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Luma Top Kit
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...
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Skill level
Intermediate
Intermediate knitting patterns are aimed at knitters who have a solid understanding of fundamental techniques and are ready for more challenging patterns. Knitters at this level are expected to be comfortable reading patterns, working with a variety of needle types, and executing more advanced techniques such as cables, lace work, detailed construction methods or intarsia. These patterns require reading complex charts or instructions, offering knitters the chance to refine their skills and explore creative, sophisticated designs.
Description
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 Luma, 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!
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.
Colors:
Photographs show the top in the shade St. Tropez.
Sizes and measurements:
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
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]
Recommended ease:
The given sizes are recommended to have positive ease of 10–15 cm (4–6 in).
Notes:
This is an intermediate pattern and includes both written instructions and charts.
All copyright of the photographs belongs to Vladimira Ilkovicova.
Kit contains:
Needles and notions required:
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3.75mm (US 5) straight needles
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3.5mm (US 4) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle
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Stitch markers
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Stitch holders
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Darning needle
Skill level:
Techniques used:
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Basket weave stitch pattern Stockinette stitch Ribbing