Ava Top

Ava Top is a modern, close-fitting top featuring a deep V-neckline, an open back, and adjustable tie straps. The top has a simple and feminine look with long, folded panels that create an elegant V-neckline. The top is worked from the bottom up. The body is first worked in the round with a small 2x2 rib edge, before continuing in stockinette stitch. The work is then divided into a front piece and a back piece, where two separate panels are worked from the front piece. The panels are folded down and joined to the back piece using an elastic three-needle bind-off. Finally, I-cord ties are worked at the back to create adjustable ties. Yarn - Hjertegarn Extrafine Merino 120 (or any other merino yarn that matches the required gauge) Gauge 22 stitches x 30 rows = 10 cm in stockinette stitch using 4 mm needles with 1 strand of Hjertegarn Extrafine Merino 120 Sizes XXS-XXL Yardage 480 (480-600) 600 (600-720) 720 (720-840) 840 m Needle Size & Length - 4 mm circular needle / 60 cm (80 cm may be preferred for the larger sizes) - Additional 2.5-4 mm circular needle for the elastic three-needle bind-off - 3 mm double-pointed needles (or 4 mm) for the I-cord Difficulty 4/5 Techniques Used • Worked from the bottom up • Knitting in the round in 2x2 rib • Stockinette stitch • Dividing the work • Backward loop cast-on • Working flat • Stitches placed on hold • Elastic three-needle bind-off • Picking up stitches • I-cord ties Additional Materials • Stitch wires / waste yarn • Tapestry needle & tape measure