Elena strappy top by Fredrika Akander

Elena strappy top

Knitting
February 2026
Light Fingering ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
547 - 766 yards (500 - 700 m)
S-XL
English
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Elena is a refined, open summer knit designed to be worn lightly — layered over a bikini top, bralette, or nothing at all.
Worked seamlessly from the top down, the piece begins with two delicate shoulder straps that are shaped individually before joining to form the back and front. The silhouette is intentionally minimal, with deeply cut armholes that sit low on the sides, creating an airy, relaxed shape perfect for warm weather.
Designed in Holst Garn Coast, Elena is exceptionally lightweight — the S/M sample uses only 60 grams total, making it an ideal warm-weather or travel knit.

Elena features intentionally deep armholes and a low side opening.
The piece is designed as a summer layer — perfect thrown over swimwear or styled with minimal underpinnings.