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HELENA TOP
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OVERVIEW
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Airy, oversized top with wide round neckline
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Knitted seamlessly from top down
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Neckband, sleeve's edges and hem knitted with double thread
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Quick knitting progress with 6 mm | US 10 | UK 4 needles
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Difficulty level:
Suitable for beginners -
Available in English and German
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9-week testing period
GAUGE
15 stitches x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4"
Using 1 strand of Silkhair and the Main Needles. In stockinette stitch pattern, worked flat and in the round, blocked and measured laid flat.
DETAILS
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Test starting October 3rd '25
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Deadline: December 5th '25
= 9-week testing period -
Compensation:
1 additional Yarn Me Up pattern of your choice -
2 testers per size
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Communication via Slack group channel
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Chosen testers will be contacted via email by September 21st.
SIZES
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Available in sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10)
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Finished garment bust circumference :
112 (117.5) 124 (130.5) 142.5 (152) 164 (173.5) 188 (200) cm |
44 (46.25) 48.75 (51.5) 56 (59.75) 64.5 (68.25) 74 (78.75)"
Measurements including positive ease of: + 30 - 35 cm | + 11.75-13.75" -
Sample is shown in size 4 with a positive ease of 30.5 cm | 12"
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Finding your size:
Measure your bust circumference and add your preferred positive ease value, then choose the size closest to that result. If you are in between sizes, I’d recommend sizing down for this design.
MATERIALES
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Silkhair by Lana Grossa, here in colour 178, 25g - 210 m |230 yards:
100 (100) 100 (125) 125 (125) 150 (150) 175 (175) g | 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) skeins
or approximately -
750 (790) 840 (900) 970 (1040) 1120 (1200) 1310 (1390) meters | 820 (870) 920 (990) 1070 (1140) 1230 (1320) 1440 (1520) yards of Lace weight mohair(-like) yarn.
For the hems:
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Merino Cobweb 30/2 by Kremke Soul Wool, here in colour 847, 50g - 750 m | 820 yards:
1 cone -
Main Needles: Circular Needles 6 mm | US 10 | UK 4 in length that feels best.
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Hemline Needles: Circular Needles 3 mm | US 2.5 | UK 11 in length that feels best.
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Stitch markers, stitch holder, measuring tape, darning needle, scissors.