Maven Top

Knitting
April 2022
Light Fingering ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
620 - 1110 yards (567 - 1015 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
English
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The Maven Top is a lightweight, short sleeved top inspired by my Cinnabar Sweater pattern. This top is great for beginners and makes for a great staple peice in your spring/summer wardrobe!

Sizing

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Actual bust circumference of finished garment:

32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64) inches
80 (90, 100, 110, 120) (130, 140, 150, 160) cm

To find the perfect fit for your garment, measure the circumference of your bust and add 0-2” to your measurement. If you are between sizes, I suggest to size up.

Yardage

620 (655, 705, 758, 820) (890, 980, 1060, 1110) yards
576 (600, 645, 695, 750) (815, 895, 970, 1015) meters (yardage is estimated with 10% extra)

Suggested Yarn

Suggested Made By Hailey Bailey Yarn Classic Sock, colorway ‘Honey’. 100% SW Merino, 463 yards per 100 grams.

Suggested Needles

3.25 mm (US size 3) circular knitting needles for ribbing and bind off.
3.75 mm (US size 5) circular knitting needles for main fabric.
It is best to choose a cord length for your needles that is 2-4” less than the intended finished circumference size of your garment.

Additional Materials

Stitch marker to mark beginning of round
Scrap yarn or live stitch holder
Tape Measure
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Techniques

Casting on stitches, knitting in the round, decrease stitches, binding off stitches, picking up stitches, knit stitches, purl stitches & I-cord bind off.

Please feel free to message me with any questions about the pattern! I am most active on instagram @mavencrafted