Renée Racerback by Lottie Knitwear

Renée Racerback

Knitting
June 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
328 - 820 yards (300 - 750 m)
XS(S, M, L)(XL, XXL, 3XL)
English
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Sizes:
XS(S, M, L)(XL, XXL, 3XL)

Measurements:
Garment bust circumference: 70(76, 82, 90)(98, 106, 114)cm/ 27.5(30, 32.25, 35.5)(38.5, 41.75, 45)inches.
Top length measured from underarm to hem: 30(30, 30, 34)(34, 36, 36)cm /12(12, 12, 13.25)(13.25, 14, 14) inches.

This top will have about 10cm/4in of negative ease making it a form fitting top. The fabric will expand with blocking and wear. I recommend choosing a size approximately 10cm/4in smaller than your bust measurement for a snug fit. If you prefer a looser top, you can size up or use a larger needle size.

Sample is size small, model has a bust of 86cm/34inches and is 5’11/180cm

Gauge:
In stockinette stitch.
26 sts x 34 rows unblocked.
22 sts x 32 rows blocked.

Needles:
3mm circular needles in 80-100cm length for the body
2.5mm circular needles in 40-60cm for the ribbed trim

Notions:
Stitch markers, stitch holders/wire, tapestry needle

Yarn:
Sample is knit in Drops Safran (100% cotton) in 3 colours total.
blue/green colourway is knit in colours green tea, petrol and navy.
red/blue colourway is knit in colours raspberry, navy and cobalt blue.

You will need 80(90,110,130)(140,150,150)g of Drops Safran for your main colour. (160m/50g)
You will need 40(40, 50, 55)(60, 70, 70)g of Drops Safran for each contrasting colour.

Yarn Suggestions:
Here are some yarn suggestions and alternatives. I recommend using a fingering weight plant fibre for a lightweight top. You may, however, want to use other fibres, such as wool or alpaca, for a warmer garment.

Drops Safran 100% cotton (160m/50g)
Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit 100% cotton (180m/50g)
Isager Japansk Bomuld 100% cotton (315 m/50g)