Perla Top is a sleeveless halter style, summer top with an adjustable neckline. It is constructed from the top down giving it an advantage for adjusting the length of the body and even tweaking the bust circumference and armhole depth. Simple stockinette stitch is used throughout the pattern. It is worked flat and in the round. Perla Top is best worn with 0 to 5 cm (0” to 2½”) of negative ease.

Sizes
XXS, (XS), S, (M), L, (XL), 2XL, (3XL), 4XL, (5XL).
Bust circumference of the finished garment: 70, (75), 85, (90), 100, (110), 118, (130), 140, (150), approximately 27½”, (29½”), 33½”, (35½”), 39½”, (43¼”), 46½”, (51”), 55”, (59”). Featured in size 4 on 93 cm / 36½”bust.

Note: before you choose a size, check the armhole depth measurements below and read ahead in the pattern under “body” section.

Gauge / Tension
Main - 23 stitches by 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”) using size US 6 / 4.00 mm needles in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Suggested yarn
Perla Top is worked using light dk (8ply) weight yarn, you will need approximately 100, (100), 125, (135), 150, (175), 200, (200), 225, (250) grams of Cardiff Cashmere “Classic” (25 grams = 112 meters / 122 yards). – confirm after testing. Featured in color 519.
That is approximately 448, (448), 560, (605), 672, (784), 896, (896), 1008, (1120) meters.

Suggested needles
Main - US 6 / 4.00 mm 60 cm / 24” circular knitting needles or needles to obtain gauge.
US 4 / 3.50 mm for the icord.