Espigas Top

Espigas Top is a lightweight summer piece featuring a simple yet elegant cable pattern reminiscent of a field of ripened wheat. Its name comes from the Portuguese word espigas, meaning “ears”, inspired by the golden waves of wheat glowing under the summer sun. For a summer top, its generous ease through the body and chosen plant-fiber blend ensure breathability and a feeling of coolness, even on the hottest summer days. SIZES: 1–9 EASE: 8 –10 cm / 3.25 – 4” of positive ease *The top shown is a size 2 on a 157 cm / 5.2 ft tall model with 85 cm / 33.5” bust circumference.* Measurements (See the dimension schematic in the image gallery.) A (shoulder width) 26 (27, 27.5, 29, 29.5), [29.5, 31, 32.5, 34] cm 10.25 (10.75, 10.75, 11.5, 11.5), [11.5, 12.25, 12.75, 13.5]" B (neckline width) 19.5 (20.5, 21, 20.5, 21), [21, 20.5, 22, 21.5] cm 7.75 (8, 8.25, 8, 8.25), [8.25, 8, 8.75, 8.5]" C (strap width) 3.5 (3.5, 3.5, 4.5, 4.5), [4.5, 5, 5, 6] cm 1.5 (1.5, 1.5, 1.75, 1.75), [1.75, 2, 2, 2.25]" D (armhole depth) 19.5 (20, 22, 23, 24.5), [25.5, 27, 28, 29.5] cm 7.75 (7.75, 8.75, 9, 9.75), [10, 10.75, 11, 11.5]" E (V-neck depth) 17 (17, 18, 19, 19.5), [19.5, 19.5, 20.5, 21.5] cm 6.75 (6.75, 7, 7.5, 7.75), [7.75, 7.75, 8, 8.5]" F (top length) 45 (45.5, 47.5, 49, 50), [51.5, 52.5, 54, 55] cm 17.75 (18, 18.75, 19.25, 19.75), [20.25, 20.75, 21.25, 21.75]" G (bust circumference) 82 (93.5, 103, 114.5, 124), [135, 145, 156, 165.5] cm 32.25 (36.75, 40.5, 45, 48.75), [53.25, 57, 61.5, 65.25]" YARN: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6), [6, 7, 7, 7] skeins of Príncipe Real by Rosários 4 (120 m / 131 yds / 50 g, 50% linen, 36% cotton, 14% natural silk) or approx. 420 (470, 520, 575, 620), [670, 725, 780, 840] m / 460 (515, 570, 630, 680), [735, 795, 855, 920] yds of a similar yarn. *The sample is knitted in the colourway 13. * *Please be aware that adjusting the length of the garment or the needle size you need to achieve the stated gauge will also affect the amount of yarn needed to finish the project.* *The yarn consumption is calculated for the basic cropped version of the pattern, without extension charts and bust darts.* NEEDLES: 4 mm / 6 US circular needles with a cable of at least 80 cm / 32" GAUGE: 21 sts & 28 rows = 10 cm / 4" in (reverse) stockinette stitch worked both in the round & flat, after washing and blocking *Please note that for this pattern, both stitch gauge and round/row gauge are important. Your round gauge should therefore fall between 27 and 29 rounds/rows.* NOTIONS blocking tools cable needle stitch markers tapestry needle [1]: https://klarapushin.com/products/espigas-top