Laureles Top by Lottie Knitwear

Laureles Top

Knitting
February 2025
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Lace
= Sport (12 wpi) ?
27 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
437 - 875 yards (400 - 800 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 Laureles Top is designed as a form fitting halter with 15-25 cm / 6-10 inches of negative ease. For a fitted halter you should choose a size that has a circumference 15-25 cm / 6-10 inches smaller than your bust circumference. If you prefer a looser fit I recommend sizing up.

Circumference (62, 66, 71)(77, 85, 94) cm / approx. (24.5, 26, 28)(30.5, 33.5, 37) inches
Length (30, 33, 33)(33, 34, 35) cm / approx. (12, 13, 13)(13, 13,5, 14) inches or preferred length

Needles
3mm 60-80 cm circular needles for body
2.5mm 60-80 cm circular needles for ribbed edge

Gauge
27 sts x 36 rows = 10x10cm / 4x4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Notions
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
2 buttons approx. 10mm in diameter
Sewing needle & matching thread

Yarn
Sample is knit using Drops Flora shade Pistachio held with Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair shade 2009 and Drops Kid Silk shade Apple Green for the ribbed trim.

You will need (100, 125, 150)(150, 175, 200) g of Drops Flora and (50, 50, 75)(75, 100, 100) g of Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair.

Yarn Alternatives
Here are some alternative yarns you can use. Remember to check your gauge first as these yarns may affect it. The top is knit using 1 strand of fingering weight yarn with 1 strand of lace weight mohair yarn. The overall weight is sport.

Isager Alpaca 2 (50% alpaca, 50% wool)
Sandnes Garn Babyull Lanett (100% merino wool)
Knitting for Olive Merino (100% merino wool)
Drops Nord (45% alpaca, 30% polyamide, 25% wool)

Isager Silk Mohair (75% super kid mohair, 25% silk)
Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk)
Lang Yarns Lace (58% mohair, 42% silk)
Biches & Bûches Le Petit Silk & Mohair (30% silk, 70% mohair)