Darling Top

**ABOUT THE DARLING TOP** The Darling Top is a colorwork tank top with a slightly square neckline. It’s knitted from the top down, knitting the straps flat then joining everything in the round. Lastly, this top is finished with I-cord edging for the armholes and neckline for a simple, polished look. **GAUGE** 30 sts x 32 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm on 3.5mm [US 4] needles following chart B for the colorwork pattern (pg. 10) **MATERIAL** Fingering weight (50g = 210 m) MC: 190 (235) 315 (340) 435 (465) 585 meters OR [210 (255) 335 (375) 475 (510) 640 yards] CC: 190 (235) 300 (335) 420 (455) 565 meters OR [210 (250) 325 (365) 460 (495) 615 yards] 3.5 mm [US 4] circular needles 3.0 mm [US 2.5] circular needles **SIZE GUIDE** Sizes available: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 The Darling Top is designed to have 6 to 10 cm [2.5 to 4 inches] of negative ease. To determine your size, measure your bust, subtract the amount of negative ease you prefer, and use the chart below to find the size that best matches that circumference. The length of the pattern is measured from the top of your shoulder. If you decide to change the length of the pattern, keep in mind that the yarn quantity required will also change. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** These are the measurements of the Darling Top. The circumference is the circumference of the knitted top, not your bust circumference. Circumference: 63 (74) 84 (95) 105 (116) 126 cm OR 25 (29) 33 (37) 41.5 (45.5) 49.5 in Length (from top of the shoulder): 40 (44) 48 (49) 52.5 (54) 57.5 cm OR 15.75 (17.5) 18.75 (19.25) 20.5 (21.25) 22.5 in