Naked Top and Cord Vest in Adriafil Snappy Ball and Eco - Downloadable PDF

Naked Top in Adriafil Snappy Ball Yarn

What is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern creates a high-necked top in size 42. The garment features a classic construction with a fitted silhouette, incorporating cable stitch detailing along edges and a functional button closure at the shoulder.

Techniques Used

The pattern employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques to construct the garment. Cable stitch is worked along all previous edges to create decorative ribbed detailing. Rib stitch in a 1/1 configuration provides elasticity and structure, particularly at the garment's edges. The body is worked in knitted stitch for the main fabric. Reverse stitch is incorporated as a finishing technique, worked from left to right. Crochet finishing is included, with single crochet and double crochet stitches used to edge the sleeve holes and complete the neckline. A buttonhole is integrated at the end of the right shoulder strap, finished with single crochet and reverse stitch work before binding off.

Stitches Used

• Cable stitch
• Rib stitch (1/1)
• Knitted stitch
• Single crochet
• Double crochet
• Reverse stitch

Materials and Tools

The pattern requires 250 grams of Adriafil Snappy Ball yarn in beige, color number 51. This is a 4-ply weight yarn suitable for creating a refined, lightweight top. The project uses knitting needles in two sizes: number 3½ and number 4, with the smaller needles used for the cable and rib stitch sections and the larger needles for the main knitted stitch body. A crochet hook size 1.75 is required for the finishing crochet work on edges and sleeve holes. Additional materials include one button for the shoulder closure and a tapestry needle with rounded tip for seaming and weaving in yarn ends.

Tension and Sizing

The pattern is designed for size 42 and specifies a tension of 27 stitches and 31 rows over 10 x 10 centimeters when working with knitting needles number 4 in knitted stitch. Achieving correct tension is essential for proper garment fit and drape.