Bronx Top in Rowan Kidsilk Haze (DE) - Downloadable PDF

Bronx Top by Chloe Thurlow

What Is Being Made

The Bronx Top is a knitted garment designed by Chloe Thurlow, available as a downloadable PDF pattern. This top features a fitted construction with tailored armhole shaping and a neckline bind-off detail. The pattern is graded across nine sizes, accommodating bust measurements from 71–76 cm up to 152–157 cm, making it suitable for a wide range of body types.

Knitting Techniques

This beginner-level knitting project employs fundamental shaping techniques essential for garment construction. The pattern uses armhole decreasing worked over a measured length of 19 to 29 cm depending on size, creating a tailored fit at the underarm. Neckline shaping is achieved through strategic decreases worked over four rows at the neck opening, with stitches bound off loosely to create a finished edge. The pattern requires working both sides separately after the armhole division, a standard technique for creating symmetrical garment pieces. Stitch holders are used to set aside stitches for the neckband, which is then picked up and worked in a subsequent row using fresh yarn.

Stitches Used

The Bronx Top is constructed using stockinette stitch as the primary fabric, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows. The neckband is worked in reverse stockinette or a similar bind-off technique to create a clean, finished appearance. Decreases are incorporated at the armhole and neckline to shape the garment, and all stitches are bound off loosely to prevent puckering at the edges.

Materials

The Bronx Top is designed to be knitted in Rowan Kidsilk Haze, a lace-weight yarn that creates an elegant, delicate fabric. The pattern calls for three colorway options:

• Lustre 686 – requiring 2 balls (50 grams total)
• Cream 634 – requiring 1 to 2 balls depending on size (25–50 grams)
• Bark 674 – requiring 1 ball (25 grams)

Lace-weight yarn is exceptionally fine and delicate, producing an airy, lightweight fabric ideal for layering or warm-weather wear. Knitters will need appropriate needles sized for lace-weight yarn, along with stitch holders for managing stitches during the neckband pickup process. The loose bind-off technique specified in the pattern ensures the finished edges remain elastic and comfortable against the body.

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner project, the Bronx Top introduces fundamental garment-shaping techniques without overwhelming complexity. Knitters new to garment construction will gain practical experience with armhole decreasing, neckline shaping, and the process of working separate pieces, all essential skills for building a foundational knitting repertoire.