AstaTop is worked top down in a soft and lightweight bamboo blend. The top is shaped with increases that follow
the feminine silhouette, creating an elegant fit. It is finished with a tie band beneath the bust, providing support
and a feminine look, as well as an angled hem that adds a decorative and modern look.

Needles:
Circular needles 4 mm (60, 80 or 100 cm – depending on growing number of stitches)

Knitting tension:
Two threads on needle 4 in stockinette st: 10 x 10 cm = 19 sts x 33 rows after washing and drying

Sizes

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

Widest body circumference, measured on own body): (74-79) 80-84 (85-90) 91-95 (96-100) 101-105 (106-112) 113-119 (120-128) cm

Ease

Negative ease: Approx. 20–25 cm (measured with the garment lying flat). Choose your size based on your bust measurement (see above).
The top is designed to fit closely to the body and will stretch and adapt to your shape with wear.

Measurements of work

Chest circumference: (57) 61 (63) 68 (74) 78 (82) 84 (86) cm
Waist circumference: (-) - (-) - (-) 75 (79) 80 (82) cm
Hip circumference: (64) 68 (71) 76 (82) 84 (88) 91 (93) cm
Length of the top: (51) 54 (54) 57 (61) 63 (64) 64 (64) cm

If you are between sizes, it is recommended to choose the smaller size.

Note: Sizes 6-9 include German Short Rows and decreases at the bust for additional shaping. Therefore, an extra measurement is provided for these sizes.

My AstaTop in the picture above is knitted in a size 3 (S), and my measurements are 88 cm around the chest and 70 cm around the waist.
I’m 1.67 meters tall.

Yarn

Viking Bambino (50 g = 175 m)

Yarn color (1): (200) 200 (200) 250 (300) 300 (300) 350 (400) g
Yarn color (2): (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) g

Color code: 402 Nature white (1) & 408 Brown (2)