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Xyra is a lightweight and versatile top designed for everyday wear. The name is inspired by the small “xx” details featured in the yoke pattern, adding a subtle touch of character to an otherwise simple silhouette. It is worked seamlessly from the top down in fingering weight yarn, making it easy to customize length and fit as you go.

The pattern includes two options to suit different seasons and preferences:
– a lace version with short sleeves and an open structure, ideal for warmer weather, and
– a textured version with long sleeves and a more closed fabric, offering extra warmth for cooler days.
Both versions can also be made with a shorter yoke - perfect if you prefer a neater fit, especially in smaller sizes. The instructions include a simple note on how to adjust this.

The ease across sizes is 15 cm/6”.
The picture shows size 3.

YARN:
SHORT SLEEVE VERSION: BALANCE by Atelier Zitron, fingering weight (60% merino extrafine, 40% tencel), 200 m/219 yds in 50 Gr
Grams: 210 (230, 255, 285, 305) (330, 355, 375, 410)
Meters: 840 (920, 1020, 1140, 1220) (1320, 1420, 1500, 1640)
Yards: 920 (1005, 1115, 1250, 1335) (1445, 1555, 1645, 1795)
I used color No. 24 (berry light)

LONG SLEEVE VERSION: MERINO COTTON by Austermann, fingering weight (55% merino, 45% cotton), 230 m/252 yds in 50 Gr
Grams: 230 (250, 275, 305, 325) (350, 370, 395, 425)
Meters: 1060 (1150, 1265, 1405, 1495) (1610, 1700, 1815, 1955)
Yards: 1160 (1260, 1385, 1535, 1640) (1765, 1865, 1990, 2140)
I used color No. 11 (muskat)

NEEDLES:
• 2.5 mm/U.S. size 1.5 80 cm/32” circular needles
• 2.5 mm/U.S. size 1.5 dpns or your preferred needles for knitting small circumference in the round (neck)
• 3.0 mm/U.S. size 2.5 80 cm/32” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• 3.0 mm/U.S. size 2.5 circular needles or your preferred needles for knitting small circumference in the round (sleeves)

NOTIONS:
• stitch holders or waste yarn
• cable needle
• markers
• tapestry needle or crochet hook to weave in ends and for bind off

GAUGE:
24 sts/34 RNDs = 10 cm/4” square in stockinette stitch on 3.0 mm/U.S. size 2.5 needles after blocking

SIZES:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
to fit chest circumference: 70 (80, 90, 100, 110) (120, 130, 140, 150) cm/28 (32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60)“

FINISHED CHEST MEASUREMENT:
85 (95, 105, 115, 125) (135, 145, 155, 165) cm /34 (38, 42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 62, 66)”

PATTERN NOTES:
• The top is worked in one piece top down.
• You start with the circular yoke according to the charts (written instructions for the charts are also provided).
• After the yoke, you separate the sleeves and the body, add length to the upper back with short rows for neck shaping, then continue working the sleeves and the body separately.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• basics (knit/purl, increase/decrease)
• working in the round
• working from a chart (written instructions are also provided)