Simple Staple Tops Saga

The Simple Staple Tops Saga is an abundance of easy to knit tops which allow you to experiment and make unique. **Sizes**: **XS** (S) **(M)** (L) **(XL)** (2XL) **(3XL)** (4XL) **(5XL)** **To Fit Bust Size**: **71-76** 81-86 **91-96** 101-106 **111-117** 122-127 **132-137** 142-147 **152-157** cm **28-30** 32-34 **36-38** 40-42 **44-46** 48-50 **52-54** 56-58 **60-62** inches **Finished Garment**: **76** 84 **94** 104 **114** 125 **135** 145 **155** cm **29** 33 **37** 41 **45** 49 **53** 57 **61** inches For Garments with ease: **89** 99 **109** 119 **129** 140 **150** 160 **170** cm **35** 93 **43** 47 **51** 55 **59** 63 **67** inches **Sizing**: Some designs are recommended to size either up or down depending on the fit you require. (Please check each design for specific notes) **Gauge**: 30sts x 42 rows = 10 x 10cm stocking stitch on 2.5mm needles, blocked. 24sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10cm stocking stitch on 3mm needles, blocked (for the garments with ease) **Recommended yarn**: Fingering/ 4ply weight yarn. Garments require between 100 - 300g (please check design for specific meterage and weights) The pattern included a list of recommended yarns used by testers. Please complete a gauge swatch before knitting to ensure the garment will initially fit you and you're happy with the look and feel of the yarn you're using. If you decide to knit the design longer and/or add sleeves you will need more than recommended yarn. **Required tools**: 2.5mm and 3mm circular needles (with 40, 60, 80/ 100cm cables), embroidery needle, scissors, stitch markers, scrap yarn, spare needles, BOR marker, x8 additional stitch markers. Any additional notions required to complete designs. **Difficulty**: Beginner friendly **Techniques**: (these include common techniques within the basic designs) Casting on, casting off, knitting in the round, purling, increasing and decreasing stitches, picking up stitches, three-needle bind-off. Additional techniques may be required depending on how you choose to adapt each design. **About**: This book contains the pattern for 8 simple top designs. Every design is open for customising. The Saga includes a separate Stitch Book which details multiple interesting stitches used by the designer and testers, as well as additional ideas. **Construction**: Each top is knit bottom up, with the exception of the classic Tee which is knit top down in raglan.