Modern Vintage. Knitting Patterns Midsummer (eng) | Page 2

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Top “Midsummer”
Measurements are given in a metric system. To convert into
inches, divide by 2,54

Size: M (L, XL)

Several features were used to improve garment
fitting: side horizontal bust darts, hidden vertical bust darts,
the front is wider than the back, lifted back neck, longer
back armhole, back and front shoulder lines are made with
different slope.

Bust circumference: 98-100 (102-104, 106-108) cm

Materials

Hip circumference: 102-104 (108-110, 114-116) cm

36% linen, 9% cellulose, 390 m/100 gr), 3 (3, 4) skeins, color
Roseraie
Yardage: 1280 (1280, 1700) yds, (1170 (1170, 1560) m
SIŪLAS Lithuanian Linen 4 ply (100% linen) light purple or
pale pink color, 240 (240, 320) gr
Yardage: 1320 (1320, 1750) yds (1200 (1200, 1600) m

Bust cup size: A (B, C)
Back neck is lifted by 2 cm
Height: 167-175 cm. For different height you can change
the length of the top.

Intended ease at the bust: +10-14 cm
Sample shown is size L with 12 cm ease on model.

Yarn: Bergère de France Bigarelle (55% cotton,

Needles: US3 (3,25 mm) and US4 (3,5 mm) straight needles,
US3 (3,25 mm) circular needles for neckband.

Additional Tools: crochet hook, blunt tapestry needle, 2
stitch markers, 2 spare circular needles.

All images, text, and illustrations © Aistė Butkevičienė, 2016

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