Lola Top
The Lola Top has an elegant square neckline and wide shoulder straps which gives the top that certain effortlessly chic movie-star-on-holiday vibe. The alternating coloured stripes combined with the 1 x 2 broken rib stitch create a classical yet interesting texture which is both fun and easy to work.
The top is worked in 100% cotton yarn top down, first the upper front and back are worked separately back and forth. Then the two pieces are joined together on a circular needle and worked in the round and finished with a wide 1 x 1 rib hem. Lastly, stitches are picked up along the armholes and new stitches will be cast on for the shoulder straps.
Difficulty: Advanced Easy ★★☆☆
Pattern available in: English
View the pattern on Ravelry.
The Lola Top has an elegant square neckline and wide shoulder straps which gives the top that certain effortlessly chic movie-star-on-holiday vibe. The alternating coloured stripes combined with the 1 x 2 broken rib stitch create a classical yet interesting texture which is both fun and easy to work.
The top is worked in 100% cotton yarn top down, first the upper front and back are worked separately back and forth. Then the two pieces are joined together on a circular needle and worked in the round and finished with a wide 1 x 1 rib hem. Lastly, stitches are picked up along the armholes and new stitches will be cast on for the shoulder straps.
Difficulty: Advanced Easy ★★☆☆
Pattern available in: English
View the pattern on Ravelry.
The Lola Top has an elegant square neckline and wide shoulder straps which gives the top that certain effortlessly chic movie-star-on-holiday vibe. The alternating coloured stripes combined with the 1 x 2 broken rib stitch create a classical yet interesting texture which is both fun and easy to work.
The top is worked in 100% cotton yarn top down, first the upper front and back are worked separately back and forth. Then the two pieces are joined together on a circular needle and worked in the round and finished with a wide 1 x 1 rib hem. Lastly, stitches are picked up along the armholes and new stitches will be cast on for the shoulder straps.
Difficulty: Advanced Easy ★★☆☆
Pattern available in: English
View the pattern on Ravelry.
Watch the Lola Top step-by-step video tutorial here
Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 63.5 (73.5) 80 (96.5) 103.5 (110) 123.5 (130) cm / 25.25 (29.25) 32 (37.75) 41.25 (44) 49.25 (52)”.
Length from underarm to hem: 31.5 (31.5) 31.5 (31.5) 34 (34) 36 (36) cm / 12.5 (12.5) 12.5 (12.5) 13.5 (13.5) 14.5 (14.5)”.
Shoulder strap width: 3.5 cm / 1.5” all sizes.
The design is intended to have quite a bit of negative ease because the 1 x 2 broken rib stitch fabric is very stretchy and will adapt over your body. Choose the size that is 8-14 cm / 3-5.5” smaller than your bust circumference for a good fit.
Sample in size S, Kika has a bust of approx. 87 cm / 34.25”.
Gauge:
18 sts x 26 rows/rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in 1 x 2 broken rib stitch using 4 mm (US 6) needle and holding two strands of cotton together, after blocking.
Needles:
3 mm (US 2.5) circular needle 40 - 60 cm / 16 -2 4” for shoulder straps and rib hems.
4 mm (US 6) circular needle 60 - 100 cm / 24 - 40” for body.
Notions:
Stitch marker, 4 mm (US 6) crochet hook for shoulder strap cast-on, tapestry needle.
Suggested yarns:
MC: 125 (150) 175 (200) 225 (275) 300 (325) g of Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit (100% cotton - 180 m/ 197 ydsper 50 g) in color Natur 1012 or Almond 3011.
CC: 50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (100) 125 (125) g of Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit (100% cotton - 180 m/ 197 yds per 50g) in color Chili 3528 or Warm Yellow 3524.
The top is worked by holding two strands of cotton together.
Watch the step-by-step Lola Top knitting tutorial 👆
