About The Sweetheart Ribbed Top knitting pattern is the perfect summer basic knit top. With the signature sweetheart neckline, this so great to wear out and about everyday, especially if you live in those warmer climates. Construction The pattern is worked from the bottom up, in the round, working in 2x2 rib. Once the desired length is achieved, short rows are worked to shape the neckline. Live sts are kept on hold for the straps and seamed together using a 3 needle bind off. Skill Level Advanced Beginner Techniques This pattern uses techniques such as: ribbing, knitting in the round, short rows, three needle bind off. Gauge 28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in 2x1 Rib, on 3.75 mm [US 5] needles. Materials Suggested Needles 3.75 mm [US 5] circular needles 32/40 inches / 80/100 cm/ or size to obtain gauge. Suggested Yarn For this pattern I used Fingering weight yarns helps double. Alternatively you can use a Light DK weight yarn held single. Samples made in size XS. Sample 1 made in size XS with Hobbii Unicorn Solids (fingering, 75% superwash merino, 25% polyamide, 400 metres/437 yds), fingering weight yarn held double. If you decide to use this yarn, 1 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) skeins are required. Sample 2 made with Prosper Yarn Sock Yarn (80% Merino Wool, 20% Nylon, 400 metres/437 yds, 50g) of fingering weight yarn held double. Yarn AlternativesCascade Yarns 220Lang Yarns MerinoValley Yarns HuntingtonSandnes Garn SundayManos AlegriaLa Bien Aimee Merino SinglesQing Fibre Merino Singles (discount below) Notions Yarn needle to weave in ends and bind off hem. Stitch markers Scrap yarn, a stitch holder or knitting barber to place stitches on hold Scissors to cut yarn. Measuring Tape
