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Summer Top in BC Garn Allino – Free Knitting Pattern by Ann Højgaard Slot (No. 2283-T-BC)

This Summer Top is a stylish, lightweight knitted garment designed by Ann Højgaard Slot and published by BC Garn as pattern number 2283-T-BC. It is worked in the round from the bottom up using a colourwork chart, making it an excellent project for intermediate knitters looking to expand their skills with stranded or charted colour patterns. The finished top has a shaped neckline and a clean, structured silhouette suited to warm-weather wear.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The pattern is written for three sizes:

• Small (S): approximately 80 cm bust circumference, 52 cm length
• Medium (M): approximately 84 cm bust circumference, 54 cm length
• Large (L): approximately 88 cm bust circumference, 56 cm length

These measurements are taken before washing, so knitters should be aware that the fabric may relax slightly after blocking or laundering, which is typical of plant-fibre blends like BC Garn Allino.

Yarn: BC Garn Allino

The pattern calls for BC Garn Allino, a DK weight yarn, used in three colours to create the charted colourwork design. The recommended quantities are:

• Ground colour (cl21): 150 g for sizes S and M, 200 g for size L
• Colour 2 (cl22): 50 g for all sizes
• Colour 3 (cl34): 50 g for all sizes

BC Garn Allino is a linen-cotton blend yarn, making it breathable, crisp, and ideal for summer garments. Its natural fibre composition gives the finished fabric a beautiful drape and a slight sheen, while also providing durability. The DK weight ensures the top knits up at a manageable gauge without being too heavy for warm-weather wear.

Needles

• Circular needle, size 4 mm, 60 cm length – used throughout for working the body in the round

Tension / Gauge

The stated tension is 20 stitches × 29 rows = 10 × 10 cm, measured in pattern before washing. Achieving the correct gauge is especially important for this top, as it directly affects both the bust circumference and the overall length. Knitters are encouraged to swatch in the colourwork pattern rather than in plain stockinette, as carrying multiple yarns can tighten the fabric.

Construction Method

The Summer Top is worked in the round on a circular needle, beginning at the lower edge. The body is cast on using the Ground colour (cl21) and begins with a 2×2 rib (K2, P2) worked over four rounds to create a neat, stable hem. After the ribbing, the knitter transitions into the charted colourwork pattern, which incorporates all three colours and forms the decorative centrepiece of the design.

Working in the round means the right side of the fabric is always facing the knitter, which simplifies reading the colourwork chart and helps maintain consistent tension across the stranded sections. This is a particularly helpful construction approach for knitters who are newer to colourwork.

Neckline Shaping

When the work reaches approximately 34 (35) 37 cm in length, the neckline shaping begins. The centre stitches are cast off and the two sides of the top are then worked separately, allowing for individual shaping of each shoulder. The neckline is formed through a series of stepped cast-offs, creating a smooth, rounded or scooped neckline edge. The specific cast-off sequences vary by size, giving each finished garment a well-proportioned neckline appropriate to its bust measurement.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Knit (K) and Purl (P)