Overview of the top: 

The Verano top is knitted top down, starting from the shoulder straps and then joining in the round. You will knit button holes to the front, and two longer strap-like pieces to the hem, which are then tied together to a knot in front of the hem. Lastly you will sew in the buttons.

Sizes: 1(2)3(4)5(6)7 (see measurements below)

Recommended ease: 0–5 cm / 0–2” of positive ease 

Measurements for the finished top:
– Bust circumference: approx. 74(82)90(98)106(114)122 cm / 29(32,25)35,5(38,5)41,75(45)48”
– Length from shoulder to hem (measured without the straps at the hem): 47(48)48(49)49(50)50 cm / 18,5(19)19(19,25)19,25(19,75)19,75”

Yarn:

You need approx. 300(330)370(400)440(500)550 m / 330(360)400(440)480(550)600 yds of DK weight yarn.

Option 1: Sandnes Garn Line 3(3)4(4)4(5)5 skeins
Option 2: Garnstudio Drops Belle 3(3)4(4)4(5)5 skeins
Option 3: Isager Merilin 2(2)3(3)3(4)4 skeins

Other materials: 5 buttons with an approx. 1 cm / 0,4” circumference, needle and thread for sewing the buttons, stitch markers and a tapestry needle

Knitting needles: 4 mm / US 6 double pointed needles and 4 mm / US 6 60 cm / 24” or 80 cm  / 32” circular needles

Gauge: 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) = 20 sts x 28 rows in stockinette stitch with 4 mm / US 6 needles. (If necessary, change your needle size to achieve the correct gauge)