Size guide:The top should have a negative ease of 10 cm, which means that the bust circumference of the top should be 10 cm smaller than the widest circumference of your bust and waist. (The model in the picture is wearing a size 2)
Length:(44) 45 (48) 49 (51) 52 (54) cm.
Gauge:16 stitches x 26 rows in stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm (after washing).
Recommended needles:Needle size 5 mm (40 cm and 60/80/100 cm cables)
Yarn selection:
The Bulo-Top seen on the picture above is knitted with two thin wool threads. (Reference: A single wool thread fits needle size 3)
Which yarn should you choose?
1. Reknit: Consider using recycled or leftover yarn for your project. It's cheaper and better for the environment. Experiment until you achieve a gauge of 16 stitches x 26 rows = 10 cm. Amount needed:400 (425) 450 (475) 500 (525) 550 meters of each strand for this pattern.
2. New yarn: 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 (5) 5 balls of Permin Esther (Color: 22 Lime) Weight / Length: 50 grams = approx. 230 meters
Other materials:(16) 16 (17) 18 (18) 19 (20) buttons
