Boxy Silk Top in BC Garn Tussah Tweed - 2431BC - Downloadable PDF

Boxy Silk Top in BC Garn Tussah Tweed – Pattern 2431BC by Jytte Slente

This Boxy Silk Top is a relaxed, contemporary knitted top designed by Jytte Slente and published by BC Garn as pattern number 2431BC. Available as a free downloadable PDF, it is suitable for intermediate knitters and is worked in a lightweight 4-ply weight yarn. The design features a characteristically boxy silhouette with clean lines, making it a versatile wardrobe piece that works across seasons. The pattern is offered in two sizes — S/M and L/XL — with finished widths of 140 cm and 150 cm respectively, and lengths of 59 cm and 63 cm.

Construction Method

The top is constructed in the round, worked from the bottom up. This seamless approach minimises finishing work and creates a smooth, even fabric. Once the body reaches the armhole openings, the work is divided so that the back and front are worked separately until the armhole shaping is complete. The pieces are then rejoined, allowing the yoke or upper section to continue as a unified piece. This technique is a hallmark of modern seamless garment construction and is well suited to knitters who are comfortable managing circular needles and switching between working in the round and working flat.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Stockinette stitch (St st) – the primary stitch pattern used throughout the body of the top, worked in the round as knit every round
• Colourwork / chart reading – the pattern includes a chart diagram featuring two colours, worked using colour tt 45 and colour tt 03 from the Tussah Tweed range, indicating stranded or intarsia-style patterning
• Yarn overs (Yo) – used to create decorative increases or lace-like details
• Decreases – including K2tog (knit two stitches together) and Psso (pass slip stitch over), used for shaping at armholes and potentially within the stitch pattern
• Increases (Inc) – used as required for shaping
• Knit (K) and Purl (P) – fundamental stitches forming the fabric base
• Working in the round on a circular needle, transitioning to flat knitting for the armhole sections

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Tussah Tweed from BC Garn, a luxurious 4-ply weight yarn with a natural silk content that gives the finished fabric a beautiful drape and subtle sheen. Tussah silk is known for its slightly textured, earthy character compared to cultivated silk, lending the yarn a rustic yet refined quality that suits the relaxed boxy shape of this top perfectly. Each size requires 100 g of colour tt 45 and 100 g of colour tt 03, for a total of 200 g of yarn across both colourways.

Needles and Tension

The pattern recommends a 3.5 mm circular needle (equivalent to UK size 10 / US size 4). Achieving the correct tension is essential for this garment: the specified tension is 20 stitches × 30 rounds over 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch on a 3.5 mm needle. Importantly, the pattern notes that tension must be measured after washing and drying, which is particularly relevant when working with silk-blend yarns that may relax and bloom after wet finishing. Knitters are strongly advised to swatch and wash before casting on the full garment.

Who Is This Pattern Suited For?

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is ideal for knitters who have moved beyond basic projects and are comfortable with in-the-round construction, basic shaping techniques, and reading a colourwork chart. The combination of seamless construction, two-colour charted sections, and armhole shaping offers a satisf