Knitting For Olive | Chrysler Top Pattern & Yarn Pack
Modern Ribbed Elegance with Architectural Flair
The Chrysler Top brings minimalist sophistication to your summer wardrobe, with sleek lines inspired by the iconic Chrysler Building in New York City. This fitted sleeveless top is worked in a beautifully textured half-twisted rib, creating a refined look that hugs the body with just the right amount of stretch.
Knit from the bottom up using 1 strand of Knitting For Olive Pure Silk the top is worked in the round to the underarms before being divided at the front. The back stitches are held while each front is shaped separately, then all pieces are joined again at the shoulders with wide i-cord straps. The back neckline is straight and finished with a clean i-cord edge.
Customise the strap and body length easily to create a fit that’s perfect for you. Whether worn on its own or layered, the Chrysler Top is a stylish essential you’ll want to knit again and again.
Our Chrysler Top Pattern & Yarn Pack includes 2 balls of yarn and a digital pattern.
This yarn pack is for the XXS size. Purchase more Pure Silk Yarn if you are following a bigger pattern size. Please refer to the chart below.
| Pattern Size | Yarn | Yarn Quantity |
| XXS | Pure Silk | 2 |
| XS | Pure Silk | 2 |
| S | Pure Silk | 2 |
| M | Pure Silk | 3 |
| L | Pure Silk | 3 |
| XL | Pure Silk | 3 |
| 2XL | Pure Silk | 4 |
| 3XL | Pure Silk | 4 |
| 4XL | Pure Silk | 4 |
- 2 x Pure Silk yarn
- Digital pattern
This yarn pack is for the XXS size. Purchase more Pure Silk Yarn if you are following a bigger pattern size.
Sizes: XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished measurements: Chest circumference: approx. 64 (69, 74, 80, 85, 90, 98, 106, 114) cm [25 1⁄4 (27 1⁄4, 29 1⁄4, 31 1⁄2, 33 1⁄2, 35 1⁄2, 38 1⁄2, 41 3⁄4, 45)]” to fit chest circumference: 70-75 (76-83, 84-91, 92-99, 100-107, 108- 116, 117-127, 128-139, 140-149) cm [27 1⁄2-29 1⁄2 (30-32 3⁄4, 33-35 3⁄4, 36 1⁄4-39, 39 1⁄4-42 1⁄4, 42 1⁄2-45 3⁄4, 46-50, 50 1⁄2- 54 3⁄4, 55-58 3⁄4)]”;
Length from underarm to edge: approx. 29 (30, 31, 33, 35, 37, 40, 43, 45) cm [11 1⁄2 (11 3⁄4, 12 1⁄4, 13, 13 3⁄4, 14 1⁄2, 15 3⁄4, 17, 17 3⁄4)]”.
Note: Body length will be shorter when worn as the top stretches out over the body
Yarn: 1 strand of either Knitting for Olive Pure Silk, Cotton Merino or Merino (250 m [273 yd] / 50 g
[1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls.
Needles: 3 mm / US2.5 circular needles in cable length 60 cm [24”], 3 mm / US2.5 double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge, and 2.5 mm / US1.5 needle for I-cord bind-off method
Gauge(after blocking): 30 sts and 38 rows = 10 cm [4”] in half-twisted rib pattern with 3 mm / US2.5 needles
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle
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