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YARN Cecilia (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen, stitches evenly spaced around the openings, you can
120 yd/110 m = 50 g) divide the piece into four segments and divide the
ALTERNATE YARN SUGGESTIONS total number of stitches by 4. Then, pick up the
Soft Lama (100% baby llama, 109 yd/100 m / 50 g) number of stitches needed for each section.
GAUGE Approx. 19 sts x 29 rows/rnds in stockinette
on larger size needles = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm.
Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge if BODY
necessary.
With larger size short circular, CO 58 (58, 60, 60, 62,
SIZES XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
GARMENT POSITIVE EASE Approx. 4-6 in / 10-15 cm 62, 64, 64) sts with your regular cast-on. Pm between
GARMENT CHEST Approx. 37½ (39, 42¼, 45¼, 49¼, sts 4 and 5 and between sts 6 and 7 on each side of
54, 58¾, 63½) in / 95 (99, 107, 115, 125, 137, 149, the piece. Change to longer circular when sts no
161) cm longer fit around short needle.
GARMENT LENGTH Approx. 18¼ (18½, 19, 19¼, 20½,
21, 21¼, 22) in / 46 (47, 48, 49, 52, 53, 54, 56) cm Shape back neck:
YARN AMOUNTS AND COLORS Approx. 250 (270, 290,
Shape back neck, working back and forth. New sts are
330, 350, 400, 430, 490) g (color 285272, Illusion
cast on at the end of every row (the first row = WS).
Blue)
NEEDLES U. S. size 1.5 / 2.5 mm: 32 in / 80 cm circular Increases are made at the markers, only on the RS.
(neckband and armhole edgings are worked with
magic loop); U. S. size 6 / 4 mm: 16 and 32 in / 40 and Row 1 (WS): Purl across.
80 cm circulars Row 2 (RS): Knit to next marker, M1Rf, slm, k1, M1Lb,
NOTIONS 4 stitch markers, measuring tape, tapestry M1Rf, k1, slm, M1Lb*; rep *-* once more, knit to end
needle for weaving in ends of row, CO 3 new sts.
DESIGNER Maria Bergman
Row 3 (WS): Purl to end of row, CO 3 new sts.
Row 4 (RS): Knit to next marker, M1Rf, slm, k1, M1Lb,
A simple cropped top which looks good on almost
knit to 1 st before next marker, M1Rf, k1, slm, M1Lb*;
everyone. This one features fine details at the
rep *-* once more, knit to end of row, CO 3 new sts.
shoulders and edgings. The lower edge has a divided
Row 5: Purl to end of row, CO 3 new sts.
hem that is a bit longer at the back. Of course, you
can adjust the top for the length you want. If you do, Repeat Rows 4-5, 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) more times.
don’t forget that you’ll need extra yarn. To insure that
the garment will hold its shape, you need to block it There are now a total of 128 (128, 144, 144, 160, 160,
out rather severely to given measurements while it is 162, 162) sts, divided as follows:
still damp.
Back: 56 (56, 60, 60, 64, 64, 66, 66) sts
STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES Each shoulder: 12 (12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 16, 16) sts
Front: 48 (48, 56, 56, 64, 64, 64, 64) sts
M1Lb = Increase 1 left from the back: Lift left side of
stitch loop from the back of the raglan stitch in Row 6: *Knit to next marker, M1Rf, slm, knit to next
previous round onto left needle. Knit stitch loop. marker, slm, M1Lb*; rep *-* once more, knit to end of
M1Rf = Increase 1 right from the front: Lift right side row. CO 8 (8, 4, 4, 0, 0, 2, 2) sts at end of row and pm
of stitch loop from the front of the raglan stitch in for BOR.
previous round onto left needle. Knit stitch through
back loop. The top is now worked in the round and the increases
Tips for picking up stitches for the neck and armhole will be made on every rnd and in “the same” stitch.
bands: If you find it difficult to pick up and knit This means that the number of shoulder sts won’t
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increase, but, instead, the increases will lie towards WORK SPLIT HEM
the front/back.
Now it’s time to divide the body for the hem. The hem
There are now a total of 140 (140, 152, 152, 164, 164, is worked back and forth over the back from BOR to
168, 168) sts, divided as follows: the next marker and then back and forth over the
front on the rem sts. All rows (except for the first one)
Back: 58 (58, 62, 62, 66, 66, 68, 68) sts begin with the first st slipped purlwise with yarn held
Each shoulder: 12 (12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 16, 16) sts in front of the needle. Rows end with a knit st at end
Front: 58 (58, 62, 62, 66, 66, 68, 68) sts of row.
Row 7: *Knit to next marker, M1Rf, slm, knit to next Set-up Row: Purl to next marker. Change to smaller
marker, slm, M1Lb*; rep *-* once more, knit to end of size circular before beginning the ribbing.
row. Row 1 (WS): Sl 1 purlwise wyf, *p2, k2*; rep *-* until 3
sts rem, p2, k1; turn.
Repeat Row 7: 16 (18, 18, 20, 20, 28, 30, 35) more Row 2 (RS): Sl 1 purlwise wyf, *k2, p2*; rep *-* until 3
times. sts rem, k2, k1; turn.
There should now be 92 (96, 100, 104, 108, 124, 130,
140) sts each for front and back and 12 (12, 14, 14, Repeat rows 1-2, 13 more times.
16, 16, 16, 16) sts for each shoulder.
Work Row 1 once more. BO in ribbing with larger size
DIVIDE FOR ARMHOLES needles.
Work the hem on the front the same way. Begin with
The shoulder sts are bound off on the next rnd. a purl row on RS, change to smaller size needle and
work Rows 1-2 a total of 11 times.
Part 1: *Knit to next marker, BO the sts between Work Row 1 once more. BO in ribbing with larger size
markers*; rep *-* once more. Do not knit to end of rnd, needle.
but stop after the last bound-off shoulder st.
NECKBAND
Now work back and forth to shape the armholes.
Begin by working the front and then the back before With smaller size circular, beginning at center back,
finally joining the pieces at the underarms. If you pick up and knit 104 (104, 108, 108, 112, 112, 116,
want, you can place the back sts on a holder while 116) sts evenly spaced around neckline.
you work the front, although you could just leave the
back sts on the circular if you prefer. Join and purl 1 rnd. Work 6 rnds k2, p2 ribbing and
then BO loosely with same size needle. Cut yarn.
Part 2: Work front back and forth in stockinette for 36
(38, 40, 44, 47, 50, 55, 58) rows and cut yarn. Place
ARMHOLE BANDS
these sts on hold and place back sts on needle. Work
back with the same number of rows as for front, With smaller size circular, beginning at center of
beginning with a knit row. underarm, pick up and knit 92 (96, 100, 104, 108, 112,
114, 116) sts evenly spaced around armhole.
On the next row, you’ll join the two pieces at
underarms. Join and purl 1 rnd. Work 6 rnds k2, p2 ribbing and
then BO loosely with same size needle. Cut yarn.
Part 3: Knit across back. CO 4 (4, 4, 4, 8, 8, 10, 12) sts
for underarm, knit across front, CO 4 (4, 4, 4, 8, 8, 10,
FINISHING
12) sts for underarm = 192 (200, 208, 216, 232, 264,
280, 304) sts for body. Pm at center of underarm sts Weave in all ends neatly on WS. Dampen top,
at each side. BOR is now under left armhole. preferably from a spray bottle. Gently press out
excess water by rolling top in a towel. On a dry towel,
Part 4: Knit around for 50 (53, 54, 50, 49, 56, 56, 54) lay top flat to dry, patting it out to finished
rnds. measurements.
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Tips & shortcuts Abbreviations
TO AVOID QUESTIONS KNITTING
Before you begin knitting, read through the pattern. alt = alternately, approx. = approximately, beg =
begin, bl = back loop, BO = bind off, BOR = beginning
STITCH COUNT of row/round, cc = contrasting color, cn = cable
needle, CO = cast on, col = color, cont = continue, dec
Always knit or crochet a gauge swatch as = decrease, dpn(s) = double-pointed needles, EOR =
recommended in the pattern. If your stitch count end of row/round, fl = front loop, g st = garter stitch,
doesn’t match the gauge given in the pattern, try inc = increase, k1f&b = knit in front and back loop of
again with larger or smaller needles or hook. If your same stitch, k = knit (stitch), k2tog = knit two stitches
gauge doesn’t match that in the pattern, your item together (right-slanting decrease), kw = knitwise, LH =
will not be the correct size or shape. left hand needle, m = marker, mm = millimeters, mc =
main color, p = purl (stitch), patt = pattern, pm = place
HIGHLIGHT marker, pw = purlwise, rep = repeat, rnd(s) =
round/rounds, RH = right hand needle, RM = remove
Highlight the size you will knit or crochet throughout the
marker, RS = right side, sl = slip, sl m = slip marker,
pattern to make it easier to follow the instructions.
ssk = slip, slip, knit, st(s) = stitches, St st =
stockinette/stocking stitch, tog = together, WS =
CHARTS wrong side, wyib = with yarn in back, wyif = with yarn
in front, yo = yarn over
It will be easier to follow a chart if you mark your row
with a ruler and magnetic board or sticky note.
CROCHETING
EASE approx. = approximately, beg = begin, bl = back loop,
ch = chain stitch, col = color, cont = continue, dc =
The amount of ease included in our garments varies
double crochet, dec = decrease, dtr = double treble
depending on the type and shape of the garment. To
crochet, fl = front loop, hdc = half double crochet, htr
determine the right size, we recommend that you first
= half treble crochet, inc = increase, m = marker, mc =
measure your body. Then you can calculate the
main color, rep = repeat, rnd/rnds = round/rounds, RS
garment size depending on how much ease you want
= right side, sc = single crochet, sl st = slip stitch, sts =
the garment to have. The schematics for each piece
stitches, tog = together, tr = treble crochet, tr tr =
show all the garment measurements.
triple treble crochet, WS = wrong side, yo = yarn over
TWO-COLOR STRANDED KNITTING
When knitting more than 3-4 stitches of the same
color, twist the color strands around each other on
the wrong side to avoid long strands or “floats” on the
back. If the yarns need to be twisted on several
rows/rounds, make sure you do not stack the twists in
the same place to prevent the yarns from showing
through on the right side.
TIPS FÖR HAND DYED YARN
Make sure you have enough yarn to complete your project.
The colors may vary from time to time. To get a smooth
color mix, you can alternate between two skeins: knit two
rows from one and two rows from another skein.
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