Maeve Top - English pattern

Maeve Top is a feminine, fitted top with a wide boat neckline and three-quarter length sleeves. The top has a minimalist look with a focus on a flattering fit and a clean silhouette.

The top is worked from the bottom up in stockinette stitch with 2x2 ribbed edges. Increases are worked at the bust before the body is divided into a front and back. The shoulders are joined using a three-needle bind-off, and stitches are then picked up for the sleeves, which are worked in the round from the top down.

Yarn

- DROPS Merino Extra Fine

Or another yarn that matches the gauge. Make sure to choose yarn that stretches.

Gauge

21 stitches x 28 rows = 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles using 1 strand of DROPS Merino Extra Fine

Sizes

XXS-XXL

Meterage

630 (630-735) 735 (840) 840 (945) 1050 m

Needle size & length

4 mm circular needle / 60 cm

An 80 cm circular needle may be used for the larger sizes

Additional 3-4 mm needle for the three-needle bind-off

Difficulty

3/5

Techniques used

• Worked from the bottom up

• 2x2 rib worked in the round

• Stockinette stitch

• Right- and left-leaning increases

• Dividing the work

• Working flat

• Placing stitches on hold

• Three-needle bind-off

• Stretchy bind-off

• Picking up stitches

• Sleeves worked in the round from the top down

Additional materials

• Stitch markers

• Stitch holder cables/waste yarn

• Tapestry needle

• Measuring tape