Twist Loop Top

**TWIST_LOOP_TOP** is a classic tank top worked in ribbing with an elegant cable detail on the front. The top is worked from top to bottom in ribbing. First the shoulders are worked individually with increases for the neck. The 2 shoulders are then joined for the front piece by casting stitches on mid-front. The front piece is worked back and forth while also working cables mid-front and increases for the armholes. The 2 shoulders are worked on the back individually with increases for the neck, then the shoulders are joined for the back piece. The body is then joined and worked in the round in ribbing and with cables in the front. Neck sitches are picked up around the neck opening and the neckband is worked in the round in ribbing. For a lovely finish, the last four rounds are worked in double knitting, followed by Italian bind off. Finally, stitches are picked up around the armholes and finished with an i-cord edge. **Sizes_** XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) **Measurements_** Circumference_ 72 (78) 84 (90) 96 (102) cm Length_ 51 (52) 53 (54) 55 (56) cm The top has a negative ease of 7-15 cm, and you should work a size with a circumference that has 7-15 cm less than your own chest circumference. Both tops in the pattern are worked in size S with a negative ease of 8 cm. **Materials_** 1 strand Cashmere Classic - 25 g / 105 m from Gepard *or* 1 strand Cashmere Premium – 25 g / 115 m from Lang Yarns *or* Cashmere Classic – 25 g / 112 m from Cardiff Cashmere. 150 (175) 175 (200) 225 (250) g **Or** 1 strand CottonWool 3 - 50 g / 230 m from Gepard. 150 (150-200) 200 (200) 250 (250) g The brown top is worked in Cashmere Classic from Gepard in col. 192 The yellow top is worked in CottonWool 3 from Gepard in col. 802 **Recommended Needles_** 3 mm circular needles (60 or 80 cm) 2.5 mm circular needles (40 cm) Cable needle **Gauge_** 32 stitches x 42 rows in ribbing (k3, p2) on 3 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm after washing and blocking. > If you have questions, comments or > need knitting support, you are welcome > to write to us on > support@otherloops.com