I-cord Bound Top

"Light, breezy, and effortlessly wearable, the I-Cord Bound Top is the kind of summer knit you’ll reach for again and again. The relaxed fit, flattering V-neck, and charming bow closures create a modern look that’s comfortable to wear and fun to make. Designed with simplicity in mind, this beginner-friendly pattern is worked from two easy rectangular panels before adding delicate i-cord ties for a feminine finish. Whether you knit it in cotton, linen, or your favourite summer yarn, it’s the perfect lightweight layer for sunny days. /PATTERN DETAILS • Women’s XS to 5XL • Beginner-friendly knitting pattern • Worked in two long rectangular panels, folded at the shoulders and seamed together • Stockinette stitch, i-cord edging, i-cord cast off, i-cord ties, mattress stitch, picking up stitches. • Relaxed fit with flattering V-neck and three decorative i-cord bow ties down the front /MATERIALS • 4 mm / US 6 knitting needles • Lion Brand Coboo (DK weight, 100 g, 50% cotton, 50% bamboo, 232 yd / 212 m): 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins in Russet • Tapestry needle SIZE Final garment measurements are: Bust circumference: 97.5 (107.5, 118, 128, 138, 148.5, 158.5, 168.5, 178.5) cm / 38.5 (42.5, 46.5, 50.5, 54.5, 58.5, 62.5, 66.5, 70)”. Armhole depth: 21 (22, 24, 25, 26) (28, 29, 30, 31) cm / 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10, 10.5) (11, 11.5, 12, 12.5)”. Length: 52.5 (53.5, 54, 55, 55) (56, 56, 57.5, 57.5) cm / 20.5 (21, 21.25, 21.5, 21.5) (22, 22, 22.5, 22.5)”. The top is designed to be worn with a relaxed fit, with 21.5-26.5 cm / 8.5-10.5” ease at the bust."

Knitting Needle Size6 or 4 mm

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Materials List

• Needles: 4 mm / US 6 knitting needles
• Yarn: Lion Brand Coboo (DK weight, 100 g, 50% cotton, 50% bamboo, 232 yd / 212 m): 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins in Russet
• Tapestry needle