Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Circumference: 71 (79) 88 (99) 108 (119) 128 cm
Length: 42 (44) 46 (48) 50 (52) 54 cm
Needle size: Circular needle 4 and 3 mm
Gauge: 20 sts x 28 rows/ 10 cm
Recommended yarn: Rauma Petunia, Rauma Pelini, WAK The Cotton, Drops Muskat, Drops Belle, Sandnes Line or similar
Amount of yarn:
Main colour: 100 (150) 150 (200) 200 (250) 300 g
Contrast colour: 50 (100) 100 (100) 100 (150) 150g
Supplies: Buttons, 8-12 pieces, depending on size

Cordelia Top is a short and slim-fitting top with stripes and a slightly raised front. The top is worked flat bottom up like a waistcoat. A purled row is worked at the stripes for an additional, nice structure. If you want to lengthen your top, this must be done before the division at the armhole openings. Pictured here is the top with the Cordelia skirt, which can be purchased as a separate instruction.

Cordelia is an old Latin name and “cor” means “heart”. Cordelia was also used in the Celtic language around 1800 and meant something like “heart of the sea” or “daughter of the sea”. As the pictured version has a certain maritime flair, it was a good fit, but it looks equally good with other colours and compositions.

Size guide:
Choose a size that is approx. 10 cm slimmer (negative ease) than your bust measurement.
The stated measurement on the front page is for the finished garment.

Needle sizes:
Circular needle 4 mm (60 or 80 cm) for body, front and back piece.
Circular needle 3 mm (40 or 60 cm) for ribbings.

Colour:
The pictured model is worked in Rauma Petunia in col. 219 and 336.