Knitting pattern for Elina summer top by Katrine Hannibal for Önling
Elina summer top is a versatile and stylish summer top. The top can be worn in several ways: as a halterneck by tying the straps around the neck, with the straps fastened at the back using two buttons, or with crossed straps for a modern cross on the back. Add one or two bows for the finishing touch.
The top is worked in our soft summer yarn Önling No 14, made from 100% Tencel (TM), which is soft, shiny and has a beautiful drape. The yarn is made from 100% cellulose fibres, making it an ideal choice for the conscious consumer.
The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here.
Designed by Katrine Hannibal for Önling.
Sizes: (XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)4XL(5XL)
corresponding to the following tight upper body measurements: (78)84(90)96(102)110(118)126(134) cm / (30.7)33(35.4)37.8(40.2)43.3(46.5)49.6(52.8) inches
NOTE! The top is knitted in stockinette stitch and rib pattern which is quite stretchy. Therefore you need a negative ease of approx. -20 to -30 cm / -8 to -12 inches (i.e., you should select a size 20-30 cm / 8-12 inches smaller than your personal chest measurement. Knit the size you would normally knit if you want the top to fit tightly. Go up 1-2 sizes if you prefer a looser fit.
Measurements:
Chest width (when lying flat on a table: (58)64(70)76(82)90(98)106(114) cm / (22.83)25.20(27.56)29.92(32.28)35.43(38.58)41.73(44.88) inches.
Length: (51)52(53)54(55)56(57)58(59) cm / (20.08)20.47(20.87)21.26(21.65)22.05(22.44)22.83(23.23) inches
Armhole height: (21)22(23)24(25)26(27)28(29) cm / (8.27)8.66(9.06)9.45(9.84)10.24(10.63)11.02(11.42)
Materials:
(150)200(200)200(250)250(300)300(300) g Önling No 14, Önling No 14, 100% TENCEL™ Lyocell, approx. 50 g = ca. 114 m / 127 yrds
Color: Warm sand
You work with 1 strand throughout
2 mother-of-pearl buttons (not included in kit)
Recommended circular needle and double pointed needles size 3 ½ / US 4
Gauge: 24 sts and 31 rows in stockinette st on needle size 3½ / US 4 = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches.
Procedure:
The top is knitted from the top-down in stockinette stitch on the front and sides and a simple 1 x 1 rib pattern on the back. First, each of the straps are knitted, then a triangle is worked at the end of each strap. The triangles are joined, and the stitches for the back are cast on. The body is knitted to the desired length.
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Elina summer top from Önling, knitting pattern
Knitting pattern for Elina summer top by Katrine Hannibal for Önling
Elina summer top is a versatile and stylish summer top. The top can be worn in several ways: as a halterneck by tying the straps around the neck, with the straps fastened at the back using two buttons, or with crossed straps for a modern cross on the back. Add one or two bows for the finishing touch.
The top is worked in our soft summer yarn Önling No 14, made from 100% Tencel (TM), which is soft, shiny and has a beautiful drape. The yarn is made from 100% cellulose fibres, making it an ideal choice for the conscious consumer.
The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here.
Designed by Katrine Hannibal for Önling.
Sizes: (XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)4XL(5XL)
corresponding to the following tight upper body measurements: (78)84(90)96(102)110(118)126(134) cm / (30.7)33(35.4)37.8(40.2)43.3(46.5)49.6(52.8) inches
NOTE! The top is knitted in stockinette stitch and rib pattern which is quite stretchy. Therefore you need a negative ease of approx. -20 to -30 cm / -8 to -12 inches (i.e., you should select a size 20-30 cm / 8-12 inches smaller than your personal chest measurement. Knit the size you would normally knit if you want the top to fit tightly. Go up 1-2 sizes if you prefer a looser fit.
Measurements:
Chest width (when lying flat on a table: (58)64(70)76(82)90(98)106(114) cm / (22.83)25.20(27.56)29.92(32.28)35.43(38.58)41.73(44.88) inches.
Length: (51)52(53)54(55)56(57)58(59) cm / (20.08)20.47(20.87)21.26(21.65)22.05(22.44)22.83(23.23) inches
Armhole height: (21)22(23)24(25)26(27)28(29) cm / (8.27)8.66(9.06)9.45(9.84)10.24(10.63)11.02(11.42)
Materials:
(150)200(200)200(250)250(300)300(300) g Önling No 14, Önling No 14, 100% TENCEL™ Lyocell, approx. 50 g = ca. 114 m / 127 yrds
Color: Warm sand
You work with 1 strand throughout
2 mother-of-pearl buttons (not included in kit)
Recommended circular needle and double pointed needles size 3 ½ / US 4
Gauge: 24 sts and 31 rows in stockinette st on needle size 3½ / US 4 = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches.
Procedure:
The top is knitted from the top-down in stockinette stitch on the front and sides and a simple 1 x 1 rib pattern on the back. First, each of the straps are knitted, then a triangle is worked at the end of each strap. The triangles are joined, and the stitches for the back are cast on. The body is knitted to the desired length.
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
