Fortuna Top
About The Fortuna Top
The Fortuna top exudes an effortless elegance with its minimalist, classic design. The clean lines let the slightly dramatic one-shoulder detail steal the spotlight, making it the star of the show. Adding a touch of playfulness, the top features an elegant crochet edge around the neckline and armhole in a contrasting color, bringing a delightful twist to its otherwise simple style.
Pattern details
Sizes:
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL)
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 71.5 (76, 85.5, 93.5) (105, 114.5, 124) (133.5, 146.5) cm / 28.25 (30, 33.75, 36.75) (41.25, 45, 48.75) (52.5, 57.75)”.
Length from underarm to hem: 33.5 (34.5, 34.5, 35.5) (36.5, 36.5, 36.5) (38.5, 38.5) cm / 13.25 (13.5, 13.5, 14) (14.25, 14.25, 14.25) (15.25, 15.25)”.
The Fortuna Top is designed to have about 10–15 cm / 4–6” negative ease for a tight fit.
Sample shown in size S (Kika has a bust of approx. 89 cm / 35”).
Gauge:
1 sts x 31 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette st on 3.5 mm / US 4 needles, after blocking.
Tools & Yarn Requirements
Needles:
2.5 mm / US1.5: circular needles 40–60 cm / 16–24” for hem rib.
3.5 mm / US 4: circular needles 60–100 cm / 24–40” for shoulder strap and body.
Notions:
4 mm / G-6 crochet hook, tapestry needle, stitch holder or scrap yarn.
Suggested yarn:
The top is worked with a sport weight yarn, you need approx.:
MC: 500 (580, 660, 710) (745, 825, 875) (910, 960) m / 547 (635, 723, 776) (815, 902, 956) (995, 1049) yds of sport weight yarn.
CC: 33 m / 37 yds of sport-weight yarn.
Sample knitted with yarns:
MC: 150 (150, 175, 200) (225, 250, 275) (300, 325) g of Hjertegarn Cotton nr. 8 (100% cotton – 165 m / 180 yds per 50 g) in the color 199.
CC (crochet edge): 10 g of Hjertegarn Cotton nr. 8 in the color 201.
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