This pattern is part of the Linen City collection: designs connected by one stitch pattern that I never seem to tire of - the linen stitch. ◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍

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The Flavia top is a relaxed everyday top worked using basic crochet stitches: single crochet, double crochet, and chains. The fabric combines plain linen stitch, filet lace, and a subtle linen stitch texture to create a soft, drapey fabric with a gentle, casual feel.

While the stitch patterns remain simple and easy to follow, the construction includes thoughtful shaping, such as a shaped neckline and shoulders, a higher back neck, gently shaped sleeves, and subtle decreases along the body to soften the boxy silhouette.

The top is worked seamlessly in multiple directions, allowing you to choose which part you feel like working on and switch between them.

★ The pattern is written out and charted
★ Language: English (US crochet terms)
★ Pages: 18

MATERIALS

• Yarn: Malabrigo Sock; light fingering / 3 ply; 440 yd (402 m) per 100 g skein; 100% merino wool
• Hook: US E/4 (3.5 mm)
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle to weave in ends

GAUGE FOR SWATCH

• 26 sts and 22 rows = 4″ (10 cm) worked in linen st patt only, after blocking.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
• Width: 18 (21¼, 24½, 27½, 30¾, 34)’’ / 46 (54, 62, 70, 78, 86) cm
• Circumference at chest: 36¼ (42½, 49, 55, 61½, 67¾)’’ / 92 (108, 124, 140, 156, 172) cm

See detailed measurements in the screenshot on the first pages.

YARDAGE

• 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins in shade SW724 Flavia
• 864 (1023, 1143, 1280, 1455, 1586) yd
• 790 (935, 1045, 1170, 1330, 1450) m

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