·Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag #giatop_mck @morecaknit

·The nougat top is knitted with two strands of Lang Yarns Crealino, col. 1089.0015, held together. SIZE M
·The black top is knitted with two strands of Pascuali Nepal, col. 12, held together. SIZE M

DESIGN OVERVIEW
The Gia Top is worked bottom-up in stockinette stitch. The front and back are worked flat separately, shaped using decreases and increases to create a silhouette with gentle waist shaping. The armholes and shoulder slopes are shaped with bind-offs while short rows are used to shape the neckline, for a smooth and comfortable fit. The neckband is then worked flat as a continuation of each piece before the stitches are bound off. Finally, the front and back are seamed at the sides and shoulders.

SIZE GUIDE
The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm 31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 in.
The Gia Top has a gently shaped fit and is designed to have approx. 5–10 cm 2–4 in of positive ease, with the larger sizes featuring less ease to ensure a more balanced and comfortable fit. This means the garment’s measurements will be approx. 5–10 cm 2–4 in larger than your bust, waist, and hip circumference, depending on the size. Measure your body before you begin to choose the size that fits best. For example, if your bust measures 95 cm 37½ in, you should knit a size M. The finished garment for size M is 100 cm 39¼ in, which gives approx. 5 cm 2 in of positive ease.

MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 89 (94) 100 (105) 115 (123) 133 (143) 153 cm 35 (37) 39¼ (41¼) 45¼ (48½) 52¼ (56¼) 60¼ in
Waist circumference: 71 (78) 86 (95) 105 (115) 125 (135) 145 cm 28 (30¾) 33¾ (37½) 41¼ (45¼) 49¼ (53¼) 57 in
Hip circumference: 93 (100) 108 (117) 127 (137) 145 (155) 165 cm 36½ (39¼) 42½ (46) 50 (54) 57 (61) 65 in
Back length (excl. neck): 62 (64) 65 (65) 67 (69) 71 (73) 73 cm 24½ (25¼) 25½ (25½) 26½ (27¼) 28 (28¾) 28¾ in
Armhole depth: 22 (22.5) 23 (24) 24.5 (24.5) 24.5 (25.5) 25.5 cm 8¾ (8¾) 9 (9½) 9¾ (9¾) 9¾ (10) 10 in
Shoulder width: 43.5 (45) 47 (48.5) 50.5 (51.5) 51.5 (53.5) 53.5 cm 17¼ (17¾) 18½ (19) 20 (20¼) 20¼ (21) 21 in
Note that the finished measurements can only be achieved if you maintain the correct gauge throughout the project.

GAUGE
20 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch on 4 mm US 6 needles.
Swatches are measured after washing and blocking. Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4 mm US 6, 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 in circular needles.

SUGGESTED YARN
350 (400) 450 (450) 500 (550) 600 (650) 700 g Crealino by Lang Yarns (50 g = 165 m 180 yds) or 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (500) 550 (550) 600 g Nepal by Pascuali (50 g = 180 m 197 yds). Keep two strands of yarn held together throughout the process.
Alternative yarn: This design can be worked either with a single strand of yarn or with two strands held together. For a single-strand version, look for a heavier linen, cotton-linen, or similar plant-fiber blend yarn at approx. 80–100 m 87–109 yds per 50 g. For a two-strand version, choose a linen or cotton-linen blend yarn at approx. 165–200 m 180–219 yds per 50 g. Always make a gauge swatch before starting, as the structure and drape of the yarn may affect the final fit.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.

TECHNIQUES USED
FLAT KNITTING
INCREASES (video available)
DECREASES (video available)
SHORT ROWS (video available)
LONG-TAIL BIND-OFF (video available)
SLOPED BIND-OFF (video available)
VERTICAL MATTRESS STITCH (video available)
HORIZONTAL MATTRESS STITCH (video available)

COPYRIGHT & LICENSE
This pattern is for personal use by one user. Sharing the pattern file or readable excerpts (including charts, text, or photos) isn’t allowed. You may post photos or videos of your knitting process and finished garments online. It’s fine if the pattern is briefly visible on paper or on a screen, as long as the content isn’t readable. Finished garments: You may sell handmade finished garments in small quantities, if the maker owns their own copy of the pattern. When selling, credit Moreca Knit as the designer and include the pattern name. No mass production or third-party manufacturing.