Tekla Top

ABOUT TEKLA: Tekla is a light, airy and soft cashmere top, designed to have a relaxed fit, deep open back and a ruffled hem detail. A perfect lounge top for staying in or easily styled up over shirts and dresses for going out. Level of difficulty: Intermediate SIZES: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 GARMENT MEASUREMENTS: Circumference approx: 71 (83) 96 (109) 115 (128) 135 (141) 154 cm [28 (32.5) 38 (43) 45 (50.5) 53 (55.5) 60.5 in] MATERIALS: Approx. 75 (100) 100 (125) 125 (150) 175 (175) 200 g. Superior Cashmere, Pamir Fine Fibers, 105 m / 25 g. Note: The testers used different types of DK/Sport weight yarns and ended up withing +/- 20 g from the estimated yarn consumption. GAUGE: In Stockinette using 3.5mm [US 4] needles. 25 sts / 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] SUGGESTED NEEDLES: 3.5 mm [US 4] circular needles (60 & 80 cm [24 & 32 in]) 3.5 mm [US 4] double pointed needles (2 needles for the i-cord / optional) Note: The given needle size is only a suggestion. It is important to make a test swatch before you begin, to make sure you have the correct gauge. WORKFLOW: Tekla is worked from top down on circular needles. The front is worked in flat followed by back increases. Afterwards new stitches will be added for the mid-back, your work is joined and the body is worked in the round. Finishing touches include a ruffled hem and an i-cord edge, along with i-cord straps. I would love to see your creation on Instagram! Share your version with #teklatop @milenapauliina Happy knitting!