Lazuli Top

This top pattern is an elegant summertime piece. It includes a mix of fibres using both merino & silk mohair. It is a warm weather top that elevates any outfit. It includes a keyhole detail and high neck collar. The pattern features optional body shaping to give your top a tailored fit. This top is designed with negative ease. This pattern guides you step-by-step to knit your own top, the pattern includes 6 sizes. SIZES (XS, S, M)(L, XL, XXL) The sizes correspond with a bust circumference of (80-85, 85-90, 90-95)(95-100, 100-110, 110-120) cm or approx. (31.5-33.5, 33.5-35.5, 35.5-37.5)(37.5-39.5, 39.5-43.5, 43.5-47.25) inches. MEASUREMENTS The Lazuli Top is designed with a negative ease fit. The top is form fitting while not being too tight. The finished top has 4-10 cm of negative ease meaning for the recommended fit you should choose a size that is 4-10 cm smaller than your bust circumference. Listed below are the finished garment measurements. Make sure you check your gauge to have an accurately sized top. Bust circumference: (74, 78, 84)(91, 102, 114) cm / approx. (29, 30.75, 33.25)(35.75, 40. 44.75) inches Body length from underarm: (28, 28, 30)(30, 36, 41) cm / approx. (11, 11, 12)(12, 14, 16) GAUGE 26 sts x 34 rows = 10x10 cm in stockinette stitch NEEDLES 3.5mm 60-100 cm circular needles for the body 3mm 40-60 cm circular needles for the i-cord edges NOTIONS Tapestry needle, sewing needle, stitch markers, stitch holders, matching thread & 3 small buttons. YARN The Lazuli Top is knit using 2 fibres. 1 fingering weight strand of 100% wool & 1 lace weight strand of silk mohair. It is optional to use 2 different yarns. With the use of mohair in certain sections your gauge will differ slightly. The sample top is knit in knitting for olive merino and soft silk mohair in shade poppy blue. You will need (100, 100, 150)(150, 200, 225)g of merino & (25, 25, 50)(50, 50, 75)g of soft silk mohair.