{"product_id":"kit-de-tricot-liv-top-par-moreca-knit","title":"Knitting kit - Liv Top by Moreca knit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKnitting kit - Liv Top by Moreca knit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- you must purchase the pattern on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/liv-top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRavelry, see here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern available in French and English. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eThe Liv Top is knitted from the top down in stockinette stitch\u003c\/strong\u003e, starting with the left and right back sections, which are shaped using \u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eGerman short rows\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eOnce the front and back are complete, stitches are picked up for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eunderarms\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the body is knitted in the round down to the hem. The hem is knitted back and forth to create \u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eslits\u003c\/strong\u003e. Then, stitches are picked up along the neckline to knit a \u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eribbed standing collar\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finally, an \u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eapplied I-cord\u003c\/strong\u003e is knitted along the armhole edges for a neat finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eExamples of knitted projects can be found on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/strong\u003e under the hashtag \u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e#liv_top\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003egreen\u003c\/strong\u003e garment in the photo is made with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eCashmere Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e by Cardiff, color 579, size M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eXS \/ S \/ M \/ L \/ XL \/ 2XL \/ 3XL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eThe Liv Top has a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eregular fit\u003c\/strong\u003e and is designed to have approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e0-5 cm [0-2 inches] of positive ease\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eSizes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eXS \/ S \/ M \/ L \/ XL \/ 2XL \/ 3XL\u003c\/strong\u003e are designed to fit a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003ebust circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e of:\u003cbr data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e80-85 \/ 85-90 \/ 90-95 \/ 95-100 \/ 100-110 \/ 110-120 \/ 120-130 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e[31½-33½ \/ 33½-35½ \/ 35½-37½ \/ 37½-39½ \/ 39½-43¼ \/ 43¼-47¼ \/ 47¼-51¼ inches]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eBefore 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003eloose fit\u003c\/strong\u003e you desire. The diagram with the finished garment measurements can be helpful in deciding which size to knit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eFinished garment measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eBust circumference (A)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 85 \/ 90 \/ 95 \/ 100 \/ 110 \/ 120 \/ 130 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e[33½ \/ 35½ \/ 37½ \/ 39½ \/ 43¼ \/ 47¼ \/ 51¼ inches]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003eShort side (B)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50 \/ 51 \/ 52 \/ 53 \/ 54 \/ 55 \/ 56 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003e[19¾ \/ 20 \/ 20½ \/ 20¾ \/ 21¼ \/ 21¾ \/ 22 inches]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003eLong side (C)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 61 \/ 62 \/ 63 \/ 64 \/ 65 \/ 67 \/ 68 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003e[24 \/ 24½ \/ 24¾ \/ 25¼ \/ 25½ \/ 26½ \/ 26¾ inches]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2723\"\u003eSuggested yarn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2885\"\u003eCardiff\u003c\/strong\u003e (knitted with a single strand throughout the project):\u003cbr data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003e150\/150\/175\/200\/225\/225\/250 g \u003cstrong data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2990\"\u003eCashmere Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e, 25 g = 112 m [122 yds]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003eSuggested needles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3076\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3072\"\u003eCircular needles\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003e4 mm [US6] \/ 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3161\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3161\"\u003e3.5 mm [US4] \/ 40 cm [16 inches]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003e3 mm [US2½] \/ 40 cm [16 inches]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003eDouble-pointed needles\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3261\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3261\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3261\"\u003e3.5 mm [US4] (optional)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3283\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003eStitch markers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maillerie.ca\/products\/put-your-stitches-on-hold-petiteknit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=put+your+stitch\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003ePut your stitches on Hold\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003eTapestry needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3423\"\u003eGauge (after washing and blocking)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3702\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003e23 stitches x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3495\"\u003estockinette stitch\u003c\/strong\u003e on 4 mm [US6] needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3619\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3619\"\u003e28 stitches x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3591\"\u003e1x1 ribbing\u003c\/strong\u003e on 3 mm [US2½] needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3702\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3702\"\u003e23 rows = 10 cm [4 inches] in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3673\"\u003eI-cord\u003c\/strong\u003e technique on 3.5 mm [US4] needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3717\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/strong\u003e: make a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3747\"\u003eswatch\u003c\/strong\u003e and ensure the gauge matches the one indicated. If you don't achieve the correct gauge with the suggested needles, adjust the needle size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3920\" data-end=\"3934\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3935\" data-end=\"3960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3935\" data-end=\"3958\"\u003eINTERMEDIATE ★★★☆☆\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kit de tricot - Moreca Knit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42951359823955,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3097\/6590\/files\/Liv_Top_Knitting_Pattern_11_medium2_1.jpg?v=1755108185","url":"https:\/\/maillerie.ca\/en\/products\/kit-de-tricot-liv-top-par-moreca-knit","provider":"La Maillerie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}