Ester Top by Lottie Knitwear

Ester Top

Knitting
March 2025
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
437 - 1094 yards (400 - 1000 m)
(XS, S, M)(L, XL, XXL)
English
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Sizes
(XS, S, M)(L, XL, XXL)
The sizes correspond with a bust circumference of (80-85, 85-90, 90-95)(95-100, 100-110, 110-120) cm or approx. (31.5-33.5, 33.5-35.5, 35.5-37.5)(37.5-39.5, 39.5-43.5, 43.5-47.25) inches.

Measurements
The Ester Top is designed with a negative ease of 10-20 cm / 4-8 inches. You should choose a size that is 10-20 cm / 4-8 inches smaller than your bust circumference for a snug fit. If you would like a looser fit I recommend sizing up.

Circumference (66, 71, 76)(81, 91, 101) cm / approx. (26, 28, 30)(32, 36, 40) inches
Length from underarm (30, 30, 32)(34, 34, 38) cm / approx. (12, 12, 12.5)(13.5, 13.5, 15) inches

Gauge
26 sts x 34 rows in stockinette stitch after blocking using 3mm needles.

Needles
3mm 60-80 cm circular needles for the body
2.5mm 40 cm circular needles for the trim

Notions
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle and matching thread
Stitch wire/ scrap yarn
Stitch markers

Yarn
Sample is knit using Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit in shade 6073 for the body and Isager Highland Wool in shade E0 for the trim.

You will need (150, 150, 200)(200, 250, 275) g of Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit and (10, 10, 10)(15, 20, 20) g of Isager Highland Wool.

Yarn Alternatives
Here are some alternative yarns you can use. Remember to check your gauge first as these yarns may affect it. The top is knit using 1 strand of fingering weight plant fibre yarn with trim in 1 strand of fingering weight wool yarn. You may also choose to do the trim in a plant yarn.

Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit (100% cotton)
Drops Safran (100% cotton)
Hjertegarn Cotton Nr. 8 (100% cotton)
Lang Yarns Quattro (100% cotton)
Sandnes Garn Tynn Line (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen)

Isager Highland (100% wool)
Drops Fabel (75% wool, 25% polyamide)
Drops Baby Merino (100% merino wool)
Knitting for Olive Merino (100% merino wool)