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Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 70.5 (75.5) 80 (84.5) 89.5 (94) 99 (103.5) cm / 28 (30) 32 (34) 36 (37.5) 39.5 (41.5)”.
Length from upper back edge to hem: 29 (31) 32 (34) 34 (36) 36 (38) cm / 11.5 (12) 12.5 (13.5) 13.5 (14) 14 (15)”.
Strap width: 2.5 cm / 1”.
Strap length: Adjustable.
The design is intended to have quite a bit of negative ease around the bust, so choose the size that is 8-12 cm / 3-4.5” smaller than your bust circumference for a tight fit. The fabric is very stretchy, so it’s going to adapt to your body but remember to do a gauge swatch first to check which needle size you need to get the correct measurements.
Sample in size S, Kika has a bust of approx. 87 cm / 34.25”.
Gauge:
17 sts x 28 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in St st in the round on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles, after blocking.
Needles:
4.5 mm (US 7) 60-80 cm / 24-32” circular needle and 4 mm (US 6) DPNs or circular needles for straps (you only need a set of 2 DPNs for the straps).4 mm (US 6) circular needle 60 - 100 cm / 24 - 40” for body.
Notions:
Stitch marker, tapestry needle.
Suggested yarns:
150 (165) 200 (225) 250 (275) 300 (325) g of Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit (100% cotton - 180 m/ 197 yds per 50 g) in color Natur 1012 or Pudderrosa 3511.
The top is worked holding 2 strands of cotton yarn together.
Watch the step-by-step Oh La La Top knitting tutorial 👆