The Cornflake Top is for those carefree days spent in the sun, preferably with an ice cream or book in hand. When designing this top, I wanted to create something with cute textures and thoughtful details—something fun to knit without being overly complicated. The result is a sweet piece with vintage-inspired flair, featuring adorable crochet scallop edges dancing around the neckline, hem, and armholes.

The top is worked entirely in seed stitch with a few delicate lace borders for contrast. This is the kind of piece that feels effortlessly cute without being fussy, with just the right touch of cottagecore energy.

Sizes:
XXS (XS, S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Finished garment measurements:
a. Bust circumference: 80 (88, 98, 108) (116, 126, 134) (146, 158, 166) cm / 31.5 (34.75, 38.5, 42.5) (45.75, 49.5, 52.75) (57.5, 62.25, 65.25)”.
b. Length from underarm to hem: 30 cm / 12” all sizes, or desired length.

The Cornflake Top is designed to have 10–20 cm / 4–8” of positive ease for a loose fit. If you prefer a more regular fit choose one size below your regular size.

Note: The armholes may appear deeper than expected once the Upper Front and Upper Back sts are joined. The crochet scallop edge will significantly reduce the armhole circumference, so hold off on any adjustments until the finishing is complete.

Sample in size M, Kika has a bust of approx. 88 cm / 35”.

Gauge:
20 sts x 34 rows / rnds = 10 cm / 4” in seed stitch on 3.5 mm / US4 needles, after blocking.

Needles:
3.5 mm / US4: circular needles 80-100 cm / 32-40”.

Crochet hook:
3.5 mm / US E-4.

Notions:
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or scrap yarn.

Suggested yarn:
The top is worked in a Sport or DK weight yarn, or by holding two strands of fingering weight yarn together.

->A DK weight / two strands of fingering weight yarn will make the fabric denser, giving the finished garment more structure.
->A sport weight yarn will produce a looser and more drapey fabric, giving the top a softer, more flowy feel.

You’ll need approx:
500 (500, 550, 600) (650, 750, 800) (850, 900, 950) m /
550 (550, 600, 660) (710, 820, 880) (930, 980, 1040) yds of sport / DK weight yarn
or
1000 (1000, 1100, 1200) (1300, 1500, 1600) (1700, 1800, 1900) m /
1100 (1100, 1200, 1320) (1420, 1640, 1760) (1860, 1960, 2080) yds of fingering weight yarn held double.

Below are some suggestions:
DK or sport weight yarns held single:
Drops Belle (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen – 120 m / 130 yds / 50 g)
Sandnes Garn Line (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen – 110 m / 120 yds per 50 g)

Fingering weight yarns held double:
Sandnes Garn Tynn Line (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen – 220 m / 240 yds per 50 g)
Knitting For Olive Pure Silk (100% silk – 250 m / 273 yds per 50 g)

Sample knitted with yarn:
200 (200, 225, 255) (275, 300, 325) (350, 375, 400) g of Sandnes Garn Line (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen - 110 m / 120 yds per 50 g) in color 2112 Lys Gul.