Umma top is the baby sister of Umma cape, with its signature overlapping criss-cross detail on the front and all-over garter stitch. The top will feel like a piece of knitted architecture and has a cropped, boxy fit. It is worked in a combination of linen, wool and cotton and can be used as a top or a vest for both cool and warm climates.

CONSTRUCTION

You begin on the left shoulder on the back where you make increases for the neckline, then move on to knit the right shoulder on the back with increases for the neckline. The pieces are then joined to form the back. Next, you pick up and knit the two inner front pieces, followed by the two outer front pieces to create the overlapping criss-cross construction. When all pieces are joined, you knit the rest of the body flat while making increases on the front, finishing with an i-cord edge at the hem and neckline.

DIFFICULTY

Umma top is categorized as difficult.

SIZES

1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6)

Bust measurement (not including opening on front): 88 (93) 102 (108) 121 (145) cm / 34.6 (36.6) 40 (42.5) 47.6 (57)”

Length mid-back (neck to hem): 45 (46) 47 (48) 49 (50) cm / 17.7 (18.1) 18.5 (18.9) 19.7”

SIZE GUIDE

Sizes correspond to actual chest measurements of approx.: 78-88 (88-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-125 (125-150) cm / 32-34.6, (34.6-37.4), 37.4-39.3 (39.3-43.3) 43.3-49 (49-59)”.

The model in the photos is wearing a size 1 and measures approx. 79 cm / 31.1” across the chest, resulting in a positive ease of 9 cm. Recommended positive ease: 2-15 cm / 0.8-5.9”.

NOTE: The top is essentially wider than indicated in the above measurements due to the opening at the front, but choose your size based on measurements given. If you are between sizes, you may wish to size down

YARN AND GAUGE

Yarns: 4 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) balls / 200 (250) 250 (250) 300 (300) g Merilin from Isager Yarn, shown in col. E0 (80% wool, 20% linen, 50 g = 208 m)

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2 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) balls / 100 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) g Trio 1 from Isager Yarn, shown in col. Linen (50% linen, 30% cotton and 20% lyocell, 50 g = 350 m). One of each = 2 strands are held together throughout.

Please note that the amount of yarn indicated is always an estimate as gauge and tension vary and may affect the final amount needed. Account for more yarn if you wish to alter the garment by e.g. making it longer.

Gauge: 22 sts x 38 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4” on a 3.5 mm / US 4 in garter stitch after washing and blocking.

Recommended needles:

Circular needle 3,5 mm / US 4

Circular needle 3 mm / US 2 ½