Soft Shores Top Pattern

Capturing the dynamic rhythm of the sea and its marvelous inhabitants, the Soft Shores Top reflects the tender touch of oceanic beauty. Front and back panels in stockinette stitch slant inward, creating a flattering silhouette that’s beautifully complimented by widening garter stitch side panels—from underarm to hem.

Crafted in The Fibre Co.’s Cirro—a blend of Suri alpaca, organic cotton, and Merino wool—this top-down knit ensures a light and airy feel. Neat finishes, like the narrow hem ribbing and i-cord neckline, further enhance its delicate charm. Knit the Soft Shores Top and immerse yourself in the gentle whispers of the sea with every stitch.

Designer: Dorotea Nenadovic

This pattern is also available as a kit, that includes the PDF pattern, 2–5 hanks of Cirro and a free project bag.

YARN:
The Fibre Co. Cirro (40% Suri alpaca, 40% organic cotton, 20% Merino wool, 225 m (246 yd) per 50 g hank) in shade Ghost Dunes – 2 [3: 3: 3: 3: 4: 4: 4: 5] hanks.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
This sleeveless top is knit from the top down. The back piece is worked flat in stockinette stitch from shoulders to underarms, then each shoulder is picked up and knitted to shape the front neck opening. At the underarm, the front and back pieces are connected and the remainder of the body is worked in the round. Additional stitches are added under each arm to form underarm panels which will be worked in garter stitch. The front and back panels slant slightly inwards forming a flattering silhouette. At the bottom of the top, a narrow ribbing finishes off the bodice. An i-cord neckline is picked up and knitted to finish the garment.

SKILL LEVEL:
Advanced beginner.

SIZES AND MEASUREMENTS:
1 [2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9]
The given sizes are called Sizes 1-9 and are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 76-81 [86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132: 137-142: 147-152: 157-162] cm (30-32 [34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52: 54-56: 58-60: 62-64] in)

Finished chest circumference (at underarm): 75 [85: 95: 104.5: 115.5: 124.5: 135.5: 145: 155.5] cm (30 [34: 38: 41.75: 46.25: 49.75: 54.25: 58: 62.25] in)
Finished length (from shoulder to hem): 47 [48.5: 49.5: 51: 52: 53.5: 54: 54.5: 55.5] cm (18.5 [19: 19.5: 20: 20.5: 21: 21.25: 21.5: 21.75] in)

Photographs show the garment knit in Size 3 on a model with a chest circumference of 82 cm (32 in).

RECOMMENDED EASE:
Designed with 1–8 cm (0–2.25 in) of negative ease at chest circumference.

TENSION/GAUGE:
23 sts and 36 rows/rnds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st after blocking using 3.25mm (US 3) needles.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS REQUIRED:

• 3.25mm (US 3) circular needle (or size to obtain gauge) in length smaller than finished chest circumference
• Stitch markers, including 1 removable
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Darning needle

TECHNIQUES USED:

• Long Tail Cast-On Method
• Backwards Loop Cast-On Method
• Knitted Cast-On Method
• I-Cord Neckline

ERRATA:
The most current version of this pattern is V2. Please note you will be purchasing the latest pattern version. Pattern updates are sent to all customers who have purchased a pattern either through email or a Ravelry message.

If you find you are working with an older version please go to our errata page for details of corrections and updates made. You can find the version you are working from by checking the pattern page footers.

LANGUAGES AVAILABLE:
English.

PATTERN FORMAT:
This knitting pattern comes as a PDF file, which will be downloadable via a link that will be emailed to you after purchase.

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