For this summer top, I wanted to create a simple design that could be finished with just a cast-on and a basic bind-off, rather than requiring a long list of finishing techniques.

Since linen stitch naturally lies flat without curling, there’s no need for edging or ironing—just knit it, finish it, and wear it comfortably.

The simpler the garment, the more important the details are.

✔️ Bust darts help reduce gaping at the bust and prevent the front from riding up,
✔️ Overlapping shoulder details create a clean and polished silhouette.

This is a top-down, written pattern that includes selected tutorial videos, photos, and schematics.

Techniques Used

• Crochet cast-on
• Linen stitch
• Sl WYIB
• Sl WYIF
• KFB
• German Short Rows
• Single crochet

Please check the technique tutorial videos before purchasing to get a sense of the pattern difficulty.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEeCtpkl2mno

If you’re not familiar with linen stitch, you may find this pattern somewhat challenging.

There are also several construction methods that may be different from other garment patterns, including the bust dart shaping, so the pattern may feel more advanced than the techniques themselves suggest.

If you run into any difficulties while knitting, please feel free to contact me! I’ll do my best to get back to you as quickly as possible.

Needles
5.5 mm & 4.5 mm knitting needles
4 mm crochet hook
40 cm & 80 cm cables
(or cable lengths that are comfortable for working the bust circumference)

Sizes

XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

Finished bust circumference:
78 (83) 88 (93) 98 (108) 118 (128) 138 (148) cm
30.7 (32.7) 34.6 (36.6) 38.6 (42.5) 46.5 (50.4) 54.3 (58.3) in

Total length:
39 (40.5) 42 (43.5) 45.5 (48.5) 51.5 (54.5) 57.5 (60.5) cm
15.4 (15.9) 16.5 (17.1) 17.9 (19.1) 20.3 (21.5) 22.6 (23.8) in
Measured from the center back neckline to the bottom of the back panel.

Gauge

21 sts × 40 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in linen stitch, using 5.5 mm needles

Yarn & Yardage

Sevy Cool Breeze
(100% Acrylic Chainette yarn)

XXS–L: 1 cone
XL–5XL: 2 cones

XXS: 140 g / 460 m / 503 yd
XS: 150 g / 495 m / 541 yd
S: 165 g / 530 m / 580 yd
M: 180 g / 595 m / 651 yd
L: 195 g / 650 m / 711 yd
XL: 230 g / 760 m / 831 yd
2XL: 260 g / 860 m / 940 yd
3XL: 300 g / 990 m / 1,083 yd
4XL: 340 g / 1,120 m / 1,225 yd
5XL: 380 g / 1,255 m / 1,372 yd

A note from a very loose knitter!
I strongly recommend checking your gauge and, if needed, going up 0.5–1.0 mm in needle size before starting.