A 'Knitting for Olive' design

Chrysler Top is a simple and elegant ribbed top, inspired by the iconic Chrysler Building in New York City. The top is worked from the bottom up in an uncomplicated half-twisted rib pattern. Knitted with 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino. Full pattern information is below.

Kit Contains:

Pattern
Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino -col. Oatmeal

Option 1: Size XXS-S

Option 2: Size M- XL

Gauge (after blocking): 30 sts and 38 rows = 10 cm in half-twisted rib pattern with 3 mm needles

Other Requirements:

needles: 3 mm circular needles in cable length 60 cm, 3 mm double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge, and 2.5 mm needle for I-cord bind-off method
stitch markers
stitch holders
tapestry needle

All colour options of Knitting for Olive yarn available instore may be used for this kit- please call or put your colour request in your order

Knitting for Olive Merino maybe be substituted for Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino

Individual Paper Pattern may only be purchased instore

The body is worked in the round to the underarms where it is then divided at the center front. Back stitches are placed on hold and each front is worked and shaped separately back and forth. The length of the wide I-cord shoulder straps and the body can easily be adjusted. The back is straight and is finished with an I-cord edging. Chrysler Top is intended to be fitted and is therefore designed with negative ease. The half-twisted rib creates an elastic fabric that will stretch to give a good fit. The length of the body will consequently be shorter when worn compared to measurements taken flat. To choose the correct size, look at the ‘to fit chest circumference’ measurements. If your actual chest circumference is, say, 98 cm you should choose to knit a size M in order to achieve the intended fit.

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

Finished measurements: Chest circumference: approx. 64 (69, 74, 80, 85, 90, 98, 106, 114) cm to fit chest circumference: 70-75 (76-83, 84-91, 92-99, 100-107, 108-116, 117-127, 128-139, 140-149) cm ; Length from underarm to edge: approx. 29 (30, 31, 33, 35, 37, 40, 43, 45) cm . Note: Body length will be shorter when worn as the top stretches out over the body

Yarn: 1 strand of either Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino or Merino (250 m/50g), fingering-weight yarn, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls.

Needles: 3 mm circular needles in cable length 60 cm, 3 mm double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge, and 2.5 mm needle for I-cord bind-off method

Gauge (after blocking): 30 sts and 38 rows = 10 cm in half-twisted rib pattern with 3 mm needles

Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle

Chrysler Top Kit