Avelin Top

**AVELIN TOP** Dream yourself away to balmy summer days in this loose-fitting, exclusive summer top. The design combines the casual look of a classic linen shirt with the delicate texture of French summer knitwear. The top is full of feminine details, including subtle pin-tucks, soft rolled hems and short cap sleeves. A special detail is the drawstring waist, which accentuates the waist and emphasises a relaxed, sunny Provençal atmosphere. **Sizes** Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) Chest circumference: 92 (100) 110 (120) 130 (142) cm Fits a chest circumference: 78-82 (82-90) 90-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-132) cm Total length, centre back below the neckline: approx. 43 (46) 48 (50) 54 (54) cm Body length, below the armholes: approx. 20 (21) 22 (23) 24 (24) cm **Yarn** Alpaka 2, 100% alpaca, 250 m/50 g by Isager Garn Mulberry Silk, 100% silk, 210 m/25 g by Isager Garn 75 (100) 125 (125) 150 (150) g Mulberry Silk in col. Linen (1 thread) 150 (200) 200 (200) 250 (250) g Alpaka 2 in col. E0 (1 thread) - The complete top is worked with 1 thread per quality. *Avelin Top Linen* Mulberry Silk in col. Linen Alpaka 2 in col. E0 *Avelin Top Powder* Mulberry Silk in col. Powder Alpaka 2 in col. 61 *Avelin Top Camel* Mulberry Silke col. Camel Alpaka 2 col. E8s **Yarn alternative** Trio 1, 50% linen, 30% cotton and 20% lyocell, 350 m/50 g by Isager Garn Alpaka 2, 100% alpaca, 250 m/50 g by Isager Garn - The complete top is worked with 1 thread per quality. **Recommended needles** Circular needle 3 mm, 80-100 cm Circular needle 3,5 mm, 80-100 cm Dpns 3,5 mm (The dpns can be omitted if knitting with the Magic Loop method) Stitch markers Stitch holder or cable **Gauge** 23 stitches x 30 rounds on needle 3,5 mm = 10 x 10 cm. The gauge swatch is measured in pattern and after washing. Remember that the needle size is just a recommendation.