Knitting kit - Liv Top by Moreca knit

Knitting kit - Liv Top by Moreca knit

Pattern not included - you must purchase the pattern on Ravelry, see here. 

Pattern available in French and English. 

The Liv Top is knitted from the top down in stockinette stitch, starting with the left and right back sections, which are shaped using German short rows. Then, stitches are picked up for the neckline, and the back sections are joined to knit the back in one piece. Stitches are then picked up to knit the left and right front sections separately with increases at the neckline, before being joined to continue the front in one piece.

Once the front and back are complete, stitches are picked up for the underarms, and the body is knitted in the round down to the hem. The hem is knitted back and forth to create slits. Then, stitches are picked up along the neckline to knit a ribbed standing collar. Finally, an applied I-cord is knitted along the armhole edges for a neat finish.

Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag #liv_top.

• The green garment in the photo is made with Cashmere Classic by Cardiff, color 579, size M.

Sizes

XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL

The Liv Top has a regular fit and is designed to have approximately 0-5 cm [0-2 inches] of positive ease, slightly reduced for larger sizes to ensure a more comfortable fit. This means that the garment measurements will be approximately 0-5 cm [0-2 inches] larger than your actual bust circumference.

Sizes XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of:
80-85 / 85-90 / 90-95 / 95-100 / 100-110 / 110-120 / 120-130 cm
[31½-33½ / 33½-35½ / 35½-37½ / 37½-39½ / 39½-43¼ / 43¼-47¼ / 47¼-51¼ inches]

Before starting, measure yourself to determine the correct size. For example, if your bust circumference is 92 cm [36¼ inches], you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose the one that corresponds to the loose fit you desire. The diagram with the finished garment measurements can be helpful in deciding which size to knit.

Finished garment measurements

Bust circumference (A): 85 / 90 / 95 / 100 / 110 / 120 / 130 cm
[33½ / 35½ / 37½ / 39½ / 43¼ / 47¼ / 51¼ inches]

Short side (B): 50 / 51 / 52 / 53 / 54 / 55 / 56 cm
[19¾ / 20 / 20½ / 20¾ / 21¼ / 21¾ / 22 inches]

Long side (C): 61 / 62 / 63 / 64 / 65 / 67 / 68 cm
[24 / 24½ / 24¾ / 25¼ / 25½ / 26½ / 26¾ inches]

Suggested yarn

Cardiff (knitted with a single strand throughout the project):
150/150/175/200/225/225/250 g Cashmere Classic, 25 g = 112 m [122 yds]

Suggested needles

Circular needles:

• 4 mm [US6] / 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches]

• 3.5 mm [US4] / 40 cm [16 inches]

• 3 mm [US2½] / 40 cm [16 inches]

Double-pointed needles:

• 3.5 mm [US4] (optional)

Accessories

• Stitch markers

• Put your stitches on Hold 

• Tapestry needle

Gauge (after washing and blocking)

• 23 stitches x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US6] needles

• 28 stitches x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in 1x1 ribbing on 3 mm [US2½] needles

• 23 rows = 10 cm [4 inches] in I-cord technique on 3.5 mm [US4] needles

Important: make a swatch and ensure the gauge matches the one indicated. If you don't achieve the correct gauge with the suggested needles, adjust the needle size.

Difficulty

INTERMEDIATE ★★★☆☆