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Accordion Top

Accordion Top

$6.50Price
PDF Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty:  Intermediate 
 
Accordion top is a loose fit summer top inspired by musical instrument, accordion. This airy garment features continuous vertical stripes with wide-narrow transitions, integrated body and large sleeves, front & back v-neck and 2-color wide ribbing trim.
 
Accordion top is worked from center to sides in stockinette stitch in one piece.
 
SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4) 
 
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS 
Bust Circumference:  90-95 (105-110) 120-125 (135-140) cm
[35.4-37.4 (41.3-43.3) 47.2-49.2 (53.1-55.1) inches] 
NOTE:  List a range of bust circumstances because there is no clear definition of body and sleeve opening from integrated design.
 
Overall Length :  50 (52) 56 (58) cm
[19.6 (20.5) 22 (22.8) inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
3 mm [US 2.5] circular needles (80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches] )
4 mm [US 6] circular needles (80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
 
KNITTING DENSITY (AFTER BLOCKING)
In stockinette stitch using 4 mm [US 6] needles w/ main color
20 sts x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] 
In 2-color ribbing stitch (k2, p2) using 3 mm [US 2.5] needles
32 sts x 30 rounds = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
     
    SIZE GUIDE
    The top is intended for a relaxing fit with approx. 5-10 cm [2-4 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 5-10 cm [2-4 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. But in general, it will appear to be more oversized because of the integrated body and sleeve design.
     
    For which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite loose fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly. In between sizes, it is recommended to choose the closer size.
     
    Photo demonstrates a typical XS/S with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size 1 with approx. 2-7 cm [0.79-2.8 inches] positive ease. But it has a more oversized wearing effect.
     
    SUGGESTED MATERIALS 
    Main Color Yarn
    150 (150) 200 (200) gr.        
    Isager, Hor Organic, 50 gr. / 178 m - Camel
    100 (100) 100 (100) gr.        
    Isager, Trio, 50 gr. / 350 m - Camel
     
    Contrast Color Yarn
    50 (50) 50 (50) gr.        
    Isager, Silk Mohair, 25 gr. / 212 m - Col. 0
     
    Knit the top with 1 strand of Hor and 1 strand of trio held together.
     
    Yarn Alternatives
    Main Color: 
    2 strands of any light fingering to fingering weight yarn
    Contrast Color: 
    1 strand of any lace to light fingering weight yarn
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