Step-by-step video tutorial.

The Vivien Top is a gentle introduction to V-neck construction, designed for beginners. It’s worked in simple stockinette stitch, framed by broken rib edges.
It proves that even the most basic stitches can create something stylish and feminine — yes, even without lace, and yes, even if you’re new to garment knitting.

And if you’ve ever said, “I want to knit and actually wear my handknits,” this is exactly the kind of piece that will find its place in your everyday wardrobe.

♥ SKILL LEVEL. Don’t worry if you’re new to garment knitting. All of my patterns are designed with adventurous beginners in mind. As long as you’re comfortable with the knit and purl stitches and have tackled projects like scarves or hats, you have the skills to create this top.

Plus, I’ve filmed a helpful video tutorial to guide you through each step and boost your confidence!

♥ PATTERN: Instant download PDF file in both cm and inches. Additionally, I’ve prepared a Knitting Project Planner exclusively for this top, including a row counter.

♥ LANGUAGE: English, French, German (use ChatGPT to translate it into your native language).

♥ METHOD: Vivien top is knit from the top down, beginning with the shoulder straps.
Each back strap is worked flat and shaped with increases along the neckline and armhole.The armhole features a built-in broken rib edge. After joining both back pieces, the same steps are repeated for the front.
Once the front and back are complete, they are joined at the underarm, and the body is worked in the round. The top is finished with 1x1 ribbing and seamed at the shoulders.

♥ 11 SIZES: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL. Check out the chart on the photo to help you decide which size to choose.

This top is designed with approximately 4 cm / 1.5 in of negative ease to 4 cm / 1.5 in of positive ease. I am wearing size M (yellow), size S (rose), and is 168 cm / 5’6” tall with a 90 cm / 35.5 in bust circumference.

♥ YARN:
Sample 1 was worked in Drops “Belle” yarn (53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 14% Linen), 8 ply / DK/ worsted, 50 g/ 120 m or 1.8 oz/131 yards per skein, color 21 - Almond Rose).

Sample 2, shown in the tutorial, was worked in Svarta Fåret “Cecille” yarn (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen) 50 g/ 110 m or 1.8 oz/120 yards per skein, color 285034 - Yellow Hay).

You will need: 4-4-5-5-5-6-6-7-7-8-8 - 50 grams/1.8 oz skeins for your size in Drops “Belle”.
Or 475(XXS) -510(XS) -575(S) -630(M) -650(L) -745(XL) -785(2XL) -875(3XL) -915(4XL) -1010(5XL) -1048(6XL) yards.

22 Yarn options! Check the FREE DK yarn guide for this top!

♥ NEEDLES:
For bottom ribbing: 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles in 80 or 100 cm (31 or 40 in).
For the body: 4 mm (US 6) circular needles in 80 or 100 cm (31 or 40 in).

TAPESTRY NEEDLE - for weaving in ends.
STITCH MARKERS - to mark key sections.

♥ Gauge: 20 sts × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 inches) in stockinette stitch, on 4 mm (US 6) needles after blocking.

Create your own knit top and get compliments how talented you are!

♥ CORYRIGHT:
Please note that while you’re free to sell hand-knit items made using our patterns, proper credit must be given to the designer. However, sharing or selling the pattern itself, digitally or in print, is strictly prohibited.

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