The Linen Leaf Top has bold, clean lines for a structured look, while the Mint Leaf Top showcases softly curved lines and airy eyelets for a delicate, flowing feel. Each top can be worn as a layering vest, a standalone top, or even transformed into a sweater with added sleeves.
MATERIALS
Malabrigo Sock; light fingering / 3 ply; 440 yd (402 m) per 100 g skein; 100% Merino wool, SW347 Jasmine colorway (Mint Leaf top) and SW346 Fiona colorway (Linen Leaf top)
Hook: U.S. E (3.5 mm)
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Stitch markers
YARDAGE
2 (3, 4), (5, 6, 7) skeins
GAUGE FOR SWATCH
24 sts (sc and chs) and 24 rows = 4″ (10 cm) worked in linen st patt only.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
The patterns are written for six width options and allow for the making of custom modifications, such as adding more ease to the body, making it longer, adjusting the sleeve length and width on your liking easily and as you go by working extra st and row PRs.
Sizes 1 (2, 3), (4, 5, 6):
Width: 19 (21¼, 23⅝), (26, 28⅜, 30¾)’’ / 48 (54, 60), (66, 72, 78) cm
Circumference: 38 (42½, 47¼), (52, 56¾, 61½)’’ / 96 (108, 120), (132, 144, 156) cm
Length (adjustable): 18½ (19 ¾, 20⅞), (22, 23¼, 24⅜)’’ / 47 (50, 53), (56, 59, 62) cm
Sleeve circumference: 13⅜ (13⅜, 15¾), (15¾, 15¾, 18⅛)’’ / 34 (34, 40), (40, 40, 46) cm
Neckline back width: 7-8¼’’/ 18-21 cm
Neckline depth: 6¼-7’’/ 16-18 cm
