{"product_id":"augusta-top","title":"Augusta top","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Augusta top is a light summer top, worked from the top down in one strand of Drops Belle. The front\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econsists of two triangles that overlap each other. The top is tied at the neck with two i-cord straps when worn. The top of the back and the bottom of the top are worked in ribbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe top is designed so that you make the front piece according to the size that fits your bust measurement and the body according to the size that fits your waist measurement. This way, you can make a top that fits you perfectly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Augusta top is worked from the top down. First, the two front pieces are made, starting with the strap, and then the rest of the front piece is worked in continuation of the i-cord string.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext, the two front pieces are joined where they overlap, and stitches are cast on in continuation for the back. The top of the back is worked in ribbing, and the rest of the top is worked in stockinette stitch before you make the ribbing at the bottom of the top.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart 1 - Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart 1 of the top can be made in the sizes a (b) c (d) e (f) g which correspond to bust measurements of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo find your bust measurement, use a measuring tape to measure around the widest part of your bust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart 2 - Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart 2 of the body can be made in the sizes a (b) c (d) e (f) g (h) which correspond to waist measurements of 63-72 (73-78) 79-85 (86-91) 92-98 (99-105) 105-111 (111-116) cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo find your waist measurement, measure around your waist at the narrowest point (approximately where the ribs end).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe top has a circumference of: 56 (58) 66 (71) 78 (85) 91 (96) cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe top has a negative ease of approximately 12-20 cm smaller than your waist measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended needles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 2 circular needles 4 mm, 60 or 80 cm for stockinette stitch (you will need 2 circular needles 4 mm when you join the front pieces, but they do not need to be the same length). It is recommended to use 60 cm for the smaller sizes and 80 cm for the larger sizes when working in the round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Circular needles 3,5 mm, 60 or 80 cm for ribbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Optionally, 2 double-pointed needles 4 mm for the i-cord strap if you prefer to knit i-cord on double-pointed needles rather than a circular needle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe top is made in 1 strand of Drops Belle (50 grams = 120 meters).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epart 1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(the front), you will need 50 (50) 50 (100) 100 (100) 100 grams of Drops Belle, corresponding to 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) 2 skeins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epart 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (the body), you will need 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (150) grams of Drops Belle, corresponding to 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (3) skeins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnitting gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe top has a gauge of 10x10 cm on 19 stitches x 26 rows on 4 mm needles in stockinette stitch (k on the right side, p on the wrong side).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemember to make a gauge swatch before you start knitting to find the right needle size to achieve the gauge. The gauge is measured after washing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicoline Sofie knit","offers":[{"title":"Danish","offer_id":49699749560664,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"English","offer_id":49699749593432,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/6065\/0840\/files\/Augusta1.jpg?v=1721384179","url":"https:\/\/dayoffknit.com\/en-in\/products\/augusta-top","provider":"DayOffknit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}