Berta Neckholder

**Sizes:** XS (S) M (L) XL **Bust circumference:** 70-80 (80-90) 90-100 (100-110) 110-120 cm **Yarn:** Lana Grossa Landlust Baumwolle 50g 115m **Amount:** 100g (100g) 150g (200g) 250g **Needles:** 5mm and 3,5mm circular needles + 60cm **Gauge:** 28 row x 22 stitches The Berta Neckholder is designed with approximately 2 cm of negative ease; the fabric will stretch when worn. Please choose a size that is about 2 cm smaller than your actual bust measurement. However, you can also adjust the fit at any time using the ties at the back. You wear the top either loosely or close-fitting. **Notions:** Circular needle 5mm (30cm and 60cm) Circular needle 3,5mm Double pointed needle 3,5mm 4 removable stitch markers (MM) tape measure tapestry needle 1button approx 1.5 cm **Technics:** K – knit P – purl M1L = make 1 left (left-leaning increase), knit the strand between two sts by inserting the left needle from front to back and knit the stitch twisted (through the back loop). 1 st increased M1R = make 1 right (right-leaning increase), knit the strand between two stitches by inserting the left needle from back to front and knit the stitch (through the front loop) 1 st increased Kfb – knit front back Yo – yarn over P1tbl – purl one to the backloop k2togtbl = Knit 2 stitches together through the back loop **Workflow:** The Berta Halter Top is knitted top-down in stockinette stitch. First the two straps are knitted and joined together at the neckline by newly cast-on stitches. Increases are worked along the ends of the rows to shape the bust. An I-cord edge provides a neat finish at the neckline.