This cute Zen top and cosy Daya shorts form the Zendaya set , which is perfect for lounging in the summer. Contrasting colour stripes on the sides of the shorts and top’s body add a sporty feel. As a huge pop culture fan, Paula was inspired to design this set by the Hollywood actress Zendaya’s easy elegance.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Recommended ease: 0–2” / 0–5 cm of negative ease. (Sample is worn with positive ease)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 26.75 (30, 34, 36.75, 40.75) (42.25, 46.5, 50, 56.5, 62.25)“ / 68 (76.5, 86.5, 93.5, 103.5) (107.5, 118, 126.5, 143.5, 158) cm.
Length from Underarm to Hem: 10.25 (10.75, 11, 11.5, 11.75) (12.25, 12.25, 12.5, 13, 13)” / 26 (27, 28, 29, 30) (31, 31, 32, 33, 33) cm.Total
Length from Back Neck: 18.5 (19.75, 20.25, 21, 21) (22.75, 23.5, 24.25, 24.75, 26)“ / 47 (50, 51.5, 53.5, 53.5) (57.5, 60, 61.5, 63, 66) cm.
Crossback Width: 10.5 (10.5, 11.25, 11.25, 12.25) (12.25, 12.25, 13.25, 13.5, 14.5)” / 26.5 (26.5, 28.5, 28.5, 31) (31, 31, 33.5, 34.5, 36.5) cm.
Armhole Edging Circumference: 10.75 (12, 12.25, 13, 13.25) (14.5, 16, 16.5, 18, 19.75)“ / 27.5 (30.5, 31, 33, 33.5) (36.5, 40.5, 42, 45.5, 50) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Pinta by Pascuali (60 % RWS-certified extra-fine Merino, 20 % mulberry silk, 20 % ramie, 230 yds / 212 m – 50 g).MC: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins in the colourway 130 Agave.CC: 1 skein in the colourway 113 Peony.

Or 495 (550, 600, 655, 710) (820, 875, 930, 1150, 1315) yds / 450 (500, 550, 600, 650) (750, 800, 850, 1050, 1200) m (MC) and 220 yds / 200 m (CC) of fingering-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Cotton Merino by Knitting for Olive or Sunday by Sandnes Garn.

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm 16” / 40 cm and 24–32” / 60–80 cm circular needles.

Notions: Removable stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn.

GAUGE
22 sts x 28 rounds and rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

NOTES
The top is worked top-down, starting with square CC panels for the shoulders. Stitches are picked up from these for the front and back panels. The back panel is worked first and shaped with short rows and increases. Stitches are then picked up for the fronts, with neckline and armhole shaping, before the body is joined at the underarms. From there, the top is worked in the round down to the hem with CC stripes at the sides. The hem, neckline and armholes are all finished with neat i-cord edges.