Soft Edges Top

This oversized top combines modern minimalist look with beautiful details. The curved hem and cropped length add a flattering silhouette to this versatile piece that can be worn as a slipover over a shirt or by itself as a summer top.

The work begins with shoulder and neckline shaping. The shoulder increases are worked in every round and the neckline is shaped with short rows for comfortable fit. When the necessary shoulder width is achieved, front and back are worked separately to the underarms and then joined for working in the round again. The hem is shaped with short rows and finished off with a ribbing. Aside from weaving in the yarn ends and blocking, this top needs no other finishing. The pattern includes a photo tutorial for the German short row technique.

PATTERN INFORMATION

SIZES

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

Bust circumference of the finished top: 41 ¼ (44 ¾, 49, 51 ¼, 53 ¼, 55 ½, 58 ¼, 61 ¾)” / 103 (112, 122.5, 128, 133.5, 138.5, 146, 154.5) cm.

To fit 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)” / 70 (80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140) cm bust.

Designed to be worn with approximately 5 ¾ - 13 ¼” / 14.5-33 cm of positive ease with gradually less ease in larger sizes for better fit; shown in size S.

YARN

approximately 680 (740, 815, 870, 940, 1000, 1085, 1155) yds / 625 (675, 745, 795, 860, 915, 990, 1060) m sport weight or light DK weight yarn. I recommend using yarns that have a nice drape.

Shown in Vuonue Pentti Kampalanka (70% finnish sheep wool, 30% tencel; 262 yds / 240 m per 100 g skein), undyed light grey.

Please note that the amounts are only an approximate.

NEEDLES

US 6 / 4 mm circular needles, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm or longer

US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm or longer

NOTIONS

·      stitch markers

·      row counter

·      spare needle or a stitch holder

·      tapestry needle for weaving in the yarn ends

GAUGE

22.5 sts and 31 rows in Stockinette stitch using larger needles = 4” / 10 cm washed and blocked.