Knitting pattern in English and German for a fitted, seamless top down top with a ribbing detail and sweetheart neckline, in the sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10).

| Construction:
The top is worked seamlessly from the top down, working the front and back panels separately. Everything is then joined to work the body in the round. You can decide to either add sleeves or make the sleeveless version.
Stitches are picked up for the sleeves which are finished off with a folded/double knitted hem.
Finally stitches are picked up to add an I-cord border to the back neckline and underarm are of the sleeveless version.
The body as well as the sleeve length is customizable and there are optional horizontal bust darts available (9 cups included) to tailor to your measurements.

| Languages:
English, German.

| Difficulty:
Advanced beginners.
All special techniques are explained step by step in pictures. Basic knowledge is nevertheless required.

| Measurements:
Finished garment bust circumference including - 5-10 cm | - 2-4” negative ease:
77 (80.5) 87.5 (95) 104.5 (115) 123.5 (133.5) 145 (155) cm |
30.25 (31.75) 34.5 (37.5) 41.25 (45.25) 48.5 (52.5) 57 (61)“

| Materials:
Pure Silk by Knitting for Olive (50 g - 250 m | 270 yards):

Sleeveless Version:
100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) g
or approximatley:
420 (450) 490 (550) 600 (650) 730 (800) 870 (930) meters | 460 (500) 540 (610) 660 (720) 800 (880) 960 (1020) yards of Fingering weight yarn.

Tee Version:
150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) g
or approximatley:
640 (680) 740 (830) 910 (990) 1110 (1220) 1340 (1440) meters | 700 (750) 810 (910) 1000 (1090) 1220 (1340) 1470 (1580) yards of Fingering weight yarn.

| Needles:
Main Needles: Circular needles 2.5 mm | US 1.5 | UK 12 in 40 cm | 16” & 60 cm | 24” or length that feels best

| Gauge:
27 stitches x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4”
In stockinette stitch pattern, worked flat & in the round with Main Needles, blocked and measured laid flat.

Pattern for private use only. Reproduction, distribution and sale of this pattern in any form is prohibited. All rights reserved. © Yarn Me Up | Johanna Schütz | 2025