This light summer top features panels of basket weave stitch down the front and sleeves. Ideal for strolls in town, the park or on the beach, this top is comfortable to wear with a slightly loose fit. It has a simple, modern construction with raglan sleeves, a wide neckline, a shaped front, and a straight back.
Knitted in our Luma yarn this project is made up of organic cotton, linen, Merino wool and silk. The bright shades of this versatile DK weight yarn are inspired by the mood and light found in sun-bathed savannas. Brighten up your knitting with this beautiful summer top project!
Designer: Vladimira Ilkovicova
Published in: VadisDesigns
Kit contains:
- PDF of Luma Top knitting pattern
- 4-10 hanks of The Fibre Co. Luma yarn (depending on your size)
- Free Project Bag from The Fibre Co.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Luma (50% Merino wool, 25% organic cotton, 15% linen, 10% silk, 125 m (137 yd) per 50 g hank) in shade St. Tropez – 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) hanks.
Colours:
Photographs show the top in the shade St. Tropez. Choose from any shades of Luma as shown above.
Sizes and measurements:
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
The given sizes are recommended to have positive ease of 10-15 cm (4-6 in).
Finished chest circumference: 86.5 (95.5, 105.5, 115.5, 127, 137, 146) cm [34 (37.5, 41.5, 45.5, 50, 54, 57.5) in]
Finished length: 41.5 (43, 45.5, 48.5, 51, 53.5, 53.5) cm [16.25 (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 21) in]
Needles and notions required:
- 3.75mm (US 5) straight needles
- 3.5mm (US 4) circular needle, 40 cm (16 in) long
- Stitch holders
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
Techniques used:
- Basket weave stitch pattern
- Stockinette stitch
- Ribbing
Notes:
This is an intermediate pattern and includes both written instructions and charts.
You can purchase items in this kit separately: Luma Top knitting pattern, Luma yarn and Project Bag from The Fibre Co.
All copyright of the photographs belongs to Vladimira Ilkovicova.
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