Description

Pattern included - with PDF pattern (German) in the kit.

Knitting kit for the Alva Top by wemadewardrobe. You will receive the PDF pattern as a download after purchase; it is included in this kit.

The casual, lightweight Alva Top is delicate and perfect for warm days. The design covers bra straps while offering good ventilation thanks to the deep armholes and relaxed fabric structure.

This is how your Alva Top fits comfortably and flatteringly.

You knit your top seamlessly from the top down with Pure Silk by Knitting for Olive. This delicate silk yarn is wonderful for summer; it feels soft yet cool to wear. The enchanting colors look simply spectacular.

Your Alva Top will accompany you on vacation!

Photos: ©️ wemadewardrobe

Everything about the knitting kit

Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

Finished garment measurements
Bust circumference approx. 89 (95) 105 (113) 123 (137) 149 cm (including positive ease of approx. 8 - 10 cm; choose a size with a bust circumference approx. 8 to 10 cm larger than your measured circumference)

Needles required
4.0 mm and 4.5 mm circular needles (80 to 100 cm) 
3.0 mm and 3.5 mm circular needles (40 cm and 80 to 100 cm)
if needed, 3.0 mm and 3.5 mm double-pointed needles 

Knitting direction
top > down (seamlessly from the top down, worked flat and in the round)

Gauge
22 sts x 32 rows in stockinette stitch with 4.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm
Note: The top is airy and slightly sheer; if you prefer a denser fabric, you can knit with two strands held together. For this, please order twice the amount of yarn!

Difficulty level
Easy to intermediate

Amount of yarn
3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) 5 skeins of Pure Silk by Knitting for Olive

Color combination:
Color options: 
rhubarb juice, soft blue, quince, haze, cardamom, deep petroleum blue or pink daisies

Can't find your desired color?
Link: to the yarn (Pure Silk by Knitting for Olive)

Yarn
Pure Silk by Knitting for Olive 
100% silk
50 g / skein, approx. 250 m yardage

Pattern
The pattern (PDF, German) is included in this package - you will receive a download link by email after purchase.