Tolqyn Top

**TOLQYN Top** tolqyn (kaz.) – Kazakh word for "wave". Top is a beautiful, anatomically shaped crop top with a classic waist-length silhouette. Designed to pair perfectly with high-waisted trousers, shorts, or skirts, its bottom hem gently touches or slightly overlaps the waistband—eliminating bulky fabric tucks for a clean, minimalist look. The garment is worked flat from the top down in separate front and back pieces using squishy garter stitch. German short rows (GSR) shape both the precise bodice geometry and the elegant, fluid waves along the bottom hem. **Sizing & fit details** XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL) * To fit bust circumference: 85 (90, 95, 100, 110, 120) cm/approx. 33.5 (35.5, 37.5, 39.5, 43.3, 47.2) inches * Finished length (excluding straps): 24 (25.5, 27, 29.5, 31, 32) cm * Fit note: This pattern features 15% negative ease to achieve a secure, body-hugging fit. Choose the size closest to your actual bust measurement. The design also factors in a 10% vertical allowance to compensate for row bounce (shrinkage) when the fabric stretches horizontally on the body. **Gauge information** * Stitch gauge: 19 sts x 38 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4" x 4"] in garter stitch using 4 mm needles * Row count tip: 38 rows equals exactly 19 garter ridges. * Note: Garter stitch is highly elastic. For a perfect fit, ensure you measure your swatch flat and unstretched, ideally after light blocking. **Suggested yarn** You can use any light worsted or DK weight yarn that meets gauge: - YarnArt Creative (100% Cotton; 85m/50g) — held single (as seen in the yellow sample). - Pascuali Nepal (60% Organic Cotton, 40% Linen; 180m/50g) — held double (undyed top in the photo). - Gazzal Baby Cotton XL (50% Cotton, 50% Acrylic; 105m/50g) — held single. - Lanoso Baby Cotton (100% Cotton; 105m/50g) — held single. Total yarn weight required 200 (200, 250, 250, 270, 270) grams total. Estimated skeins needed (based on 50g balls) * For 85m/50g yarn (e.g., YarnArt Creative): 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins * For 105m/50g yarn (e.g., Gazzal / Lanoso): 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins * For 180m/50g yarn (e.g., Pascuali Nepal - held double): 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins **Tools & notions** * Needles: 4 mm [US 6] circular needles with a 60 cm or 80 cm [24" or 32"] cable. (Use the same needle size throughout the entire project). * Notions: Tape measure, stitch markers, tapestry needle, and sharp scissors. **Required skills** This pattern is rated advanced beginner (2 out of 5 stars). You will need to know or be ready to learn: * Long-tail cast-on * Knitting flat (back and forth in rows) * German short rows (GSR) * Basic decreases: k2tog (knit 2 together) & skp (slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over) * Mattress stitch (for invisible side seaming) * Kitchener stitch / grafting (for attaching non-slip straps) The PDF includes clickable video links for all key techniques.