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Valensole is a summer top with a deep V-neck at the front and back. It is worked from the bottom up until the underarm after which the front and back are worked separately. The straps are worked from the front details in double knitting and joined with the back details using a Kitchener stitch.

Size guide
The sizes 32 (34; 36; 38) (40; 42; 44) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 81,5 (86,5; 91,5; 96,5) (101,5; 106,5; 112) cm 32 (34; 36; 38) (40; 42; 44) inches.
This top is designed to have approx. 3 cm 1,2 inches of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 3 cm 1,2 inches larger in circumference than your bust measurement. For example, if you measure 91 cm 35,5 in around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body), you should knit a size 36. A size 36 top has a bust circumference of 94 cm 38 inches which in given example would give you 3 cm 1,2 inches of positive ease.

The model in the photos is wearing a size 34 and has a bust circumference of 86 cm 34 inches The top in the photo has 3 cm ¾ inch of positive ease.

You will need:
– yarn SIŪLAS Lithuanian Linen 3 ply (100% linen; 100 g – 600 m 3.5 oz – 656 yds) – yarn held double;
– knitting needles 3.5 mm US4 or other size to obtain gauge;
– stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or waste yarn;
– buttons