Serein Top by Zara Lily Purl Design

Serein Top

Knitting
January 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
in Ridge Stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
307 - 719 yards (281 - 657 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
English
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Reminiscent of warm evenings watching the sun set over the water through a light misty rain, this top blends simplicity and elegance. With a modern twist front, simple ridge stitch and negative ease, its the perfect contemporary Summer style. The top is knit flat, a twist is knitted into the work and it laces up at the back with halter straps.

Sizing Information
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished Bust Circumference: choose a size with 10cms/4” negative ease
60 (70, 80, 90, 100) (110, 120, 130, 140) cms
24 (28, 32, 36, 40) (44, 47, 51, 55)“
Sample is shown in size 2

Materials
Yarn: DK weight, sample is made in Bendigo Woolen Mills Cotton 8ply (100% cotton, 485m/200g ball)

Meterage/yardage:
116 (136, 155, 174, 194) (213, 233, 252, 272) grams
281 (329, 376, 422, 470) (517, 565, 611, 657) m
307 (360, 411, 462, 514) (565, 618, 668, 719) yds

Needle: 3.5mm (E/4) or size to obtain gauge

Notions: scissors, tapestry needle

Gauge:
25 sts and 35 rows in 10cm by 10 cm in ridge stitch, blocked

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