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Austere Top is a minimalistic summer top featuring a boat neckline, regular fit and cropped length.
The design is worked top down with slip-stitch details along the center front and sides, as well as built-in I-cord edges around the armholes. This top doesn’t require any finishing except weaving in the ends.
Choose your favorite summer yarn for warm days, or use wool blend yarn for cooler weather during the mid-season period.
Austere Top is a versatile piece for a timeless wardrobe all year round.

It’s a new design added to Austere patterns family, including Austere Tee and Austere Blouse as well.

Austere Top is worked top down and seamlessly.
First, the neckline is worked with increases for shaping shoulders. Two options for neckline included in the pattern: the first one – with German short rows – for slightly lower neck on the front, and the second one – beginner friendly version – without short rows.
Once the neckline shaping is ready, back and front yokes are worked separately to underarms with built-in I-cord edges and slip-stitch details on the center front. After, back and front yokes are joined and worked in the round to the hem with slip-stitch details on the sides. Body is finished with delicate ribbing.
This top requires no finishing except for weaving in a few ends.

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

Finished measurements
Bust circumferences – 82 (87, 96, 107, 115, 120, 129) cm / 32.25 (34.25, 37.75, 42.25, 45.25, 47.25, 50.75)’’;
Intended to be worn with zero ease or slight negative/positive ease around bust circumferences, depending on your preferences.
Armhole depth – 20 (21, 21, 22, 23, 23, 24) cm / 8.0 (8.25, 8.25, 8.5, 9.0, 9.0, 9.5)’’;
Body length (from underarm) – 29 cm / 11.5’’.
Length of the body can be easily adjusted to desired length.
Sample shown on 87 cm / 34.25’’ bust; size S with zero ease.

Needles
Circular 3.5 mm (US 4) 60 cm (24)’’ and 80 – 100 cm (32 - 40)’’ long for the neckline and body;
Circular 3.25 (US 3) 60 - 80 cm (24-32)’’ for the hem.
Or needle size needed to obtain the required gauge.
Notions: tapestry needle, 5 stitch markers (2 in different colors), scrap yarn or stitch holders.

Original yarn
Approx 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls / 200 (200, 200, 250, 250, 300, 300) g of Drops Safran (100% cotton; 50g / 1.8oz, 160 m / 175 yds, colors 71 Marzipan)

Yardage: approx 530 (570, 630, 690, 750, 810, 850) m / 580 (625, 690, 756, 822, 887, 931) yds of similar sport or light dk weight yarn. For longer tee, you need more yarn than estimated.

Gauge
22 sts x 32 rnds = 10cm (4’’) in St st in the round after blocking.
Take time to check your gauge before starting your project.