The Ivy Top is worked from the top down. The top is constructed so the first section is worked with shoulder increases and short rows, then the front and back yoke are worked separately, back and forth on the circular needle. Front and back yoke are then joined again to form the body, which is worked in the round on the circular needle.
Note: Two strands of Pure Silk are held together throughout. The given yardage amounts are the total yardage needed.
SIZE GUIDE:
The Ivy Top is designed to have approx. 6 cm [2¼ inches] of negative ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 6 cm [2¼ inches] smaller in circumference than your bust measurement.
The sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of:
75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) cm, or
[29½-31½ (31½-33½) 33½-35½ (35½-37½) 37½-39½ (39½-43¼) 43¼-47¼ (47¼-51¼) 51¼-55 (55-59) inches]
Please note: this kit page is for sizes XL-5XL. For sizes XXS-L, please see this page. Thank you!
SIZES:
(XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Bust circumference:
(100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) cm
(39½-43¼) 43¼-47¼ (47¼-51¼) 51¼-55 (55-59) inches
Length:
(56) 58 (59) 61 (63) cm, measured mid back
(22) 22¾ (23¼) 24 (24¾) inches, measured mid back
Armhole depth:
(23) 24 (24) 24 (24) cm
(9) 9½ (9½) 9½ (9½) inches
GAUGE:
20 stitches and 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on a 4 mm [US6] needle after wash and blocking
Ivy Top PDF
Pure Silk 5-6 balls
Needles and notions are not included.
This tee is knit using:
Circular needles: US 6/4mm: 16", 24", and 40"