Helena Top

Knitting pattern in English and German for a lightweight, dropped shoulder long-sleeved top in the sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10). **| Construction:** The top is worked seamlessly from the top down. It begins with a provisional cast-on at the upper back. The first half of the yoke is worked from the back, over the shoulders, and down to the front underarms. Then, the remaining cast-on stitches are picked back up to work the back panel down to the back underarms. Front and back are joined and the body is worked in the round to the hem. Sleeves are picked up around the armholes and worked in the round without shaping. All hems and the neckband are finished with yarn held double for a more opaque effect. **| Languages:** English, German. **| Difficulty:** Advanced beginners. All special techniques are explained step by step in pictures. Basic knowledge is nevertheless required. **| Measurements:** Finished garment bust circumference including + 30-35 cm | + 11.75-13.75" positive ease: 112 (117.5) 124 (130.5) 142.5 (152) 164 (173.5) 188 (200) cm | 44 (46.25) 48.75 (51.5) 56 (59.75) 64.5 (68.25) 74 (78.75)" **| Materials:** *Silkhair by Lana Grossa (25 g - 210 m | 230 yards):* 100 (100) 100 (125) 125 (125) 150 (150) 175 (175) g or approximatley: 750 (790) 840 (900) 970 (1040) 1120 (1200) 1310 (1390) meters | 820 (870) 920 (990) 1070 (1140) 1230 (1320) 1440 (1520) yards of *Lace* weight mohair(-like) yarn. *Edges and Hemline:* Merino Cobweb 30/2 Lace by Kremke Soul Wool, here colour 847, 50 g - 750 m | 820 yards: 1 cone **| Needles:** *Main Needles*: Circular Needles 6 mm | US 10 | UK 4 in length that feels best. *Hemline Needles*: Circular Needles 3 mm | US 2.5 | UK 11 in length that feels best. **| Gauge:** *15 stitches x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4”* In stockinette stitch pattern, worked flat & in the round with *Main Needles*, blocked and measured laid flat. Pattern for private use only. Reproduction, distribution and sale of this pattern in any form is prohibited. All rights reserved. © Yarn Me Up | Johanna Schütz | 2025