Twisted V-top

Twisted V-top is a modern take on a summer top, featuring a classic, centered cable that divides into two parts on the front to create the V-neck and straps. Twisted V-top is worked with 2 strands of Pure Silk held together throughout. The body is worked from the bottom up in the round to the underarms. Here, work is divided, and front and back pieces finished separately back and forth. To choose the correct size, look at the ‘to fit chest circumference’ measurements on the previous page. If your actual chest circumference is, say, 98 cm [38½”], you should choose to knit a size M in order to achieve the intended fit. **Sizes:** Teen (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) **Finished measurements:** Chest circumference: approx. 72 (80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 128, 136, 144) cm [28¼ (31½, 34¾, 37¾, 41, 44, 50½, 53½, 56¾)]” to fit chest circumference 70-75 (76-83, 84-91, 92-99, 100-107, 108-116, 117-127, 128-139, 140-149) cm [27½-29½ (30-32¾, 33-35¾, 36¼-39, 39¼-42¼, 42½-45¾, 46-50, 50½-54¾, 55-58¾)]”; Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 50 (52, 54, 55, 58, 61, 63, 66, 66) cm [19¾ (20½, 21¼, 21¾, 22¾, 24, 24¾, 26, 26)]” **Yarn:** 2 strands of Knitting for Olive Pure Silk (250 m [273 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn, 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls. Sample is in Pure Silk in Cardamom colorway. **Needles:** 3.5 mm / US4 and 4.5 mm / US7 circular needles, 2 double-pointed needles in size 4.5 mm / US7, or in size to obtain gauge **Gauge (after blocking):** 20 sts and 24 rows = 10 cm [4”] in st st with 4.5 mm / US7 needle **Notions:** Stitch markers, waste yarn, stitch holders, tapestry needle, cable needle