Audrey Top

The Audrey Top is a beautifully simple summer knit — a sleeveless, fitted top with elegant i-cord straps that works up quickly and wears effortlessly. Worked bottom-up in the round in classic stockinette stitch, the body is then divided and shaped with gentle side decreases for a flattering silhouette. Whether you reach for a fine 4ply doubled for a delicate drape or a single strand of 8ply for a crisper finish, this is a pattern that rewards your yarn choices.

Before you cast on, knit a swatch — the recommended yarns will grow with washing and wear, so getting your gauge right from the start will ensure a perfect fit.

Construction

• Worked bottom-up in the round in stockinette stitch
• Body divided for front and back; each section worked flat with side decreases
• Straps worked as i-cord

Sizes

XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

Designed to fit a bust circumference of 75–80 (80–85) 85–90 (90–95) 95–100 (100–110) 110–120 (120–130) 130–140 (140–150) cm [29½–31½ (31½–33½) 33½–35½ (35½–37½) 37½–39½ (39½–43¼) 43¼–47¼ (47¼–51¼) 51¼–55 (55–59) inches]

The Audrey Top is designed with 0–5 cm [0–2 inches] of positive ease. Measure around the fullest part of your bust to determine your size. For example, an 89 cm [35 inch] bust = size S (90 cm finished bust / 35½ inches).

Finished Measurements

• Bust circumference: 80 (85) 90 (95) 100 (110) 120 (130) 140 (150) cm [31½ (33½) 35½ (37½) 39½ (43¼) 47¼ (51¼) 55 (59) inches]
• Total length: 45 (47) 50 (52) 56 (58) 60 (61) 63 (66) cm [17¾ (18½) 19¾ (20½) 22 (22¾) 23½ (24) 24¾ (26) inches]

Gauge

20 sts × 27 rows in stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US6] needles = 10 × 10 cm [4 × 4 inches]

Needles

• 4 mm [US6] circular needles, 60 or 80 cm [24 or 32 inches]
• 3 mm [US2½] circular or double-pointed needles (for i-cord straps)

Recommended Yarn

• Option 1: Double Stranded 4ply
• Option 2: Single Stranded 8ply