MAY top

MAY top is worked from the top down. The 4 upper pcs are knit first. Then, upper pcs are joined together at the underarm and the body is knit seamlessly in the round to the hem. The shoulder straps is worked at the end. This is a stretchy top and you will need to account for length change when worn. Key words: Topdown, camisole, lace, 3.0 mm **Level** Advanced beginner **Size** 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) **Measurements** Bust circumference 76 (83.5, 91, 98.5) (106, 113.5, 121, 128.5) cm/ 30 (33, 36, 39) (42, 44.5, 47.5, 50.5)” consider between 10 cm/ 4” of negative ease to 2 cm/ 0.8” of positive ease Length 45 (46, 47.5, 48.5) (50, 51, 52.5, 53.5) cm/ 17.75 (18, 18.75, 19) (19.75, 20, 20.75, 21)” *The model in the picture is 162 cm tall, she has 86 cm/ 34” bust circumference and wears a Size 1.* **Needles** Size 3.0 mm/ US 2.5, cable length 80-100 cm (32- 40”) or size to obtain gauge. **Materials** 430 (470, 510, 555) (595, 635, 680, 720) m/ 465 (510, 555, 600) (650, 695, 740, 785) yds/ 126 (138, 151, 163) (175, 187, 200, 212) gram/ 3 (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins of Baby Cotton Organic by Hobbii [100% Egyptian Cotton | 170 m (185 yds)/ 50 g (1.75 oz)] *Buy more yarn in case you would like to lengthen the top* ***Alternate yarn*** Drops Safran 160 m/ 50 g Mafil Agadir 162 m/ 50 g Gazzal Baby Cotton 165 m/ 50 g Mondial Basic Lux Fine 165 m/ 50 g Lana Grossa Elastico 160 m/ 50 g Yarn Art Ideal - 170 m/ 50 g or any other equivalent sport yarn **Gauge** 26.5 sts and 38 rows = 10 cm/ 4” on 3.0 mm/ US 2.5 in pattern stitch Measured after steam blocking **Notions** Markers Tapestry (yarn) needle Stitch holders (3) Masking tape Scrap yarn