Kira Top by Lottie Knitwear

Kira Top

Knitting
September 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in 2x2 ribbing
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
547 - 1312 yards (500 - 1200 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 Kira Top is designed to have 10-20 cm / 4-8 inches of negative ease for a form fitting look. When choosing your size I recommend picking a size 10-20 cm / 4-8 inches smaller than your bust circumference depending on your preferred fit. If you prefer a looser fit size up.

Bust circumference: (66, 71, 76)(81, 91, 101) cm / approx. (26, 28, 30)(32, 36, 40) inches.
Length from underarm: (30, 30, 30)(33, 35, 35) cm / approx. (12, 12, 12)(13, 14, 14) inches. (adjustable)

GAUGE
28 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches on 3mm needles after blocking in 2x2 ribbing.

NEEDLES
3mm 60-100 cm circular needles for the body
3mm 40 cm circular needles for the turtleneck & i-cord edges

NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Stitch wire/ scrap yarn

YARN & ALTERNATIVES
The sample top is knit in Drops Flora shade brown. For this top I recommend any fingering weight yarn. You may also want to use another fibre such as cotton for a light weight feel.

You will need approx. (150, 150, 150)(200, 250, 250)g of Drops Flora.

You may also want to use any of the following yarn alternatives.

Knitting for Olive Merino
Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino
Sandnes Garn Sunday
Drops Baby Merino
Isager Alpaca 2