Maximalist Top by Irina Anikeeva

Maximalist Top

Knitting
October 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
880 - 1735 yards (805 - 1586 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL), {3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL}: to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50), {52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66)”/70-75 (80-85, 90-95, 100-105, 110-115, 120-125), {130-135, 140-145, 150-155, 160-165} cm.
English
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Bold colorwork and playful geometry define this short-sleeved pullover. The round yoke features striking bands of stripes, scallops, and polka-dot motifs that flow together in an eye-catching palette.

Below the yoke, the body transitions into smooth stockinette with subtle textured accents, letting the vibrant upper section instantly catch attention.

Sizes
Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL), {3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL}: to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50), {52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66}”/70-75 (80-85, 90-95, 100-105, 110-115, 120-125), {130-135, 140-145, 150-155, 160-165} cm.

Finished Measurements
35 (40.75, 43.5, 48, 51, 56.75), {59, 62.5, 67, 71.25}”/ 87.5 (102, 109, 120, 127.5, 142), {147.5, 156.5, 167.5, 178} cm bust circumference.
Intended ease: +3-8”/7.5-20 cm.
Shown in size M (43.5”/109 cm) on 38”/95 cm bust with 5.5”/14 cm of positive ease.

Yarn
DK weight yarn (approximate amounts): 880 (970, 1070, 1190, 1230, 1330), {1445, 1475, 1575, 1735} yds/805 (887, 978, 1088, 1124, 1216), {1320, 1348, 1440, 1586} m.

Miss Babs Yowza (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 560 yards/512 m in 225 g),
A: Antique Brass (mustard) – 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2), {2, 3, 3, 3} skeins.

Miss Babs Yowza Mini (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 200 yards/182 m in 80 g), 1 skein each:
B: Sable (black)
C: Santa Fe (brick)
D: Dark Adobe (dark pink)
E: White Peppercorn (off-white)
F: Sugar (light pink)

Needles
Size US 5/3.75 mm: 24-32”/60-80 cm circular, 16”/40 cm circular and set of double-pointed.
Sizes US 4/3.5 mm: 24-32”/60-80 cm circular, 16”/40 cm circular and set of double-pointed.
(Optional: spare 24-32”/60-80 cm circular needle in size US 4/3.5 mm for Tubular Bind Off.)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Notions
Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle.

Gauge
22 stitches and 30 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitch or Textured Pattern (see Stitch Guide below) on size US 5/3.75 mm needle, after blocking.

Notes
• This pullover is worked in one piece from the top down with round yoke shaping.

Difficulty: Intermediate