Elina summer top is a versatile and stylish summer top. The top can be worn in several ways: as a halterneck by tying the straps around the neck, with the straps fastened at the back using two buttons, or with crossed straps for a modern cross on the back. Add one or two bows for the finishing touch.

The top is worked in our soft summer yarn , made from 100% Tencel (TM), which is soft, shiny and has a beautiful drape. The yarn is made from 100% cellulose fibres, making it an ideal choice for the conscious consumer.

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Designed by Katrine Hannibal for Önling.

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

corresponding to the following tight upper body measurements: (78)84(90)96(102)110(118)126(134) cm / (30.7)33(35.4)37.8(40.2)43.3(46.5)49.6(52.8) inches

NOTE! The top is knitted in stockinette stitch and rib pattern which is quite stretchy. Therefore you need a negative ease of approx. -20 to -30 cm / -8 to -12 inches (i.e., you should select a size 20-30 cm / 8-12 inches smaller than your personal chest measurement. Knit the size you would normally knit if you want the top to fit tightly. Go up 1-2 sizes if you prefer a looser fit.

Measurements:
Chest width (when lying flat on a table: (58)64(70)76(82)90(98)106(114) cm / (22.83)25.20(27.56)29.92(32.28)35.43(38.58)41.73(44.88) inches.
Length: (51)52(53)54(55)56(57)58(59) cm / (20.08)20.47(20.87)21.26(21.65)22.05(22.44)22.83(23.23) inches
Armhole height: (21)22(23)24(25)26(27)28(29) cm / (8.27)8.66(9.06)9.45(9.84)10.24(10.63)11.02(11.42)

Materials:
(150)200(200)200(250)250(300)300(300) g , , 100% TENCEL™ Lyocell, approx. 50 g = ca. 114 m / 127 yrds 
Color: Warm sand  

You work with 1 strand throughout 

2 mother-of-pearl buttons (not included in kit)

Recommended circular needle and double pointed needles size 3 ½ / US 4

Gauge: 24 sts and 31 rows  in stockinette st on needle size 3½ / US 4 = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches.

Procedure:
The top is knitted from the top-down in stockinette stitch on the front and sides and a simple 1 x 1 rib pattern on the back. First, each of the straps are knitted, then a triangle is worked at the end of each strap. The triangles are joined, and the stitches for the back are cast on. The body is knitted to the desired length.