Knitting kit forElina Topin nling No 14

The ultimate summer favorite Elina Top is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe. It can be worn in multiple ways: as a halterneck by tying the straps around your neck, with the straps fastened at the back using two buttons, or with crossed straps for a modern X on the back. Add one or two bows for the finishing touch.

The top is worked in summer yarnnling No 14, 100% Tencel, which is soft, shiny, and has a beautiful drape. The yarn is made from 100% plant fibers, making it an ideal choice for conscious consumers.

This kit contains: Yarn for the selected size and color and a digital pattern

The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account – so remember to create an account 🙂Read more about digital knitting patterns here.

Designed by Katrine Hannibal for nling.

Sizes and fitting (XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)4XL(5XL)

Corresponding to the following snug body measurementsin bust circumference:(78)84(90)96(102)110(118)126(134) cm /(30.75)33(35.5)37.75(40.25)43.25(46.5)49.5(52.75) inches

NOTE! The top is worked in stockinette stitch and ribpattern, which gives a lot of stretch. Therefore, youneed a negative ease of approx. -20 to -30 cm / -8 to -12inches (i.e. you should choose a size that is -20 to -30 cm/ -8 to -12 inches smaller than your bust measurement).Knit the size you would normally knit if you want the topto fit snugly. Go up 1-2 sizes if you prefer a looser fit.

Measurements
Bust circumference (when laid flat in stockinette stitch and rib): (58)64(70)76(82)90(98)106(114) cm /(22.75)25.25(27.5)30(32.25)35.5(38.5)41.75(45) inches
Length: (51)52(53)54(55)56(57)58(59) cm /(20)20.5(20.75)21.25(21.75)22(22.5)22.75(23.25) inches
Armhole Height: (21)22(23)24(25)26(27)28(29) cm / (8.25)8.75(9)9.5(9.75)10.25(10.75)11(11.5) inches

Materials
(150)200(200)200(250)250(300)300(300) g / (3)4(4)4(5)5(6)6(6) balls nling No 14, 100% TENCEL Lyocell, 50 g = approx. 127 yards (114 meters), weight: sport

Worked with one strand throughout.

2 mother-of-pearl buttons, 9 mm / 0.35 inches diameter.

Recommended circular needles sizes 3 and 3 mm / US 2.5 and 4, in 80 cm / 32 inches length (we use magicloop for small circumferences)

Crochet hook

Gauge24 sts and 31 rows in stockinette st on needle size3 mm / US 4 = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches

Procedure
The top is worked from the top down with stockinettestitch on the front and sides, and a simple 1 x 1 rib patternat the back. First, the straps are worked with theirrespective triangles, then they are joined together andthe stitches for the back are cast on. The body is workedto the desired length.

Please Note:
The price of the yarn kit is calculated based on the amount of yarn included, which is the amount we have used to knit the design according to the above measurements. Should you need more yarn, additional yarn can be purchased at regular prices by placing an order and state LOT number in the comment box at checkout. All designs have been thoroughly calculated and tested.