Twiggy Top by Anna Enge

Twiggy Top

Knitting
May 2026
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
= Fingering (14 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
1912 - 3263 yards (1748 - 2984 m)
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) XXXL
English Norwegian
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A minimalist top with beautiful details

Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) XXXL

Yarn
Isager Spinni
150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) 250 g
+
Isager Silk Mohair
100 (100) 100 (125) 125 (150) 150 g

Needles
3 mm, 80 cm| US 2.5,32” circular needle
3.5 mm, 40 and 80 cm  | US 4, 16 32” circular needles

Gauge per 10 cm | 4 inches
Ribbing on 3.5 mm needles, before blocking: 24 sts / 32 rows
Ribbing on 3.5 mm needles, after blocking: 21 sts / 30 rows

Measurements, lying flat after blocking
Width below sleeves: 48 (52) 56 (60) 64 (68) 72 cm | 18.9 (20.5) 22 (23.6) 25.2 (26.8) 28.3”
Full length: 56 (58) 60 (63) 68 (70) 73 cm | 22 (22.8) 23.6 (24.8) 26.8 (27.6) 28.7”

Size guide
The ease is approximately 15 cm in the smaller sizes and decreases slightly as the sizes increase. Ribbing is very stretchy, and gauge can vary between 19 and 24 sts per 10 cm | 4 inches depending on how much you block the garment. Tips for a less snug neckline are included in the pattern.

Construction
Worked from the top down with increases along the shoulder line. Short rows are worked to shape the neckline. After completing the increases, the front and back are worked separately, with decreases to shape the short sleeves. The front and back are then worked together in the round.

Techniques
Italian cast-on (optional)
Short rows / turns
Increase to the right and left
Decrease to the right and left
Italian bind-off

Skill level
elementary | easy | experienced | expert