mm / US2.5 double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge, and 2.5 mm / US1.5 needle for I-cord bind-off method
Gauge (after blocking): 30 sts and 38 rows = 10 cm 4” in half-twisted rib pattern with 3 mm / US2.5 needles
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle