The Sweet Breeze top is a simple and modern top worked top down seamlessly. It’s a Summer wardrobe staple that’s comfortable to wear due to the wide shoulders and high collar - you won’t get too hot and don’t have to worry about bra straps showing - a win win situation! This is an easy breezy project in Stockinette Stitch - relaxing to sit and knit while sipping a cold drink or some gelato in the sunshine .

The top is worked top-down seamlessly. The work begins by working the back yoke flat, then stitches are picked up from the right and left shoulder for the front. The front and back are then joined together and worked in the round for the body. Stitches are picked up for the ribbed armholes and collar and worked in the round.

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

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS:
Bust circumference: 78 (85.5, 94.5, 102) (109, 114.5, 122) (131, 140) cm / 30.75 (33.75, 37.25, 40.25) (43, 45, 48) (51.5, 55)”.
Length from underarm to hem: 33 cm / 13” all sizes.

The Sweet Breeze Top is designed to have about 5-10 cm / 2-4” negative ease. The knitted fabric will stretch out when worn so choose a size that is approx. 5-10 cm / 2-4” smaller than your bust for a good fit.

Sample in size S, Kika has a bust of approx. 87 cm / 34.25”.

GAUGE:
22 sts x 35 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch on 3 mm / US 2.5 needles, after blocking.

NEEDLES:
2.5 mm / US1.5: circular needle 40-60 cm / 16-24” for armholes, collar and hem ribs. 3 mm / US2.5: circular needle 60-80-100 cm / 24-32-40” for body.

NOTIONS:
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or scrap yarn.

SUGGESTED YARN:
The top is worked in a fingering or sport weight yarn (approx. 150-200 m / 165-220 yds/ per 50 g).

->A thicker yarn, such as sport or light DK weight, will make the fabric denser, giving the finished garment more structure.
->A fingering weight yarn will produce a looser and more drapey fabric, giving the top a softer, more flowy feel.

You need approx.:
540 (575, 630, 720) (775, 810, 900) (935, 990) m / 591 (629, 690, 787) (848, 886, 985) (1023, 1084) yds of fingering or sport weight yarn.

Below are some suggestions:
Drops Safran (100% cotton - 160m /175 yds per 50g)
Hjertegarn Cotton nr. 8 (100% cotton - 165m / 180 yds per 50 g)
Sandnes Garn Line (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen - 110 m/ 120 yds per 50 g) Sandnes Garn Tynn Line (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen - 220 m/ 240 yds per 50 g) Knitting For Olive Pure Silk (100% silk - 250 m / 273 yds per 50 g)

SAMPLE KNITTED WITH YARNS:
150 (160, 175, 200) (215, 225, 250) (260, 275) g of Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit (100% cotton - 180 m / 197 yds per 50 g) in color Pink 4505.