This tight fitted silk top will be a loved piece in your wardrobe.
Skill level 4
Sizes
EU 36 (38) 40 (42) 44 (46) 48 (50)
UK 10 (12) 14 (16) 18 (20) 22 (24)
To fit bust
86 (91) 96 (101) 106 (111) 116 (121) cm
34 (36) 38 (40) 41½ (43½) 45½ (47½) inches
Please note: The rib pattern worked in silk is extremely stretchy. Therefore the sizes are constructed with considerable negative ease to achieve a tight fit. Knit the size to fit your own bust measurement, and don’t be surprised if the garment looks like doll’s clothes while knitting!
Length when being worn
53 (56) 58 (60) 63 (66) 69 (71) cm
21 (22) 23 (23½) 25 (26) 27 (28) inches
Yarn
Madelinetosh Pure Silk Lace
100 % silk, 914 m / 1000 yds per 100 g
1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) x 100 grams (here Neon Red)
Needles
2.5 mm (UK 12) (US 1.5) circular needle.
4 stitch markers
Gauge
In stocking stitch on 2½ mm needle: 31 sts x 42 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches.