Strand Top is worked flat on circular needles from the hem to the armholes, then divided to work the front and overlapping back panels separately. Shoulders are seamed, and the back opening is secured with I-cord ties. Stitches are picked up to work a ribbed neckband in the round, and the armholes are finished with narrow knitted borders.

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

Bust circumference to fit: 76 (86) 97 (107) 117 (127) 137 (147) cm /
30 (34) 38 (42) 46 (50) 54 (58)”

Bust circumference top: 85.5 (94.5) 104 (117.5) 127 (136) 145.5 (154.5) cm / 33.75 (37.25) 41 (46.25) 50 (53.5) 57.25 (60.75)”

Positive ease: 7 - 10 cm / 2.75 - 4 “

Yarn: BC Garn Alba (50gm = 160 m)
5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (7) 8 (8) balls
Worked in 47

Needles: 3.25 mm (US 3) circular needle meas at least 80 cm / 32” in for body 40 cm / 16” in for neckband / armbands and 3.25 mm (US 3) straight needles or size needed to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge: 26 sts x 42 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4” x 4” on 3.25 mm (US 3) needles over textured pattern.

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Pattern note: Front and back panels are worked in one piece on circular needles working back and forth to armholes, then divided to work from the armholes onwards.