Summer is a time of lightness, sunshine and airy clothes. For me, the Tilda Top embodies exactly that!
The Tilda Top is not just a simple t-shirt, but a true summer dream.
TILDA is a loose fitting, cropped raglan summer top with alternating sheer and opaque stripes, that is worked seamlessly from the top down. The top has a crew neckline with a 1x1 half twisted rib stitch pattern and back neckline shaping using German Short Rows.
The shoulders are formed using a raglan construction. Optional length can be added to the back hemline using short rows.
You can experiment with different yarns and colors to give your Tilda Top a personal touch. From soft pastels to vibrant gradients, your creativity knows no bounds. Check out the tester photos and let them inspire you!
The pattern is suitable for advanced beginners who would like to learn something new. All techniquesare explained step by step in pictures. Nevertheless, basic knowledge is required.
The pattern is available in my Shop and on Ravelry in English and German:
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SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9
Finished garment bust circumference: 93 (98) 103 (114) 121 (130) 141 (150) 169 cm | 36.5 (38.5) 40.5 (45) 47.75 (51.25) 55.5 (59) 66.5”
Included positive ease: + 10-15 cm | + 4-6”
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
Sheer Yarn
Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive, 25g - 225m | 250 yards:
50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (75) 100 (100) 125 g | 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (3) 4 (4) 5 skeins
or approximately -
390 (400) 370 (400) 420 (620) 730 (770) 1000 meters | 430 (440) 410 (440) 460 (680) 800 (850) 1100 yards of lace weight Mohair | Mohair-like yarn.
Opaque Yarn
Creative Linen by Rowan Yarns, 100g - 200m | 219 yards:
200 (200) 200 (200) 200 (200) 300 (300) 400 g | 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) 4 skeins
or approximately -
280 (300) 310 (350) 400 (390) 550 (590) 710 meters | 310 (330) 340 (390) 440 (430) 610 (650) 780 yards of DK weight yarn.
NEEDLES
Main needles: 3.5 mm | US 4 | UK 10 in 40 cm | 16" & 60 cm | 24" or length thatfeels best
Ribbed needles: 3 mm | US 2.5 | UK 11 in 40 cm | 16"
Double pointed needles if you prefer to work with them on smaller circumferences
SUPPLIES
9 stitch markers
Stitchholder or scrap yarn
Tape measure
Darning needle
GAUGE
20 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4”
In stockinette st pattern, worked flat & in the rnd with 3.5 mm | US 4 | UK 10.5 (Main Needle), blocked and measured laid flat.
TECHNIQUES USED
Casting on using your favourite stretchy method | Italian Tubular Cast On
Working in the rnd
K | p sts through the back loop
German Short Rows with double sts
Increasing k & p sts using M1R(p), M1L(p)
Backward Loop Cast On
Binding off using your favourite stretchy method | Italian Bind Off Picking up sts
For the color marked techniques, there are illustrated explanations included in the instructions.
Check out the awesome versions my test knitters created!
Click on the pictures to see what size they have knitted and how many cm of positive easemeasured around the chest they have.
All information is provided with the consent of my testers :)
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