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XXS (XS, S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
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Bust circumference: 66 (72, 78, 90) (102, 114, 126) (138, 150, 156) cm / 26 (28.25, 30.75, 35.5) (40.25, 45, 49.5) (54.25, 59, 61.5)”.
Length from underarm to hem: 30 (30, 31, 31) (31, 31, 36) (36, 36, 36) cm / 11.75 (11.75, 12.25, 12.25) (12.25, 12.25, 14.25) (14.25, 14.25, 14.25)”.
The Sour Candy Top is designed with 0–10 cm / 0–4” of negative ease for a close fit. Choose a size that is 0–10 cm / 0–4” smaller than your bust measurement, as the knitted fabric will naturally stretch when worn.
Sample in size S, Kika has a bust of approx. 88 cm / 35”.
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20 sts x 33 rows / rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm / US4 needles, after blocking.
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3.5 mm / US4: circular needles 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body.
3 mm / US2 circular needles for rib hem and i-cords, DPN for i-cord.
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Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or scrap yarn.
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The top can be worked in a Sport or DK weight yarn, or by holding two strands of fingering weight yarn together.
You’ll need approx:
420 (420, 420, 480) (540, 600, 640) (670, 720, 780) m / 460 (460, 460, 520) (590, 660, 700) (730, 790, 850) yds of sport or DK weight yarn
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840 (840, 840, 960) (1080, 1200, 1280) (1340, 1440, 1560) m / 920 (920, 920, 1050) (1180, 1310, 1400) (1470, 1570, 1710) yds of fingering weight yarn held double. -
175 (175, 175, 200) (225, 250, 265) (280, 300, 325) g of Sandnes Garn Line (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen - 110 m / 120 yds per 50 g) in color 4813 Pink Lilac.
Technique videos
Watch videos of the techniques used in the Sour Candy Top below
M1R = make one right
M1L = make one left
CDD = central double decrease
Yo = yarn over
3 sts passover
K2tog = knit 2 together
Ssk = slip, slip, knit
I-cord tutorial
Backwards Loop Cast-On method
How to weave in ends
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