Ava Top is a modern, close-fitting top featuring a deep V-neckline, an open back, and adjustable tie straps. The top has a simple and feminine look with long, folded panels that create an elegant V-neckline.

The top is worked from the bottom up. The body is first worked in the round with a small 2x2 rib edge, before continuing in stockinette stitch. The work is then divided into a front piece and a back piece, where two separate panels are worked from the front piece. The panels are folded down and joined to the back piece using an elastic three-needle bind-off. Finally, I-cord ties are worked at the back to create adjustable ties.

Yarn

• Hjertegarn Extrafine Merino 120 (or any other merino yarn that matches the required gauge)

Gauge

22 stitches x 30 rows = 10 cm in stockinette stitch using 4 mm needles with 1 strand of Hjertegarn Extrafine Merino 120

Sizes

XXS-XXL

Yardage

480 (480-600) 600 (600-720) 720 (720-840) 840 m

Needle Size & Length

• 4 mm circular needle / 60 cm (80 cm may be preferred for the larger sizes)

• Additional 2.5-4 mm circular needle for the elastic three-needle bind-off

• 3 mm double-pointed needles (or 4 mm) for the I-cord

Difficulty

4/5

Techniques Used

• Worked from the bottom up

• Knitting in the round in 2x2 rib

• Stockinette stitch

• Dividing the work

• Backward loop cast-on

• Working flat

• Stitches placed on hold

• Elastic three-needle bind-off

• Picking up stitches

• I-cord ties

Additional Materials

• Stitch wires / waste yarn

• Tapestry needle & tape measure