Thalia top

Size: (XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)

Chest circumference: (79) 86 (91) 103 (108) 120 (126) 137 (149) cm

Length: (47) 48 (50) 52 (54) 56 (58) 60 (61) cm

Gauge: 21 stitches x 40 rows lace pattern on 3,5 mm needles =10 x 10 cm

Suggested needles: 3 mm and 2,5 mm (80 cm and 40 cm or 60 cm, or double-pointed needles)

Yarn: Tynn Line from Sandnes Garn (50 grams = 220 meters)

Yarn amount: (100) 100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) grams

The top in the photo is knitted in Tynn Line from Sandnes Garn in color code 1001.

PATTERN

The top is knitted from the top down in lace pattern. First the front and back pieces are knitted, then they are joined and worked in the round to the desired length. Finally, the i-cord bind-off and straps are knitted.

Size guide

A bust measurement of approximately (80) 85 (90) 95 (100) 110 (120) 130 (140) cm corresponds to size (XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL). The top has a positive ease of approx. 0-5 cm. This means that if you measure approx. 95 cm around the bust, you can knit size M. I measure 93 cm around the bust and have knitted size M. If you would like a more fitted top, knit a size closer to your bust measurement. Measure yourself before you start knitting.

Tynn Line stretches a little with wear, approx. 5-6 cm. After washing, it will return closer to its original measurements. The length of the top will stay roughly the same.

Feel free to knit a gauge swatch before you start to check that your gauge is correct. Note that the gauge is given after the top has been soaked. Make the swatch so that you become familiar with the chart before you begin knitting. You may want to cast on 28 stitches, so that you get 2 garter stitches on each side.