When the pleats, asymmetry and contrasting colors returned to fashion, it's time to get down to knitting. All trends in one summer top.
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Peony
Sizes and measurements
Size: S (M, L, XL)
Bust circumference: 88-92 (94-98, 100-104, 106-110) cm
Hip circumference: 92-96 (98-102, 104-108, 110-114) cm
Finished dimensions: 102 (109, 116, 123) cm circumference at bust
Bust cup size: A (B, C, D)
Back neck is lifted by: 2,5 cm
Height: 167-175 cm. For other height adjust the length of the garment. Intended ease at bust: on average +10-16 cm. Sample shown on a model is size L with 12 cm of positive ease.
Gauge
22,5 sts x 30 rows = 10x10 cm in Stockinette st using US4 (3,5 mm) needles.
Tools and materials
Yarn: Rosarios 4 Butterfly (100% silk, 150 m/50 g), 1350 (1500, 1650, 1650) m.
3 (4, 4, 4) skeins neutral color, No. 02
6 (6, 7, 7) skeins rose color, No. 21
Needles and additional tools: straight and/or circular knitting needles US4 (3,5 mm), straight needles US3 (3,25 mm), blunt tapestry needle for seaming; a few spare circular needles for transferring live sts or 4 stitch holders; locking markers; 2 double pointed needles.
Fit improvements
Horizontal bust darts; lifted back neck; different slope of back and front shoulders.
Difficulty level
4 of 5