Accordion Top

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Accordion top is a loose fit summer top inspired by musical instrument, accordion. This airy garment features continuous vertical stripes with wide-narrow transitions, integrated body and large sleeves, front & back v-neck and 2-color wide ribbing trim. Top is worked from center to sides in stockinette stitch in one piece.

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Bust Circumference: 90-95 (105-110) 120-125 (135-140) cm

[35.4-37.4 (41.3-43.3) 47.2-49.2 (53.1-55.1) inches]

Overall Length : 50 (52) 56 (58) cm

[19.6 (20.5) 22 (22.8) inches]

KNITTING DENSITY (AFTER BLOCKING)

In stockinette stitch using 4 mm [US 6] needles w/ main color

20 sts x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

In 2-color ribbing stitch (k2, p2) using 3 mm [US 2.5] needles

32 sts x 30 rounds = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

SIZE GUIDE

The top is intended for a relaxing fit with approx. 5-10 cm [2-4 inches] of positive ease.