Dianthus Top

This top is worked from the top down and features several customization options. You can choose to include or leave out the bows as well as the peplum waist. First, you cast on the front sts and create a folded hem for extra stability. Using increases on both sides, the bust is shaped until you reach the underarm. The back of the top is also created using a folded hem, then front and back are joined to work in the round in stockinette stitch. For the optional peplum, stitches are increased at the waist. The top is finished with thin i-cord or wider double knitted straps and optional bows. **Sizes**: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) **To fit bust circumference**: 75 (85) 95 (105) 115 (125) 135 (145) cm / 30 (34) 38 (42) 46 (50) 54 (58)’’ **Bust circumference Top**: 76 (86) 96 (106) 116 (126) 136 (146) cm **Positive ease**: approx. 1 cm **Needles**: 4 mm (US 6) and 3.0 mm (US 2.5) circular needles or needle size needed to achieve gauge. 3.0 mm (US 2.5) DPNs for icord **Gauge**: 20 sts x 30 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4’’ x 4’’ using 4.0 mm (US 6) needles in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking. **Yarn**: ***Without Peplum***: 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (250) 250 (300) g ***With Peplum:*** 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) g Pascuali Sole (140 m / 50 g), 90% pima cotton, 10% cashmere peplum model in shade 59 Butterblume *or* BC Garn Tussah Tweed (250 m / 50 g), 100% Tussah Silk This yarn is held double! short model in shade sp09 rust aqua mix *or* Woollentwine Linen DK (230 m / 100g), 75% BFL, 25% Linen **Materials**: Stitch markers, darning needle. I am wearing Size M with a positive ease of about 7 cm.