Paris Polka Top

**Sizes:** XS (S) M (L) XL **Gauge:** 17 stitches x 25 rows in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm **Recommended Needles:** 4.5 mm circular needles **Bust Circumference:** 87 (92) 96 (101) cm **Length:** 50 (52) 53 (55) 57 cm measured from top center to bottom **Yarn:** 200 (250) 250–300 (300) 300–350 g Drops Air (50 g = approx. 150 m) (for the contrast color, 50–100 g is sufficient) held together with 75–100 (100) 100–125 (125) 125–150 g Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (25 g = approx. 140 m) **Notes** Paris Polka Top is a modern summer top featuring a playful circular colorwork pattern. The design combines a soft and airy base yarn with a fluffy companion yarn held together, resulting in a fabric that is both light and cozy. The top is worked from the bottom up. The body is first knitted in the round, allowing for a clean and uninterrupted colorwork section. The piece is then divided into front and back, which are worked flat in rows to shape the neckline and armholes. The defining feature of the design is the circular “polka” motif, worked in a contrasting color at both the lower body and again near the upper section of the garment. The charts are worked over the full circumference, creating a balanced and eye-catching effect. This pattern is suitable for intermediate-beginner knitters. For best results, it is recommended to check gauge carefully, especially when holding two yarns together, as this can affect the final fit and drape of the garment. I hope you like the pattern and have fun knitting the Paris Polka Top! :)