Ivy Top Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Ivy Top — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A close-fitting sleeveless top with short-row and shoulder shaping. Work the front and back yokes separately, then join at the underarms to continue the body in the round.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles and the finished garment are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Size and fit
Approximately 6 cm of negative ease. At a 90 cm bust, size S finishes at 84 cm.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest (cm) | Length (cm) | Armhole depth (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 75–80 | 74 | 47 | 19 |
| XS | 80–85 | 79 | 48 | 20 |
| S | 85–90 | 84 | 49 | 21 |
| M | 90–95 | 89 | 51 | 22 |
| L | 95–100 | 94 | 54 | 23 |
| XL | 100–110 | 104 | 56 | 23 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 114 | 58 | 24 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 124 | 59 | 24 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 134 | 61 | 24 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 144 | 63 | 24 |
Length measured mid back. Finished dimensions depend on matching gauge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 20 stitches × 28 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles, after washing and blocking = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 4 mm circulars: 40, 60 and 80 and/or 100 cm.
Designer difficulty: 3 out of 5.
Stocked designer-recommended yarn
Use Sandnes Garn Tynn Line, two strands held together. The table is the combined total for both strands; do not double it again.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Tynn Line — total for both strands (m) |
|---|---|
| XXS | 880 |
| XS | 880 |
| S | 880 |
| M | 880 |
| L | 1100 |
| XL | 1100 |
| 2XL | 1320 |
| 3XL | 1320 |
| 4XL | 1540 |
| 5XL | 1540 |
Metres converted from the designer’s stated quantities using Sandnes Garn Tynn Line: 220 m per 50 g. Allow for swatching and any added length.
Wash and block your swatch before measuring. Match both stitch and row gauge in the stated stitch pattern; adjust needle size as needed and check the fabric’s drape.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Tynn Line quantity cover both strands?
Yes. Knit with two strands together, but the metre table is the combined total. Do not double the listed length again.
Why should I wash the swatch before choosing a size?
The designer notes that the recommended yarn grows with washing and wear. Measure the washed and blocked swatch before relying on the close-fitting finished dimensions.