Nora Bow Top is a subtle and feminine top with minimalist silhouette, relaxed fit and a charming bow tie detail at the shoulder. Knitted with the softest mohair it blends comfort and sophistication with a modern romantic vibe.
The pattern includes 4 sizes: S, M, L and XL and is suitable for intermediate knitters. Pattern includes videos to help you with techniques used.

SUGGESTED YARN

Size 4-4-5-6 (S-M-L-XL) skeins of lace weight mohair (25g = 225m), 2 strands of yarn are held together.
Recommended yarn: Föa Nuvia, Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair, Drops Kid Silk, Filcola- na Tilia,..
TIP: Nora Bow Top can be knitted with Cashmere yarn too. 3 skeins of Lamana Roma (20g = 160m) - this yarn you knit with 1 strand only.

GAUGE

17 sts x 22 rows after washing and blocking.
Body is knitted using 2 strands of mohair held together with 5 mm / US 8 needles (or any size needed to obtain the correct gauge).

MATERIAL

Two 5 mm / US 8 circular needles (80 cm long), or sizes needed to achieve gauge, 4 mm / US 6 double pointed or circular needles, crochet hook, waste yarn, tapestry needle, stitch marker.

ABOUT THIS PATTERN

The Nora Bow Top is worked from the top down using 5 mm / US 8 circular needles and two strands of mohair held together.
The bow tie is worked with 4 mm / US 6 needles, also using two strands. For the bow tie you may use straight, circular, or short double-pointed needles.

SIZE GUIDE

Nora Bow Top has approximately 10-15 cm of positive ease. If you want the top to have more relaxed fit and the neckline gathered a little bit more, knit the top with circumference that is 15 cm bigger than your bust circumference.

Total length of the top can be adjusted to your personal preferences.

SIZES
(S,M,L,XL)

Bust Circumference
(85-89 cm, 90-94 cm, 95-99 cm, 100-104 cm)

Top Circumference
(100 cm, 104 cm, 108 cm, 114 cm)

Total Length
(47.5 cm, 49 cm, 51.5 cm, 54.5 cm)