Swan Top

Knitting
February 2026
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
344 - 689 yards (315 - 630 m)
6
English
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The swan top is a form-fitted negative ease top. It is worked top down seamlessly, and includes made to measure waist shaping with decreases and increases, and three different sizes of short row bust shaping. The armhole edge is knit as you go and the neckband added at the end. The swan top is the perfect basic tank top to
wear on its own or layer with.

This pattern has been tested and professionally tech-edited.

Sizing:
sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6)
to fit:
upper bust circumference (measured under the
armpits): 69.5-74.5 (79.5-84.5) 89.5-94.5 (98-
102) 105-108 (110-115) cm
full bust circumference: 70-75 (80-85) 90-95
(100-105) 110-115 (120-125) cm

Finished measurements are given in the pattern.

The top is designed to have 10-15cm negative
ease. It includes instructions for optional short row bust shaping and optional made to measure waist shaping.

Gauge: 24 sts x 30 rows on 3.75mm needles in
stockinette = 10 x 10 cm

Yarn requirements:
70-80 (80-95) 95-110 (100-120) 110-130 (120-
140) g of Cardiff Cashmere Classic (100%
cashmere, 112m/25g)

Note that yarn requirements vary depending on
whether or not you add the bust and waist
shaping. There’s alternative yarn suggestions in the pattern.

Other things you are going to need: 3.75mm circular needle (e.g. 80cm), 3.5mm circular needle for ribbing, removable stitch markers, tapestry needle