A-Line Top in BC Garn Jaipur Silk Fino - 2366BC - Downloadable PDF

A-Line Top in BC Garn Jaipur Silk Fino – Pattern 2366BC by Sanne Fjalland

This elegant A-Line Top is a free, downloadable PDF knitting pattern designed by Sanne Fjalland and published by BC Garn under pattern number 2366BC. Worked in the luxurious BC Garn Jaipur Silk Fino yarn, this top is a beautifully feminine garment with a graceful silhouette that gently widens from the bust downward, creating the classic A-line shape that flatters a wide range of body types. Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, it is well suited to knitters who are comfortable with shaping techniques, working in the round on circular needles, and managing fine lace-weight yarn.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a lightweight, wearable knitted top designed for warm weather or layering. It is available in two size ranges:

• S/M (sizes 36–40): chest width approximately 92 cm, length approximately 62 cm
• L/XL (sizes 42–46): chest width approximately 105 cm, length approximately 64 cm

The measurements are given unstretched, which is typical for structured knitted garments. The A-line silhouette means the top is shaped to be slightly fitted at the chest and gradually widens toward the hem, giving it a relaxed yet polished drape.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for BC Garn Jaipur Silk Fino (shade reference h58), a lace-weight yarn that blends the natural sheen and softness of silk with fine fibres to create a fabric that is lightweight, breathable, and beautifully fluid. The quantity required is:

• 200 g for size S/M
• 250 g for size L/XL

Because Jaipur Silk Fino is a lace-weight yarn, it produces a delicate, fine fabric with excellent drape — ideal for a summer top that feels cool and comfortable against the skin. The silk content also gives the finished garment a subtle lustre that elevates it from casual to refined.

Needles Required

Two sizes of circular needles are used throughout the construction of this top:

• 2.5 mm circular needle (US size 2 / UK size 12), 40 cm length — used for ribbing or edging sections
• 3 mm circular needle (US size 3 / UK size 10), in both 60 cm and 80 cm lengths — used for the main body sections

The use of circular needles in multiple lengths is typical for seamless or in-the-round construction, allowing the knitter to comfortably manage different stitch counts at various stages of the garment.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is especially important when working with fine lace-weight yarn, as even small deviations can significantly affect the finished dimensions. The required tension for this pattern is:

• 28 stitches and 39–40 rows in Stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm

Knitters are strongly encouraged to swatch before beginning, as lace-weight yarns and smaller needle sizes can be particularly sensitive to individual knitting style and tension habits.

Techniques and Construction

This top is constructed using a combination of classic and slightly more advanced knitting techniques, making it an excellent project for intermediate knitters looking to refine their skills. Key techniques referenced in the pattern include:

• Working in the round on circular needles, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a smooth, seamless fabric
• Shaping with increases and decreases to achieve the A-line silhouette and any armhole or neckline shaping
• Marker placement (PM – place marker) to track shaping points and stitch sections accurately

Stitches Used