Intarsia Top Knitting Pattern English

This playful summer top is knitted in garter stitch from the bottom up. It is covered in abstract colourful shapes that are created using the intarsia technique.

The front and back are knitted seperately and sewn together in the end.
First, work the bottom rib and continue working in garter stitch up to the armhole decreases. Work each triangle seperately, decreasing on both sides. Then, work the straps in double knitting.
To finish your top, close the side seams and graft the straps together at the top.

This knitting pattern comes with knit charts for two different samples. Sample 1 includes rather graphic shapes, loosely arranged and sample 2 includes a pattern of organic shapes and lines, which covers the whole top.

The back and the front are worked in the same way,
but with different motifs on both sides. Later, you can decide which motif you want to wear to the front, as the construction is identical.

In addition to a detailed PDF, the knitting instructions also contain video tutorials.

Sizing:
Sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 are designed to fit a bust circumference of:
84 (90) 96 (102) 112 (122) 132 (142) 152 cm /
33 (35.50) 37.75 (40.25) 44 (48) 52 (56) 59.75 inches

The top is designed to be worn with 6-12 cm / 2.5-4.75 inches positive ease. Measure your bust circumference to choose a suitable size.

Bust Circumference of the finished top:*
90 (96) 102 (108) 118 (128) 138 (148) 158 cm /
35.50 (37.75) 40 (42.50) 46.50 (50.50) 54.25 (58.25) 62.25 inches.

Gauge:
22 stitches and 39 rows equals 10 x10 cm / 4 x 4 inches
in garter stitch, using 3.25 mm / US 3 needles and measured after washing and blocking.

Yarn:
You can either use two strands of fingering weight yarn held
together or one strand of DK yarn.
As the shapes in the motif use only a small amount of yarn, this is a great project for using up leftover odds and ends in your yarn stash.

Yarn used in sample 1:
Pascuali PUNO (70% organic cotton, 30% alpaca wool, 200m / 218yds per 50g) held double, in three different undyed colour shades (20, 24, 28) combined with three naturally dyed shades.

Please note, that these quantities are only estimates.
These quantities are for if you are using the yarn held double.
If using a single strand, halve the quantities.
MC: 680 (684) 772 (860) 976 (1120) 1248 (1396) 1524m /
744 (748) 845 (941) 1068 (1225) 1365 (1527) 1667yds
CC1: 124 (136) 144 (152) 172 (192) 220 (232) 264m /
136 (149) 158 (166) 188 (210) 241 (254) 289yds
CC2: 56 (56) 56 (64) 68 (76) 84 (88) 104m /
61 (61) 61 (70) 74 (83) 92 (96) 114yds
CC3: 40 (40) 40 (44) 44 (52) 60 (64) 68m /
44 (44) 44 (48) 48 (57) 66 (70) 74yds
CC4: 12 (12) 12 (16) 16 (20) 20 (20) 20m /
13 (13) 13 (18) 18 (22) 22 (22) 22yds
CC5: 80 (92) 104 (112) 132 (140) 148 (172) 180m /
88 (101) 114 (123) 144 (153) 162 (188) 197yds

Yarn used in sample 2: This sample is created using a combination of leftovers from the stash, creating vibrant colours by holding several strands of yarn together. As all yarns have different yardage, the amount is given in gram.

• Pascuali PUNO WINIKUNKA (70% organic cotton, 30% alpaca wool, 200m / 218yds per 50g), colourways 60 and 61.
• Wollen Berlin Lino Mūka (100% Linen, 245m / 268yds per 50g), colourways Gold-Brown, Brick and Apricot.
• ITO Kinu (100% silk noil, 425m / 464yds per 50g), colourways Persimmon, Mustard, Cayenne Red and Peach.
• Deadstock weaver‘s silk yarn, colourway yellow and orange.

Please note that these are only estimates!
MC: 47 (50) 53 (57) 64 (70) 72 (83) 92g
• 2 strands of PUNO WINIKUNKA held together
CC1: 25 (26) 27 (29) 33 (35) 39 (44) 49g
• 2 strands of Kinu held together with 2 strands of deadstock silk
CC2: 58 (61) 65 (70) 76 (86) 95 (102) 108g
• 2 strands of PUNO WINIKUNKA held together
CC3: 50 (56) 62 (72) 80 (92) 104 (113) 125g
• 1 strand of Kinu held together with 2 strands of Lino Mūka
CC4: 38 (45) 50 (58) 65 (75) 84 (94) 101g
• 1 strand of Kinu held together with 2 strands of Lino Mūka
CC5: 27 (28) 30 (32) 37 (39) 45 (48) 52g
• 1 strand of Kinu held together with 2 strands of Lino Muka
and 1 strand of deadstock silk yarn

Needles:
3.25 mm / US 3 circular needles for the body and
2.50 mm / US 2 circular needles for the bottom rib.
Optional: 2.50 mm (US 2) double pointed needles for the straps.

Difficulty: intermediate
If you know how to knit intarsia it is easy, if it is your first time knitting intarsia it will take a little practice.
Because the motif of sample 2 is more complex than the motif of sample 1, it will take longer to make.