Lelya Top

**“Lelya” top** is worked seamlessly from the neck down. First, the Back Yoke is worked, consisting of two halves. Then stitches for the Fronts are picked up along the shoulder. The two halves of the Front are first worked separately, then joined to each other after neckline shaping has been completed. Back and Front are joined after armhole shaping has been completed, then the Body of the top is worked in one piece in the round to the desired overall length. Optional sleeves are worked from the armhole down after a subtle sleeve cap has been added through short row shaping. The garment is finished by adding neckline and armhole edging. The pattern contains three shaping options for the Body – straight without shaping, with moderate A-line shaping up to the hipline, and with a more pronounced A-line shape. For all three versions, detailed row-by-row instructions are provided. **Needles and Materials:** – Yarn: Crealino by Lang Yarns (100% linen, 165 m / 50 g [180 yds / 1.75 oz]) – circular knitting needles 2.75 mm [US2] or other size to obtain gauge; – stitch markers, stitch holder, spare circular, extra cords or a piece of auxiliary yarn, tapestry needle. – buttons, diameter 8 mm [0.31 in]. **Sizes available:** kids - 12 mos; 18 – 24 mos; 3 yrs (4 yrs; 5 yrs; 6–7 yrs) (8–9 yrs; 10–12 yrs; 12–14 yrs); adults - 32 (34, 36, 38) (40, 42, 44) (46, 48, 50) (52, 54, 56) (58, 60, 62) **Gauge:** 22 sts and 36 rows/rounds = 10x10 cm 4x4 in, in stockinette stitch, using 2.75 mm US2 needles, after blocking and slightly stretched. **Yardage:** kids - 280; 297; 350 (420; 490; 525) (611; 770; 1803) m; adults - 768 (803; 873; 942) (1012; 1047; 1117) (1222; 1291; 1396) (1501; 1571; 1675) (1815; 1920; 1990) m **Difficulty level:** Medium (co, k, kfb, k2tog, p, ssk, yo, bo, RLI, LLI) English translation: © 2026 Katharina Sokiran