the Cosmo Top

SIZES
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
+ 3 fits for different bodytypes

MEASUREMENTS
Your bust circumference in cm: 74-79 (80-84) 85-90 (91-99) 100-109 (110-119) 120-129 (130-139) 140-149 (150-159) cm

THIS GARMENT HAS A SLIGHT NEGATIVE EASE.
The top is slightly smaller than you and will hug you nicely when worn.

CUSTOMIZING
Not all bodies look alike - thankfully! So, the intended fit of a garment might not fit everyone equally well. Unlucky Knits patterns always include a "Customization Guide" with tips on how to adapt the garment to fit you perfectly. 

NEEDLES AND WIRES
• Circular needles size 4 mm [US 6]
• Circular needles size 3.5 mm [US 4]
• Wire 40 cm
• Wire 60 / 80 / 100 /120 cm (incl. needles)

OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED
• Clear elastic thread (optional but recommended)
• Wool needle

YARN
• Recommended yarn: Silk
• Meterage: 300 meters pr. 50 grams
• Work with 2 strands held together
•Amount needed for
FIT 1: 150 (150) 150 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) grams
FIT 2: 50 grams extra
FIT 3: 100 grams extra

Recommended: The recommended yarn for this pattern is silk yarns.
The black Cosmo Top shown is worked in Jaipur Silk Fino by BC garn.

The best alternative: Smooth, lightweight yarns such as tencel/viscose or bamboo would work nicely with this pattern. Make sure to make a gauge swatch first, to see if your gauge fits and whether your yarn stretches as intended, when washed and blocked.

Another alternative: You can use wool or merino wool for this project, although the look might turn out a bit different, as wool is heavier than silk. Make sure to make a gauge swatch first, to see if your gauge fits and whether your yarn acts as intended, when washed and blocked.

DIFFICULTY: 2/5

This pattern generally contains very few advanced techniques, it offers detailed explanations of the entire process, and is generally clear and easily legible to all.

The pattern does contain abbreviations to certain words (k = knit, p = purl etc.) with a guide explaining the meaning of every abbreviation.

You can always check out the Unlucky Knits guides, if you need help along the way.

Please keep in mind that what some find difficult, you might find easy - and vice versa. The stated difficulty is an estimation based on the techniques needed and feedback from testknitters.

Stockinette, worked in the round on needle 4 mm :

10 x 10 cm = 18 stitches x 24 rounds (relaxed)
10 x 10 cm = 16 stitches x 25 rounds (fully stretched)

Gauge after washing and blocking