California Top

Sizes: XS [S] M [L] XL [2X] 3X [4X] 5X
UK 6 [8] 10 [12] 14 [16] 18 [20] 22
US 2 [4] 6 [8] 10 [12] 14 [16] 18

Finished bust circumference:
75 [85] 95 [105] 115 [125] 135 [145] 155 cm;
29.5" [33.5"] 37.5" [41.25”] 45.25” [49.25"] 53" [57"] 61".
Note: the dress has zero ease around the bust.

Finished waist:
61 [68] 78 [88] 98 [107] 117 [120] 128 cm;
24" [26.75"] 30.75" [34.5"] 38.5" [42"] 46" [47.25"] 50.5"

Finished length:
46 [47] 49 [50] 52 [53] 54 [55] 56 cm;
18.25" [18.5"] 19.25" [19.75"] 20.5" [21"] 21.25" [21.5"] 22"

Sizing note: I recommend choosing the size closest to your bust measurement. The dress is knit top-down, and you can adjust the amount of decreases you do for the waist.

Construction: The bust triangles are knit flat, and then joined to work in the round for the body.

Needles:
4.5 mm (US 7) 80-100 cm (31"-40") circular needles;
4.5 mm DPNs;
3.5 mm (US 4) 80-100 cm (31"-40") circular needles;
or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge: 18 stitches x 24 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4") in stockinette on 4.5 mm needles, lightly blocked.

Yarn:

150 [150] 200 [200] 250 [250] 300 [300] 350 grams /

600 [600] 800 [800] 1000 [1000] 1200 [1200] 1400 meters /

654 [654] 872 [872] 1090 [1090] 1308 [1308] 1526 yards

of Sport weight summer yarn  (50 g ~ 200 m) held double, such as Rosarios4 Madragoa, KATIA Lino 100%, ISAGER TRIO 2, ISAGER HØR ORGANIC, ISAGER PALET, Gepard Linen HØR, Gepard Cotton Baby Lino;

Sample is in size M, Rosarios4 Madragoa, 100% silk yarn, Sport weight held double (50 g = 200 m) (colour 1).

Notions:
5 removable stitch markers (1 unique);
crochet hook for provisional cast-on;
scrap yarn;
tapestry needle;
Elastic thread.

This is a digital knitting pattern. You will receive a PDF file with step-by-step instructions for this hat. In the pattern, you will find a comprehensive list of techniques and abbreviations used. If the instructions seem unclear, please don't hesitate to contact me at hello@dutiers.com, and I'll gladly explain further.

The pattern is written in English.

This pattern is available exclusively for home, non-commercial use. It may not be used for commercial sale.

This is a PDF pattern only, not a physical item. Pattern will be available for instant download via email upon payment. All sales are final with digital downloads.