Leonie Top

The Leonie Top is a delicate mixed media t-shirt. Designed with sheer stripes this top adds an elegant twist to a wardrobe basic. It is constructed top down in raglan style. This pattern includes 6 sizes and guides you through the process of knitting this piece for yourself. SIZES (XS, S, M)(L, XL, XXL) The sizes correspond with a bust circumference of (80-85, 85-90, 90-95)(95-100, 100-110, 110-120) cm or approx. (31.5-33.5, 33.5-35.5, 35.5-37.5)(37.5-39.5, 39.5-43.5, 43.5-47.25) inches. MEASUREMENTS The Leonie Top is designed as a fitted t-shirt with a small amount of ease for comfort. Below are the finished measurements of the top. For a comfortable but fitted look choose a size that is 2-6 cm larger than your bust circumference. Make sure to check your gauge first to have an accurately sized top. Model wears size S and is 5'11 with a 84cm bust circumference. Bust circumference: (82, 87, 92)(97, 108, 118) cm Length from top of neck: 48cm (adjustable) GAUGE 24 sts x 32 rows = 10x10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4mm needles. Note: your gauge may vary a bit between your wool & mohair yarns, take the measurement from your fingering weight yarn. NEEDLES 4mm 60, 80 and/or 100 cm circular needles 4mm 40cm circular needles 3.5mm 40cm circular needles NOTIONS Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle. YARN The sample top is knit using DROPS Flora and DROPS Kid silk in shade parrot green. Any fingering weight and lace weight yarns will work for this project. You will need approx. (150, 150, 200)(225, 250, 300) g of DROPS Flora & (25, 25, 50)(60, 75, 90) g of DROPS Kid silk.