Designed in collaboration with eco-stitch. Diane offers a free mini skein of a CC (in a big range of colors), together with the original Eco Linen sport yarn here
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This summer top/sweater is probably my most fun and experimental top-down knit :) … Inspired by an interesting read about Derrida and deconstruction in Architecture and Fashion.

The pattern has 3 sleeve options included: Sleeveless (ECO1), short sleeves (ECO2) and long sleeve (ECO3).

Pictures of the sleeveless and short sleeve versions are unblocked

ECO 123 is worked seamlessly from the top-down. After the collar is worked and partially folded, the yoke is shaped asymmetrically by short rows and increases. Then the shoulder sts are placed on hold and you work front and back (both alike) for the length of the armhole depth. Underarm stitches are cast on, and you join front and back again to work the body in the round. After the body is completed, sleeve stitches are picked up to work one of 3 sleeve options.

Details:
SIZES XS (S1, S2, M1, M2, [L1, L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL])
Finished bust circumference:
(cm): 76 (86, 92, 100, 107, [113, 118, 126, 136, 146])
(inch): 30 (34, 36, 39, 42, [44.5, 46.5, 50, 53.5, 57.5])
Shown in Size S2 with approx. 4 cm (1.5 in) of positive ease at the bust.

GAUGE:
22 sts x 30 rs/rds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in Stst on main needle, before blocking (Please keep in mind that plant based yarns may shrink with washing)

NEEDLES:
Main needle: A circular needle size to obtain gauge. Suggested size: 3 mm (US 2.5)

MATERIALS:
6 stitch markers, Waste yarn or stitch holder

YARN:
eco-stitch, Linen sport (100% linen), 245m (268yds)/100g.

APPROX. YARN REQUIREMENTS
Main color MC: dark gray (Anchor)
1 Sleeveless: 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, [5, 5, 6, 6, 6]) skeins or m/yds: 680/740 (760/830, 840/920, 920/1000, 1000/1100, [1080/1180, 1160/1270, 1240/1350, 1320/1440, 1400/1530]) of a comparable yarn.
2 Short sleeves: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, [5, 6, 6, 6, 7]) skeins or m/yds: 780/850 (870/950, 960/1050, 1050/1150, 1120/1230, [1200/1310, 1280/1400, 1360/1490, 1460/1600, 1560/1700]) of a comparable yarn.
3 Long sleeves: 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, [6, 7, 7, 8, 8]) skeins or m/yds: 1090/1190 (1150/1260, 1220/1330, 1300/1420, 1380/1510, [1470/1610, 1560/1710, 1660/1820, 1780/1900, 1890/2070]) of a comparable yarn.
Contrast CC: Natural
1 mini skein or m/yds: 20-50 (22-55) of a comparable yarn

For pattern support in English or German, please visit the Eco123 thread in the ANKESTRiCK group. You do not have to be a member to ask questions :)

Für Hilfe mit der Anleitung auf deutsch oder englisch, besuche die Eco123-Gruppe in der ANKESTRiCK Gruppe. Du musst kein Gruppenmitglied sein, um eine Frage zu posten