Manarola Open-back Top Knitting Pattern with Video Tutorials

Knitting pattern available in English. No physical items will be shipped.

Description:
Crafted in a lightweight knit with a sculpting, body-hugging fit, this piece features an asymmetric silhouette with subtle ruching and wrap-inspired detailing that flatters from every angle. The slightly slouched neckline and organic drape give it that effortless feel you’ll love.

Material:
Option 1: 
1 strand of Sandnes Garn Line 
Option 2:
1 strand of Drops Bomull-Lin Uni
Option 3:
1 strand of Isager Trio 2

Needles: 
4mm 80cm and 40cm long circular needle or a double pointed needle
0.16 inches 31 ½ and 16 inches long circular needle or a double pointed needle

Swatch: 
20 stitches and 17 rows for 10x10cm/4x4 inches swatch (in garter stitch)

Difficulty: 
2/5. The top takes about 12 hours to make (~20 for beginners).

Fit:
The top is designed to have 0cm/0 inches of positive ease. You will tie the top in the back, making it fit to your body. The deciding factor for sizing is your bust circumference, as that will define how wide the top of the garment needs to be.

Sizing:
Bust Circumference:
80-84 cm/31.5–33 in → size XS
85–89 cm/33.5–35 in → size S
90–94 cm/35.5–37 in → size M
95–99 cm/37.5–39 in → size L
100–104 cm/39.5–41 in → size XL
Top Length:
XS: 35 cm/14 in 
S: 36 cm/14.5 in
M 37.5 cm/15 in
L: 39 cm/15.5 in
XL: 40 cm/15/7 in
Top part width:
XS: 12.5 cm/5 in 
S: 13.5 cm/5.3 in
M 15 cm/6 in
L: 16.5 cm/6.5 in
XL: 18 cm/7 in

Materials: 
XS: 120g
S: 135g
M: 150g
L: 150-165g
XL: 170-185g