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Difficulty: Intermediate

Accordion top is a loose fit summer top inspired by musical instrument, accordion. This airy garment features continuous vertical stripes with wide-narrow transitions, integrated body and large sleeves, front & back v-neck and 2-color wide ribbing trim.

Accordion top is worked from center to sides in stockinette stitch in one piece.

SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4)

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 90-95 (105-110) 120-125 (135-140) cm
35.4-37.4 (41.3-43.3) 47.2-49.2 (53.1-55.1) inches

NOTE: List a range of bust circumstances because there is no clear definition of body and sleeve opening from integrated design.

Overall Length: 50 (52) 56 (58) cm
19.6 (20.5) 22 (22.8) inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3 mm US 2.5 circular needles (80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
4 mm US 6 circular needles (80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge

KNITTING DENSITY (AFTER BLOCKING)
In stockinette stitch using 4 mm US 6 needles w/ main color
20 sts x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches
In 2-color ribbing stitch (k2, p2) using 3 mm US 2.5 needles
32 sts x 30 rounds = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SIZE GUIDE
The top is intended for a relaxing fit with approx. 5-10 cm 2-4 inches of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 5-10 cm 2-4 inches larger in circumference than your bust measurement. But in general, it will appear to be more oversized because of the integrated body and sleeve design.

For which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite loose fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly. In between sizes, it is recommended to choose the closer size.

Photo demonstrates a typical XS/S with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm 34.6 inches wearing a size 1 with approx. 2-7 cm 0.79-2.8 inches positive ease. But it has a more oversized wearing effect.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Main Color Yarn
150 (150) 200 (200) gr.
Isager, Hor Organic, 50 gr. / 178 m - Camel
100 (100) 100 (100) gr.
Isager, Trio, 50 gr. / 350 m - Camel

Contrast Color Yarn
50 (50) 50 (50) gr.
Isager, Silk Mohair, 25 gr. / 212 m - Col. 0

Knit the top with 1 strand of Hor and 1 strand of trio held together.

Yarn Alternatives
Main Color:
2 strands of any light fingering to fingering weight yarn
Contrast Color:
1 strand of any lace to light fingering weight yarn