The Retro French sailor top brings a 70’s vibe with a modern twist! I was inspired by the classic 70’s French stripe top and wanted to bring this modern shape to street fashion.
This garment is designed with drop-shoulder with positive ease 5 cm around the chest, semi-over size fit on body and sits on just above belt line.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL to be worn with 5 cm positive ease. shown in size M.
Finished bust measurement (measured laid on flat, not round measurement): 46, (49), 52, (56), 59, (66), 70 cm
Back length (measured from just below neckline to end of body hem): 57, (59), 61, (64), 67, (69), 71 cm
Neck width (measured laid on flat, not round measurement): 25, (27), 29, (31), 34, (36), 39 cm
Note: Please be aware that adjusting the lengths of the garment, tension and type of needle will also affect the amount of yarn needed to finish the project.
Materials:
Pattern uses Pickles Organic Cotton, Cozy and Gepard Puno yarn.
Pickles Organic Cotton
MC: 8, (8), 10, (10), 12, (13), 14 skeins (90m per 50g)
CC: 1, (1), 1, (1), 2, (2), 2 skeins (90m per 50g)
Pickles Cozy (68% Baby Alpaca, 10% Extra Fine Merino, 22% Polyamide)
MC: 6, (6), 8, (9), 10, (12), 12 skeins (110m per 50g)
CC: 1, (1), 1, (1), 2, (2), 2 skeins (110m per 50g)
Gepard Puno (68% Baby Alpaca RAS Certified, 10% Extra Fine Merino, 22% Polyamide)
MC: 6, (6), 8, (9), 10, (12), 12 skeins (110m per 50g)
CC: 1, (1), 1, (1), 2, (2), 2 skeins (110m per 50g)
Alternative Yarn
Drops Air, Rowan Brushed Fleece
Gauge: 16 STs and 24 Round = 10 cm for 4.0 mm needle, 15 STs and 22 Round = 10 cm for 4.5 mm needle after blocking.
Needle Sizes: US 6: 4.0 mm for main garment, US 4: 3.5 mm for hem and neck band is used for organic cotton.
If you are tight knitter or to achieve loose fit, use US 7: 4.5 mm for main garment, US 4: 3.5 mm or US 6:4.0 mm for hem and neck band is used for organic cotton.
Notions: Tapestry needle, 9 stitch markers, scrap yarn or stich holders
