This relaxed fitted top is all about stripes. The vertical stripes, worked sideways, and the interplay of strong and soft contrasts bring additional excitement to the otherwise very simple and straightforward design. The combination of the two yarns used gives the stripes both depth and a soft halo.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease: Approx. 6–12”/ 15–30 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 40.75 (44.5, 48.25, 52, 55.5) (59.25, 63, 66.75, 70.5)“ / 103.5 (113, 122.5, 132, 141) (150.5, 160, 169.5, 179) cm.

Back Neck Width: 7.25 (7.25, 7.25, 7.75, 8.25) (8.25, 8.75, 8.75, 8.75)“ / 18.5 (18.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21) (21, 22, 22, 22) cm.

Length from Underarm to Hem: 10.25 (10.25, 10.75, 11.5, 12.25) (12.75, 13.75, 13.75, 13.75)“ / 26 (26, 27, 29, 31) (32.5, 35, 35, 35) cm.

Length from Middle of Back Neck to Hem: 20.25 (21.5, 23.25, 24.75, 26.5) (28.5, 30.25, 31.5, 32.5)“ / 51.5 (54.5, 59, 63, 67) (72.5, 77, 80, 82.5) cm.

Upper Sleeve Circumference: 11.75 (12.5, 13.5, 14.25, 15) (16.5, 17.25, 18, 18.5)“ / 30 (32, 34.5, 36.5, 38) (42, 43.5, 45.5, 47.5) cm.

Sleeve Length: 2” / 5 cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Yarn 1: Lino Mūka by Wollen Berlin (100% linen, 268 yds / 245 m – 50 g).
For C1: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins in the colourway Off White
For C2: 1 skein in the colourway Hint of Mint
For C3: 2 skeins in the colourway Deep Petroleum Blue
For C4: 1 skein in the colourway Cherry Blossom.

Yarn 2: Organic Brushed Alpaca by Kaos Yarn (100% alpaca, 246 yds / 225 m – 25 g).
For C1: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) balls in the colourway 2001 Natural
For C2: 1 ball in the colourway 2065 Brilliant
For C3: 2 balls in the colourway 2061 Enigmatic
For C4: 1 ball in the colourway 2042 Gentle.

The yarns are held together throughout in the following combinations:
C1: Lino Mūka in Off White held together with Organic Brushed Alpaca in 2001 Natural.

Or approx. 405 (448, 481, 514, 536) (558, 601, 634, 656) yds / 370 (410, 440, 470, 490) (510, 550, 580, 600) m of sport/DK-weight yarn (equivalent to Yarn 1 + Yarn 2).

C2: Lino Mūka in Hint of Mint held together with Organic Brushed Alpaca in 2065 Brilliant.

Or approx. 87 (98, 109, 120, 131) (142, 153, 164, 175) yds / 80 (90, 100, 110, 120) (130, 140, 150, 160) m of sport/DK-weight yarn (equivalent to Yarn 1 + Yarn 2).

C3: Lino Mūka in Deep Petroleum Blue held together with Organic Brushed Alpaca in 2061 Enigmatic.

Or approx. 273 (295, 317, 339, 361) (383, 416, 437, 470) yds / 250 (270, 290, 310, 330) (350, 380, 400, 430) m of sport/DK-weight yarn (equivalent to Yarn 1 + Yarn 2).

C4: Lino Mūka in Cherry Blossom held together with Organic Brushed Alpaca in 2042 Gentle.

Or approx. 120 (131, 142, 153, 164) (175, 186, 197, 208) yds / 110 (120, 130, 140, 150) (160, 170, 180, 190) m of sport/DK-weight yarn (equivalent to Yarn 1 + Yarn 2).

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Cotton Merino by Knitting for Olive held together with Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive, Tweed Supreme by Majo Garn held together with Pearl Mohair by Majo Garn, Coast by Holst Garn held together with Titicaca by Holst Garn, or Bomulin by Isager held together with Silk Mohair by Isager.

Needles: US 2.5 / 3 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles, US G / 4 mm crochet hook for the Provisional CO.

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders (or waste yarn) to put sts on hold and waste yarn in a contrasting colour for the Provisional CO.

GAUGE
22 sts x 34 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 2.5 / 3 mm needles in St St, after blocking.