Sisilia Top

Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Pattern chart
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty: Intermediate
 
Sisilia top is driven by the impression of summer time in Sicily. Top features wide ribbing, continuous cable straps, v-neck and lower backline with soft lace trim. The mix style of casual and feminine makes it goes well with jeans, shorts and skirts
Sisilia top is worked in cable and slip ribbing from top down.
 
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL)
 
MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 74 (80) 88 (96) 104 (112) cm
[28.3 (31.5) 34.6 (37.8) 41 (44) inches]
Length (measured from underneath armhole): 30 (32) 34 (36) 38 (40) cm
[11.9 (12.6) 13.4 (14.2) 15 (15.7) inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3 mm [US 2.5] circular needles ( 40, 80 or 100 cm [16, 32 or 40 inches] )
2.5 mm [US 1.5] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
3 mm [US 2.5] double-pointed needles (15 cm [6 inches] )
2.5 mm [US 1.5] double-pointed needles (15 cm [6 inches] ) - for bind-off
 
KNITTING DENSITY 
In slip ribbing stitch using 3 mm [US 2.5] needles
28 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
In cable 24 stitch using 3 mm [US 2.5] needles
40 sts x 42 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
In stockinette stitch using 3 mm [US 2.5] needles
26 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
SIZE GUIDE
The top is designed to have approx. 5-8 cm [2-3 inches] of negative ease, meaning it is designed to be about 5-8 cm [2-3 inches] smaller in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) cm [31.5-33.5 (33.5-35.5) 35.5-37.5 (37.5-39.5) 39.5-43.3 (43.3-47.3) inches].
 
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
150 (150) 200 (200) 250 (250) gr.
Isager, Bomulin, 50 gr. / 210 m - Col. 58
* Knit the top with 1 strand of bomulin.
 
Approx. 100-150 m silk mohair OR any leftover fingering yarn for neckline lace trim
 
Yarn Alternatives
Any fingering (4 ply) yarn would be a good choice.