The Arc Top is a minimal halter neck top that features a high v-neck and curves smoothly under the arm into an open back. Depending on colour and yarn choice, it can become a fun summer piece or an elegant evening staple.

The pattern includes a button closure or i-cord ties as finishing options, as well as optional bust shaping. The top is knit seamlessly from the top down and is suitable for confident
beginners.

Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9
Recommended for:
underbust circumference: 65 (75) 85 (95) 105 (115) 125 (135) 145 cm
full bust circumference: 75 (85) 95 (105) 115 (125) 135 (145) 155 cm
Finished measurements:
body circumference:
version A: 45 (55) 65 (75) 85 (95) 105 (115) 125 cm
Version B: 55 (65) 75 (85) 95 (105) 115 (125) 135 cm
length (from top of triangle): 54 (55) 56 (56) 57 (57) 58 (58) 58 cm (adjustable)

Choose your size based on your underbust circumference. If your full bust circumference is larger than the respective full bust circumference, you might want to work bust shaping to accommodate your larger cup size. The bust shaping comes in three sizes (more info in the pattern).

Note that sizes 6-9 have not been tested. Please reach out via email or Instagram DM if you would like to test any of these sizes.

Gauge: 24 sts x 30 rows on 3.5mm needles = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette after blocking

Yarn requirements:

version A (button back):
80 (90) 105 (115) 130 (140) 155 (170) 184 g BC Garn Summer in Kashmir (165m/50g)
or
75 (85) 100 (110) 120 (135) 145 (160) 175 g Lang Yarns Regina (175m/50g)
or
60 (70) 80 (90) 100 (110) 125 (135) 145 g Lana Grossa Summer Cashmere (210m/50g)

version B (tie back):
85 (105) 120 (135) 145 (155) 170 (185) 195 g BC Garn Summer in Kashmir (165m/50g)
or
75 (95) 110 (120) 130 (140) 150 (165) 175 g Lang Yarns Regina (175m/50g)
or
65 (80) 90 (100) 110 (115) 125 (135) 145 g Lana Grossa Summer Cashmere (210m/50g)

Other things you are going to need:

3mm (double-pointed) needles for i-cord, tapestry needle, spare needle or scrap yarn for putting stitches on hold, version a only: 2 small buttons that fit through your stitches, sewing needle and thread