The Tomo Top is a flirty, tie-back halter perfect for summer days and warm nights. Knit in cool, breathable cotton, it features a deep V neckline, long ribbed ties at the neck, and clean stockinette shaping that hugs the body with just the right amount of negative ease. Designed with a playful Y2K aesthetic in mind, this top is perfect on its own or styled with low-rise jeans, mini skirts, or layered accessories. Worked flat through the straps and neckline before joining in the round, it’s a fun and satisfying knit that’s easy to customize for your ideal fit and length.

Difficulty Level: Confident Beginner

Sizing:
This top is designed to fit with 4-6 inches/ 10-16 cm negative ease for actual bust measurements of:
28-30 in / 71-76 cm (32-34 in / 81-86 cm) 36-38 in / 91.5 -96.5 cm, 40-42 in / 101.5-106.5 cm (44-46 in / 111.5-117 cm) 48-50 in / 122-127 cm, 52-54 in / 132-137 cm (56-58 in / 142-147 cm) 60-62 in / 152-158 cm

To help you choose your size accurately, the finished bust measurements by size are as follows:
24.5 in / 62 cm (28 in / 72 cm) 32.5 in / 83 cm,
36.5 in / 93 cm (40.5 in / 103 cm) 45 in / 114 cm
49 in / 124 cm (53 in / 134 cm) 57 in / 144 cm

Materials Needed:
Yarn:
125g / 290y / 265m (140g / 325y/ 296m) 155g / 355y / 325m,
168g / 390y / 357m (182g / 425y / 389m) 196g / 455y / 416m,
205g / 475y / 435m (225g / 520y / 475m) 250g / 580y / 530m

Sirdar Cotton DK (100% cotton; 232 yd/212 m per 100g skein)
OR
Drops Muscat (100% cotton; 109 yd/ 100m per 50g skein)
Or similar weight yarn

Needles:
US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles with a 16” or 24” cord, or size needed to obtain gauge. Cord length is dependent on the circumference of your work. You want your cord to be several inches shorter than the garment so that the stitches can move around the cord smoothly.

Optional: spare needles for i-cord edging
Notions:
Stitch markers, Tapestry needle, Waste yarn or stitch holders

Skills required:
Working in the round and flat
Long-tail cast on
Applied i-cord