Knitting Kit - Chantal Top by Moreca knit

Knitting kit - Chantal Top by Moreca knit

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

Pattern available in English.

The Chantal Top is knitted top-down in mosaic stitch (slip stitch).
The knitting begins with the left and right back pieces, knitted separately. Then, stitches are picked up for the back neckline, and these sections are joined to continue knitting the back flat.

Next, stitches are picked up to knit the left front and right front separately. After that, stitches are picked up for the front neckline and joined to knit the front flat. Once these parts are complete, stitches are picked up for the underarms, and the knitting is joined in the round to work the body.

Then, stitches are divided in half, and the front and back are knitted separately to form the side slits. Finally, stitches are picked up around the neckline and armholes to knit a 2x2 rib in the round, which is then folded inwards and secured on the wrong side.

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

• The light garment in the picture is made with Hør Silke col.100 by Gepard, size M.

• The dark garment in the picture is made with Hør Silke col.590 by Gepard, size S.

Sizes

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

The Chantal Top has a regular fit and is designed to have approximately 5 cm [2 inches] of positive ease. This means that the garment measurements will be approximately 5 cm [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 you begin, measure yourself to determine the correct size. For example, if your bust circumference is 92 cm [36½ inches], you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose the size based on the desired loose fit. The finished garment measurements diagram can help decide which size to knit.

Finished Garment Measurements

Bust circumference: 88 / 93 / 98 / 104 / 109 / 120 / 129 cm
[34¾ / 36½ / 38½ / 41 / 43 / 47¼ / 50¾ inches]

Length: 58 / 59 / 60 / 61 / 63 / 65 / 67 cm
[22¾ / 23¼ / 23½ / 24 / 24¾ / 25½ / 26½ inches]

Suggested Yarn

250 / 250 / 300 / 300 / 350 / 350 / 400 g Hør Silke by Gepard Garn, 50 g = 175 m [191 yds]

Suggested Needles

Circular needles:

• 4 mm [US6] / 40, 80 or 100 cm [16, 32 or 40 inches]

• 3.5 mm [US4] / 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches]

• 2.5 mm [US1½] / 40, 80 or 100 cm [16, 32 or 40 inches]

Notions

• Stitch markers

• Scrap yarn or stitch holder

• Fine and smooth contrasting yarn of approx. 10 m [11 yds]

• Tapestry needle

Gauge (after washing and blocking)

• 30 stitches x 44 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in mosaic stitch on 4 mm [US6] needles

• 30 stitches x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in 2x2 rib on 2.5 mm [US1½] needles

Important: make a swatch and make sure the gauge matches the one indicated. Adjust needle size if necessary.

Difficulty

INTERMEDIATE ★★★☆☆