Isadora Top by Lottie Knitwear

Isadora Top

Knitting
April 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in lace pattern
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
547 - 1640 yards (500 - 1500 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 Isadora Top is designed with 10-20 cm / 4-8 inches of negative ease. You should choose a size with a circumference 10-20 cm / 4-8 inches smaller than your bust circumference. This provides a fitted look with the top molding to your shape. If you would like a looser fit I recommend sizing up.

Circumference (64, 71, 79)(84, 91, 99) cm / approx. (25, 28, 31)(33, 36, 39) inches
Length from underarm (34, 38, 38)(38, 43, 46) cm / approx. (13.5, 15, 15)(15, 17, 18) inches

Gauge
24 sts x 30 rows = 10x10cm / 4x4 inches in lace stitch using Drops Fabel.

Needles
3mm 60-100 cm circular needles for body
2.5mm 40 cm circular needles for straps

Notions
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker

Yarn
Sample is knit using Drops Fabel in shade Pink.

You will need (150, 150, 200)(225, 250, 250) g of Drops Fabel.

Yarn Alternatives
Here are some alternative yarns you can use. Remember to check your gauge first as these yarns may affect it. This top is knit using 1 strand of fingering weight wool & polyamide blend yarn. A sock yarn is used for this knit because of the added durability however this is not required. You could also use a plant fibre or another blend of fibres if you prefer.

Hjertegarn Sock 4 (75% wool, 25% polyamide)
Mayflower Jupiter Sock Yarn (75% wool, 25% polyamide)
Hobbii Friends Sock Wool (75% wool, 25% polyamide)
Isager Highland Wool (100% wool)
Drops Safran (100% cotton)
Sandnes Garn Duo (55% merino wool, 45% pima cotton)