Piccadilly Top

Piccadilly Top is a fresh top named after my time in London. Some years ago I lived in London and worked at a nightclub in Piccadilly, where the guests of the night were always wearing colourful, funky short tops - regardless of the season. Piccadilly Top reminds me of those nights and the joy and anticipation that people arrived with. The top is knitted in garter st and is therefore very beginner friendly. The short, folded sleeves mean that the top can function both as a T-shirt in the spring and summer months, or as a vest with a thin blouse or shirt underneath during the slightly cooler months.

Sizes
The pattern comes in 7 different sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL.

Measurements
Piccadilly Top is designed with 5-15 cm positive ease to create a relatively loose-fitting look. You can choose to make the top even more oversized by going up a size or you can go down a size and knit a more fitted version as a vest. The length can be adjusted along the way.

Fits chest circumference: 78-88 (89-96) 97-102 (103-112) 113-122 (123-132) 133-142 cm.
Chest: 90 (100) 110 (116) 123 (130) 140 cm.
Sleeve height: Approx. 25 (25) 26 (26) 27 (27) 28 cm.
Length: 50 (52) 54 (56) 58 (58) 60 cm – or desired length.

Yarn
200 (200-300) 300 (300) 300 (400) 400-500 g Mohair DK/Chunky Mohair (100 g/200 m) from Painter’s Yarn in Citrus on Speed colourway. You can of course use other yarn bases with a similar gauge.

Materials
5, 6, and 7 mm circular needles (40-60 cm)
8 mm circular needles (40 cm and 60-80 cm)
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or string to hold stitches
Tapestry needle

Happy knitting!