Wide Sky Top is a light and versatile summer top worked seamlessly from the top down. Delicate i-cord straps and neat i-cord edging give the garment a polished finish throughout. The front button closure adds a timeless touch, while the standout detail is the beautifully shaped front hem that can be tied into a soft knot for a relaxed, effortless look. Easy to style and enjoyable to knit, Wide Sky Top is designed for warm days and everyday wear.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease (adults): Approx. 3–6 cm / 1.25”–2.5” of positive ease. The model (5’6” / 168 cm) is wearing size 2.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest circumference: 76 (86, 97, 107, 118) (128, 139, 149, 160) cm / 30 (33.75, 38.25, 42.25, 46.5) (50.5, 54.75, 58.75, 63)”
Armhole depth: 21 (22, 23, 24, 26) (27, 28, 29, 30) cm / 8.25 (8.75, 9, 9.5, 10.25) (10.75, 11, 11.5, 11.75)″ (or desired length)
Length from hem to underarm: 23 (24, 25, 26, 27) (28, 29, 30, 31) cm / 9 (9.5, 9.75, 10.25, 10.5) (11, 11.5, 11.75, 12.25)” (or desired length)

YARN

The top is knitted with yarn held double.
Holst Garn Coast (55 % merino wool and 45 % cotton, 350 m / 383 yds per 50 g) 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 6) balls in the colourway Moorland 47.

or

755 (870, 1000, 1130, 1270) (1400, 1560, 1715, 1890) m / 826 (951, 1094, 1236, 1389) (1531, 1706, 1875, 2066) yds of light fingering weight yarn held double.

or

380 (435, 500, 565, 635) (700, 780, 858, 945) m / 415 (476, 547, 618, 694) (765, 853, 938, 1034) yds of DK weight yarn held single.

NEEDLES

4 mm / US 6, 24” / 60 cm circular needle or longer for the body.
4 mm / US 6 DPNs for I-Cord.
Or needle size that gives you the correct gauge.

GAUGE

19 sts and 33 rows = 10 cm / 4” over Stockinette Stitch worked flat with 4 mm / US 6 needles.

NOTIONS

Stitch markers
Darning needle
Waste yarn or stitch holders
5 buttons (diameter approx. 12 mm / 0.5”)

METHOD

The top is worked from the top down. First, the upper back is worked, followed by the upper front. The pieces are then joined onto the same circular needle and worked flat in one piece downwards. Finally, the garment is finished with i-cord straps, i-cord edging, and buttons.