Josephine top

> A sleek, fitted top with elegant boat > neckline, perfect for date nights and > feeling like your best self. **Pattern features** -- Allover 2x2 rib, for a snug fit reminiscent of sportswear -- Waist shaping and optional bust darts -- Yoke shaping with variable raglan decrease rates, creating a wide boat neckline and neat fit across the shoulders **YARN** DK weight yarn, approx. 516 (577; 669; 751; 929) [1024; 1124; 1224; 1326] metres / 565 (631; 733; 822; 1017) [1122; 1231; 1340; 1452] yards. Sample shown in Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk DK (75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 20% Silk, 5% Cashmere, 116m per 50g ball) in shade 407 Royal Navy. If using this yarn, you will need 5 (5; 6; 7; 9) [9; 10; 11; 12] balls. I would recommend using a yarn with a good amount of memory, so the rib retains its elasticity. **GAUGE** 24 sts and 40 rows to 4” / 10 cm in 2x2 rib, stretched. 40 sts and 34 rows to 4” / 10cm in 2x2 rib, unstretched. Suggested needle size 3.5mm. **NEEDLES & NOTIONS** 3.5mm circular needles of varying lengths for body & yoke Tapestry needle 4 stitch markers **SIZING** Sizes 1 (2; 3; 4; 5) (6; 7; 8; 9) detailed below. Designed to be worn with a significant amount of negative ease - the finished measurements might sound alarmingly small, but 2x2 rib easily stretches to around 180% of its original size. Choose a size closest to your actual measurements. If you are particularly busty, choose a size based on your **upper bust** measurement rather than your full bust, and use the optional bust darts. All measurements below are unstretched. **To fit bust:** 28-30 (32-34; 36-38; 40-42; 44-46) (48-50; 52-54; 56-58; 60-62) inches / 71-76 (81-86; 91-97; 102-107; 112-117) (122-127; 132-137; 142-147; 152-157) cm. **Finished bust:** 18.5 (20; 22.5; 25; 27) (29.5; 32; 34.5; 37) inches / 47 (51; 57; 63; 69) [75; 81; 87; 93] cm.