Construction

This top is an everday knit, simple and versatile.
knitted flat and constructed top-down. You start with the two back panels. Then you build up the fronts by picking up stitches. You join both panels in around and knit the body which you separate for a split hem.
An I-Cord is added to the neck and armholes while you knit the front and back panels.

Skill level: Confident beginner

Sizes
I cunstructed this pattern in six sizes with 4 cm of negative ease to 6 cm of positive ease. However I strongly believe that everybody should choose their preferred amount of negative or positive ease. So choose the size that resonates with you the best.

Circumference:
Size 1: 81 cm / 32 in
Size 2: 91 cm / 36 in
Size 3: 104 cm / 41 in
Size 4: 111 cm / 44 in
Size 5: 122 cm / 48 in
Size 6: 137 cm / 54 in

To fit:
Size 1: 75-84 cm / 29.5-33 in
Size 2: 86-95 cm / 34-37.5 in
Size 3:98-108 cm / 38.5-42.5 in
Size 4:109-115 cm / 43-45.5 in
Size 5:117-126 cm / 46-50 in
Size 6:131-141 cm / 51.5-55.5 in

Gauge
23 sts and 37 rows to 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, blocked
Suggested size 3.0 - 3.5mm

Materials
Otherwise you will need:
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn or cable
Measuring tape
Stitch markers

Yarn
Any sport weight yarn will work for this pattern. I suggest using summer fibers i.e. cotton, linen or bamboo or a mix of those.

Methods used
longtail cast on
stockinette stitch
broken rib
left leaning and right leaning increases
bind off

For everything that sounds scary to you or you don’t know you can always type the method into youtube and it will give you loads of great videos to explain the technique.

I am so grateful for everyone who chooses my pattern and i am so excited to see your version of the top. If you upload a picture to your instagram please tag me (@muske.knits) and add the hashtag #kajustop so i dont miss your great creations.