Breathy Top
Breathy Top - At a glance:
LEVEL: 2-Challenge accepted | ⏰: ~ 30 hours | Method: Flat
Yarn: BKB Merino – 10 oz | Needles: US size 8 (5mm)
The Design:
The Breathy Top by Brooknit Bonneterie is the perfect addition to your wardrobe.
The textured eyelet design makes it very breathable and lightweight, perfect for mid-seasons like Spring and Fall or for the chillier summer nights. The wide-neck opening creates an airy, light style.
The softness of Merino wool makes it ideal to wear in direct contact with your skin. The natural thermoregulating properties and moisture-wicking of Merino wool make it very comfortable, even on hot days!
The pattern is written in a unique size M. You can easily adjust to a smaller or bigger size using your personal dimensions and gauge.
Be aware that, especially with the eyelet design, the true sizing will appear after blocking (it will expand!), and we recommend knitting samples and testing before modifying.
Why “Breathy”?
Regarding the eyelets, they create an airy yet perfect texture for handling breezy air.
Pick your favorite color, the one that goes with everything, or a special one that will stand out.
The Process:
It is knitted flat, in one single piece. You start at the bottom, work up to the shoulders, create the neck opening, and knit the back from the shoulders to the bottom, with increases on the front and decreases on the back to create additional volume at chest level and shoulder coverage.
It is identical on the front and back, and you will follow the same directions in reverse (increases/decreases) throughout.
You will only need to seam the sides, to close it, and define the armpit opening to your liking.
It is simple, but it will require enough attention and focus to keep track of your progress and make it entertaining.
Alternatives:
Pattern alone? It will be published soon!
The Breathy Top is quite a lengthy project (about 30 hours on average). We do not offer hand-knit services for this item.
- 2.5 cakes of yarn (10 oz) to choose from our selection of 100% Merino wool - Superwash - worsted weight.
- Explanations and pattern documents: all the instructions to follow step by step, and QR codes to access video tutorials for specific moves.
- 1 tapestry needle. The small essential for the final step: weaving the ends.
- 5 stitch markers
- 1 marker row counter. So helpful to track your progress.
- 1 Brooknit Bonneterie label to be sewn.
- 1 no-iron fabric label to add the name (ideal to put on the back of the cloth label)
- 1 keepsake card if you gift, or to cherish!
Knitting needles are optional. We have circular needles in aluminum and bamboo, as you prefer.
A - Aluminum - Advanced
B - Bamboo – Beginner
All items are stored in a cotton drawstring bag that can also be used as a wash bag to protect the items in the washing machine.