Cape Town Knit Top

Pattern Overview The Cape Town Knit Top is an elegant sleeveless top with a clean silhouette and subtle texture created by half broken rib. The top is worked flat in separate pieces from the straps down, then joined and worked in the round to form the body. The design is lightweight and breathable, making it suitable for warm-weather wear or layering. Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL) Designed to fit a bust circumference of 80 (90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140) cm [31½ (35½, 39¼, 43¼, 47¼, 51¼, 55¼) inches] This garment is designed to be worn with approximately 20 cm (8 inches) of negative ease. Finished Measurements (approx.) Finished bust circumference (after blocking): 60 (70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120) cm [23½ (27½, 31½, 35½, 39¼, 43¼, 47¼) inches] Length (after blocking): 60 (62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72) cm [23½ (24½, 25¼, 26, 26¾, 27½, 28¼) inches] measured from top of strap to hem after blocking. Note: Yarn behaviour can vary — some fibres may stretch more than others after washing and blocking. In addition, individual body proportions and length preferences differ. It is recommended to try the top on as you knit to assess the fit and length. For best results, consider wet blocking before binding off to ensure the desired final length. Construction Straps are worked first using a provisional cast-on Front is worked flat in two separate pieces (left and right) Back is worked from stitches picked up from the provisional cast-on Neckline and armholes are shaped with increases Front and back are joined and the body is worked in the round and finished with an Italian bind-off Yarn Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo + Cotton (DK) Colour shown: Apricot 7130 Yardage Approx. 400 (450, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700) m [Approx. 440 (490, 550, 600, 660, 710, 770) yards] Approx. 160 (180, 200, 220, 240, 260, 280) g Needles 3.5 mm (US 4) needles for working flat (or circular needles) 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles / 60–80 cm [24–32 inches] Gauge 23 sts × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in half broken rib, measured after blocking 3.5 mm (US 4) needles Note: Tension may vary when working flat compared to in the round. It is recommended to check your gauge in both methods as you knit. Difficulty Advanced Beginner.