Minou Top

The Minou Top is an elegant and feminine summer top with beautifully alternating Half Fisherman’s Rib and cable stitch. The asymmetric broad straps will cover everything beneath. The Minou Top will be worked top-down without sewing, starting with the four straps which will be knitted in rows until everything is connected to be knitted in the round. The i-cord edge at straps and body gives the top an elegant finish. The Minou Top has a flowing fit where the flexible Half Fisherman’s rib provides the necessary ease for each body type. The unworn and unstretched measurements of the top are therefore more narrow than the worn bust circumference. While keeping the different sizes as close to the original design (size 2) as possible, due to inherent properties of the pattern minimal differences between the sizes are influencing the final result, e.g. a higher neckline, broader straps and/or broader armholes, respectively. Instructions for the optional high back variation are included.
 
 
Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6)
Circumference (top): 68 (82) 96 (110) 124 (138) cm / 27 (32.5) 38 (43.5) 49 (54.5) “
Fitting for bust circumference: 70-80 (84-94) 98-108 (112-122) 126-136 (140-150) cm / 27.5-31.5 (33-37) 38.5-42.5 (44-48) 49.5-53.5 (55-59) “
 
The Minou Top has a negative ease of -3 to -13 cm. The given circumference is referring to the measurements of the finished top. In the pictures the person is wearing the top in size 2 with a negative ease of -7 cm and a bust circumference of 89 cm.
 
 
Recommended Yarn:

150 (175) 175 (200) 250 (250) g Cashmere Classic by Cardiff Cashmere (100 % Cashmere; Nd. 3,5-4 mm; 25 g = 112 m)
 
OR
 
150 (175) 175 (200) 250 (250) g Bio Balance by BC Garns (55 % wool, 45 % cotton; Nd. 3-4 mm; 50g = 225 m)
 
or any other yarn quality that fits the gauge of the manufacturer.
Keep in mind that the high back variation needs more yarn.
 
 
Needed Needles:

Circular needles Nd 4 mm/US 6 (60-100 cm/24-40”, body)
Circular needles Nd 3 mm/US 2.5 and Nd 3.5 mm/US 4 (60-100 cm/24-40”, i-cord)
 
Additionally: Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle, measuring tape
 
 
This digital pattern is in english and will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail.