Iris Top

> ✽ Join my [newsletter][1] for 10% off > your pattern purchase! ✽ **PATTERN DETAILS** Detailed information about this pattern, including a full schematic, can be found in the [Pattern Details PDF][2]. Detailed information about each test knitter's projects can be found in the [Test Knitter Showcase][3]. Excerpts from the pattern details page are also included below. **DESCRIPTION** The Iris Top is a fitted crop top featuring bold ribbing and neat finishing details. Negative ease and waist shaping give this garment a body-hugging fit. Knit up in a fingering weight yarn, this is a great piece for adding to your handknit collection for the warm season. Worked in a bright color this design can be a playful statement piece or in a neutral color it can be a perfect staple piece in your me-made wardrobe. **SIZING** This pattern is graded to 10 sizes, designed to fit bodies with bust measurements between 30-66" (75-165 cm). All sizes include 20% negative ease in the finished garment. The 3x3 ribbing pattern is extremely stretchy, and this results in a comfortably fitted garment. Two sizes of bust darts are included, as well as instructions on how to figure out if you need bust darts for your body. See [Pattern Details][2] for detailed fit information and a full schematic. **SAMPLE** Photos show size B worn with 7” / 18 cm of negative ease at the bust and no bust darts on a body with a height of 5’2” / 157 cm. **TESTERS** Check out the [Tester Showcase][3] to view the projects from all my wonderful test knitters! This can be a great way to get color & yarn inspiration, as well as getting a chance to see the fit of this garment on a wide range of different bodies. **YARN** Explorer Knits + Fibers Earthy Sock (100% non-superwash Merino; 436 yds / 399 m per 100 g). Samples are shown in Gaudí (purple) and Fir (dark green). 1-3 skeins are required for this project. See [Pattern Details][2] for full yardage requirements. **TECHNIQUES USED** • Working in pattern • Increasing and decreasing in pattern • Picking up stitches • German short rows • Cable Cast On • Tubular Bind Off [1]: https://www.andreagaughanknits.com/newsletter [2]: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P1ykeUjrmqKXzI_3fJL7ySWwIHdv71s8/view?usp=drive_link [3]: https://www.andreagaughanknits.com/blog/iris-tester-showcase