Talbot Top by Wool Orchid Studio

Talbot Top

Knitting
May 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
547 - 1640 yards (500 - 1500 m)
(XS, S, M)(L, XL, XXL)
English
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SIZES
(XS, S, M)(L, XL, XXL)
The sizes correspond with a bust circumference of (80-85, 85-90, 90-95)(95-100, 100-110, 110-120) cm or approx. (31.5-33.5, 33.5-35.5, 35.5-37.5)(37.5-39.5, 39.5-43.5, 43.5-47.25) inches.

MEASUREMENTS
The Talbot Top is designed to have 8-15 cm / 3-6 in. of positive ease. Below are the measurements of the finished garment. For a loose fit choose a size that is 8-15 cm / 3-6 in. larger than your bust circumference. Make sure to check your gauge to have an accurately sized top.

Bust circumference: (91, 97, 104)(112, 117, 127) cm / approx. (36, 38, 41)(44, 46, 50) in.
Body length from underarm: 33 cm / 13 in. (adjustable)
Sleeve circumference at top: (40, 40, 48)(53, 56, 60) cm / approx. (16, 16, 19)(21, 22, 24) in.
Sleeve length from underarm: (15, 15, 19)(19, 23, 23) cm / approx. (6, 6, 7.5)(7.5, 9, 9) in. (adjustable)

GAUGE
22 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette on 4mm needles.

NEEDLES
4mm 80-100cm circular needles
4mm 40cm circular needles
3mm 8-100cm circular needles

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, stitch holders, stitch markers, 10 buttons size of your choosing, needle and thread

YARN
This top is knit using a DK weight mohair/brushed alpaca. The sample uses Phildar Phil Chic in Nude & Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk in Bordeaux. You could also use a silk mohair held double.

You will need approx. (100, 100, 125)(150, 150, 175) g of colour A & (50, 50, 75)(75, 100, 100) g of colour B