The Send Me A Postcard top is inspired by balmy days spent outside on a terrace somewhere sipping a delicious drink or reading a good book – both occasions where you want to look chic without sacrificing comfort. The top has a relaxed fit for a breezy and laid-back feel, and the front neckline has a boatneck inspired shape that still gives it that put together look. The back of the top is scooped which gives it an elegant detail, and you could even turn the top around and wear it with the back as front if you want!

Sizes:
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL)

Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 82 (92, 100, 110) (118, 126, 136) (144, 154) cm / 32.25 (36.25, 39.5, 43.5) (46.5, 49.5, 53.5) (56.75, 60.5)“.
Length from underarm to hem: 30 cm / 12”.

The Send Me a Postcard top is designed to have 0–5 cm / 2–4” of negative ease.

Sample shown in size S (Kika has a bust of approx. 89 cm / 35”).

Gauge:
21 sts x 30 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette st on 4 mm / US 6 needles, after blocking.
20 sts x 30 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in 1 x 1 rib on 3 mm / US 2.5 needles, after blocking.

Needles:
3 mm / US 2.5: circular needles 40–60 cm / 16–24” for I-cord neck opening and armholes, and 80–100 cm / 32–40” for hem rib, and DPN for I-cord.
4 mm / US 6: circular needles 80–100 cm / 32–40” for body.

Notions:
Stitch markers, removeable stitch marker, tapestry needle, stitch holder or scrap yarn.

Suggested yarn:
The top can be worked with one strand of DK weight yarn or by holding two strands of fingering weight yarn together.

You need approx. 440 (500, 565, 625) (690,750, 815) (875, 1000) m / 481 (547, 618, 684) (755, 820, 891) (957, 1094) yds of DK weight yarn or 875 (1000, 1125, 1250) (1375, 1500, 1625) (1750, 2000) m / 958 (1094, 1230, 1367) (1504, 1640, 1777) (1914, 2187) yds of fingering weight yarn.

Sample knitted with yarns:
175 (200, 225, 250) (275, 300, 325) (350, 375) g of Knitting For Olive Pure Silk (100% silk – 250 m / 273 yds / 50g) in the color Pink Daisy.

The top is worked by holding two strands together.