The Teva Top is knit from the bottom up, featuring a lace leaf motif and shoulder and side ties for an adjustable, comfortable fit. A built-in underlayer provides bust coverage, giving you the confidence to wear the top without a bra.
Originally designed as a crop top sitting just below the waist, the pattern also includes instructions for a longer version.
Perfect for sunny days on its own or layered under a jacket.

PATTERN INFO

Level: The main part is quite easy, even for beginners. The underlayer requires a bit more focus. The pattern includes video tutorials for all techniques, so if something is new to you, you can pick it up easily.

The pattern includes charts without written description, so you should know how to read them or be ready to know.

Sizes: The pattern includes 3 sizes to fit bust measurements of:

• 78-87 cm (31-34¼“)
• 88-96 cm (34¾-37¾“)
• 97-106 cm (38-41¾ “)

Each size is also available in two height ranges: 160-169 cm (5’3”-5’6”) and 170-180 cm (5’7”-5’11”).

Yarn:
For the Teva top, you will need two types of yarn:
for the main part yarn with a meterage of about 60–80 m (66–87 yds) per 50 g
for the underlayer yarn with a meterage of about 90–110 m (98–120 yds) per 50 g.

The top on the photos is knitted with Lamana Ica, 100% Cotton Pima, 50 g = 80 m (87 yds), color 0. For the underlayer was used Lamana Cosma, 60% Cotton, 40% Viscose, 50 g = 100 m (109 yds) in the same color 0.

Alternatives that will also work well for this pattern and allow you to use both yarns in the same shade:

• Sandnes Garn Tykk line for the top, and Sandnes Garn Line for the underlayer.
• Drops Paris for the top, and Drops Muskat for the underlayer.
• Lana Grossa Natural Cotton for the top, and Landlust Baumwolle for the underlayer.

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Needles and notions:

• 5.5 mm (US 9) & 4.5 mm (US 7) circulars, 80 cm (31½“) cable, for knitting; 3.5 mm (US 4) circular, 80 cm (31½”), for picking up sts
• Crochet hook 3.5 mm (US E-4), stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge over 10 cm (4”):

Using the yarn for the top:

• 16 sts x 20 r in the Stockinette stitch on 5.5 mm (US9) needles
• 17 sts x 20 in the Lace pattern on 5.5 mm (US9) needles

Using the yarn for the underlayer:

• 18 sts x 24 r in the Stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm (US7) needles