LINJE TOP is a minimalist strap top with clean lines and a flattering fit. The top can be worked with or without stripes.
The top is worked from the bottom up in stockinette stitch. The back is then placed on hold while the front is shaped with decreases. Each side is shaped separately using short rows with yarn overs. The top is finished with i-cord and double-knitted edges.

Difficulty: 2 out of 3

Sizes:1(2)3(4)5(6)7(8)9(10)11(12)
Bust circumference: 65 (70) 75 (80) 85 (90) 95 (100) 105
(110) 115 (120) cm
Length: 36 cm measured from underarm

The top has a recommended negative ease of -15 to -5 cm.
Measure your bust and choose your size accordingly.

The model measures 85 cm around the bust and is wearing size 2, giving a negative ease of -15 cm.

Yarn: 1 strand Mellow by Ullen Yarns (50 g = 125 m)
Amount – striped top:
Color A: 150 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (200) 200 (200) 200 (250) g
Color B: 10 (13) 16 (19) 21 (24) 27 (30) 33 (36) 39 (42) g
Color C: 3 (5) 7 (9) 11 (13) 15 (17) 19 (21) 23 (25) g

Amount – solid top:
150 (200) 200 (200) 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) 250 (250) g

The top is worked in Vanilla (A), Water (B), and Eclipse (C).

Gauge: 20 stitches and 26 rows in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm needles equals 10 x 10 cm after washing/blocking.
If you have fewer stitches per 10 cm, go down a needle size. If you have more stitches per 10 cm, go up a needle size.

Needles: 4.5 mm circular needle, 60 or 80 cm.