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Elysian Top
"This knitted summer top is all about laid-back style, featuring a beautiful scooped rounded neckline that looks great on everyone. The i-cord edging at the bottom, sleeves, and neckline adds a neat touch without it being too fussy. With sizes ranging from XS to 5XL, this top is made for everybody. Plus, it’s an easy-level project, so don’t let the i-cords scare you off—they’re simple to do and make the top look really polished. /PATTERN DETAILS • Loose flowy summer top • Size XS to 5XL (details below) • Flurry sleeves • I-cord details • Easy level • Worked in the round from the top down • Techniques used / Special stitches: Full explanations are given in the pattern. • Illustrated step-by-step photos /MATERIALS • 4.0 mm/ US 6 circular knitting needles. • LionBrand Turboo (DK weight, 5100% Rayon from Bamboo, 220m/241yd, 100g/3.5oz): in Sky (837-107) colorway: o XS & S: 4 skeins o M, L & XL: 5 skeins o 2XL & 3XL,: 6 skeins o 4XL & 5XL: 7 skeins • Tapestry needle to weave in the ends • Stitch markers • 2 stitch holders (you can use interchangeable needle cables or pieces of scrap yarn to hold the sleeve stitches while you work on the body) Due to the extra folded fabric at the neckline, it’s impossible to give a representative final garment bust measurements. Therefore, sizes are given based on body measurements instead. /SIZES The top is designed to fit the following body measurements: • XS: 74 cm / 29” • S: 84 cm / 33” • M: 94 cm / 37” • L: 104 cm / 41” • XL: 114 cm / 44.75” • 2XL: 124 cm / 48.75” • 3XL: 134 cm / 52.75” • 4XL: 144 cm / 56.75” • 5XL: 154 cm / 60.5” Top length is 61.5 (62.5, 63.5, 65) (66.5, 67.5, 69, 70.5, 71.5) cm / 24.25 (24.5, 25, 25.5, 26.25) (26.5, 27.25, 27.75, 28.25)”."
Knitting Needle Size6 or 4 mm
Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
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