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The Lindiwe Top is a long-awaited addition to my summer wardrobe—hence the name. Simple, refined, and easy to wear, it is designed as a true warm-weather staple.
The top is worked seamlessly from the top down in 100% linen yarn, giving it a light and breathable fabric with a beautiful drape that softens further with wear. Lindiwe is all about understated elegance, with clean stockinette finishes at the armholes and neckline, finished with a gentle rolled edge. Linen behaves differently from wool, and here that quality is embraced to create a soft, relaxed finish rather than a pronounced roll.
A half-twisted rib hem adds subtle structure and contrast to the body, keeping the overall silhouette light and effortless.
The Lindiwe Top is designed to be versatile and easy to style—pair it with jeans, linen trousers, tailored slacks, or a skirt. It can also be worn as a vest for layering through the seasons.
A quiet staple for a slower, more intentional summer wardrobe.

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Materials:
Straight with Deeper Armholes: 4(4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) 100g Skeins Purl Soho Blackbird Linen (DK Weight} 100% French Linen approx. (160m/175yards) Colour – Natural Flax 501(548, 591, 661, 704, 751, 798, 841, 935, 1001)metres / 547(599, 646, 723, 770, 821, 873, 920, 1022, 1095) yards
Flared with Regular Armholes: 4(4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) 100g Skeins Purl Soho Blackbird Linen {DK Weight}100% French Linen approx. (160m/175yards) Colour – Warm Cooper 501(548, 591, 661, 704, 751, 798, 841, 935, 1001)metres / 547(599, 646, 723, 770, 821, 873, 920, 1022, 1095) yards

US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles 32” (80cm) long
US 2.5 (3.0mm) circular needles 24” (60cm) long
Yarn needle
Stitch marker

Gauge: 22 stitches and 32 rows in stockinette on US6 (4.0mm) needles = 4” (10cm) after blocking

Sample: The beige sample has a 45” (114 cm) finished bust measurement and is modelled on a 41” (104 cm) bust.
The Warm Copper sample has a 45.5 (115 cm) finished bust measurement and is modelled on a 41” (104 cm) bust Recommended Ease is 2 – 4” / 5 – 10cm