Workflow
The Avelin Top is worked in a simple Damask pattern, following the chart.
It is worked top down with a European shoulder construction. First, the top part of the back yoke is worked flat. Then, you pick up stitches for the front pieces along the back’s shoulder lines. Once the upper part of the front yoke has been completed and the neckline has been shaped, the pieces are joined and worked in rows down to just below the armholes.
Here, the front and back are joined to form the body, which is worked in rounds downwards. The body is worked to the desired length and finished with a drawstring, through which two I-cords are pulled and tied at both ends.
Stitches are picked up around the armholes and finished with pin-tucks as well as rolled edges.
Finally, you'll pick up stitches around the neckline, which are also finished with a pin-tuck and a rolled edge.
Sizes
Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6)
Chest circumference: 92 (100) 110 (120) 130 (142) cm
Fits a chest circumference: 78-82 (82-90) 90-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-132) cm
Total length, centre back below the neckline: approx. 43 (46) 48 (50) 54 (54) cm
Body length, below the armholes: approx. 20 (21) 22 (23) 24 (24) cm
Yarn
Alpaka 2, 100% alpaca, 250 m/50 g by Isager Garn
Mulberry Silk, 100% silk, 210 m/25 g by Isager Garn
75 (100) 125 (125) 150 (150) g Mulberry Silk in col. Linen (1 thread)
150 (200) 200 (200) 250 (250) g Alpaka 2 in col. E0 (1 thread)
- The complete top is worked with 1 thread per quality.
Avelin Top Linen
Mulberry Silk in col. Linen
Alpaka 2 in col. E0
Avelin Top Powder
Mulberry Silk in col. Powder
Alpaka 2 in col. 61
Avelin Top Camel
Mulberry Silke col. Camel
Alpaka 2 col. E8s
Yarn alternative
Trio 1, 50% linen, 30% cotton and 20% lyocell, 350 m/50 g by Isager Garn
Alpaka 2, 100% alpaca, 250 m/50 g by Isager Garn
- The complete top is worked with 1 thread per quality.
Recommended needles
Circular needle 3 mm, 80-100 cm
Circular needle 3,5 mm, 80-100 cm
Dpns 3,5 mm
(The dpns can be omitted if knitting with the Magic Loop method)
Stitch markers
Stitch holder or cable
Gauge
23 stitches x 30 rounds on needle 3,5 mm = 10 x 10 cm.
The gauge swatch is measured in pattern and after washing.
Remember that the needle size is just a recommendation.