Knitting Pattern - Bea Top by PetiteKnit

The Bea Top is knitted bottom-up. The body is worked in the round in stockinette stitch, then the work is divided into a front and back yoke, each worked separately flat in rows in stockinette stitch with decreases on each side. The top of the yoke is shaped with short rows to create an elegant boat neckline.

It is recommended to knit a swatch to determine the needle size that will give you the correct gauge. Be sure to wash your swatch before measuring, as the recommended yarns may relax after washing and wearing. Also note that the finished garment will grow a few centimeters after blocking and use; keep this in mind when choosing your size.

Size Guide

The Bea Top is designed with approximately 8 cm of negative ease, which means the finished garment is intended to be about 8 cm smaller than your bust circumference.

Sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) fit a bust circumference of:

• XXS: 75 to 80 cm
• XS: 80 to 85 cm
• S: 85 to 90 cm
• M: 90 to 95 cm
• L: 95 to 100 cm
• XL: 100 to 110 cm
• 2XL: 110 to 120 cm
• 3XL: 120 to 130 cm
• 4XL: 130 to 140 cm
• 5XL: 140 to 150 cm

Measure your bust circumference before starting to choose the appropriate size.

Example:
If your bust circumference is 90 cm, it is recommended to knit size S. The finished garment for this size measures 82 cm in bust circumference, providing approximately 8 cm of negative ease.

The model shown in the photos wears size XXS.

Available Sizes

XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

Finished Garment Bust Circumference

72 (77) 82 (87) 92 (102) 112 (122) 132 (142) cm

Total Length

48 (49) 50 (52) 55 (57) 59 (60) 62 (64) cm

(measured mid-back)

Gauge

20 stitches x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm

in stockinette stitch with 3.5 mm needles.

Needles

• Circular needle 3.5 mm (US 4)
• Cable 60 or 80 cm

Materials

Option 1

Trio 2 – Isager Yarn
(50 g = 175 m)

250 (250) 250-300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (450) 450-500 (500) g

Important: The pattern is knitted with two strands held together from start to finish. The quantities indicated represent the total amount of yarn needed.

Difficulty Level

★ ★ ★☆☆
Intermediate (3 out of 5)

Sample shown

The brown Bea Top is knitted with Isager's Trio 2, color Chestnut.