Size: The pattern describes a size M (Bust circumference of 85 cm) SIZE-NOTE: If you want a different size, you cast on 6 fewer/additional stitches on the front piece as well as 6 less/additional stitches on the back piece. For example: 6 additional sts on both the front and back piece give 6,5 extra centimeters. (Bust circumference of 91,5 cm) 12 additional sts on both the front and back piece give 13 extra centimeters (Bust circumference of 98 cm). 6 fewer sts on both the front and back piece give Minus 6,5 centimeters (Bust circumference of 78,5 cm). Width: 92 cm, measured from under the arms. There is a positive ease of 7 cm. Length: 48 cm, measured from the neck. Gauge: 18 stitches x 19 rows in stocking stitch on needle size 6 mm = 10 x 10 cm (after washing). Recommended needles:Size 6 mm (40 and 60/80/100 cm) and size 4,5 mm (40 cm) Yarn selection: The Amabala top in the picture is knitted with 4 cotton threads (8/4 cotton) However, you only knit with 2 threads at a time, alternating between: 1 white and 1 red together, which is referred to as "red" in the pattern 2 white threads together, which is referred to as "white" in the pattern Which yarn should you choose? Reknit an old sweater or Buy new yarn 1. Reknit: Consider reknitting: Give new life to old sweaters or leftover yarn from your drawers.Experiment until you achieve a gauge of 18 stitches x 19 rows = 10 x 10 cm Amount: Your need 340 meters of each thread for a size M(SIZE.NOTE: For each time you cast on +6 stitches on the front- and backpiece, you will need +50 meters of each thread. Similarly, you will need -50 meters if you cast on 6 fewer stitches on each piece.) 2) New yarn: 6 balls (300 g.) DROPS Loves you 7 (White (color: 32) and 2 balls (100 g.) DROPS Loves you 7 (Red (color: 16)(SIZE-NOTE: For other sizes see note above)
