The YPS top is a simple summer top, easy to style and easy to wear. The name Yps is short for Ypsilon (the german word for the letter “Y”).
There are 2 variations of the YPS top pattern. The original version, Var 1, is the simple bottom-up version, while the new version, Var 2, is knitted top-down and includes some neat finishing elements such as I-cord edges. Find single PDF patterns for both versions.
For Var 2, you will start with a provisional cast-on and work the upper back triangle using short rows. After that, you split for the shoulders, which are knitted separately in garter stitch with a faux I-cord edging. For the front, both shoulder pieces are joined again, and after you have shaped the front triangle with short rows, all stitches - including the back stitches from the provisional cast-on - are joined in the round to knit the main body in stockinette. By working a split hem in garter stitch with faux I-cord edges, you create a neat finish.
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GAUGE
18 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in stockinette stitch, blocked
18 sts x 35 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in garter stitch, blocked

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

advanced beginners
phototutorial provided

Size Information

SIZES
1 (2/3/4/5) 6 (7/8/9/10)
91 (95.5/100/104.5/109) 120 (131/140/151/160) cm
35.75 (37.5/ 39.25/41.25/43) 47.25 (51.5/55/59.5/63) inches

EASE
Sizing is a guide only and you should pick the size with the finished measurements closest to the wearer’s measurements.
It’s recommended to wear it with positive (or no) ease of 0-5 cm (0-2 inches).

Materials List

NEEDLES
Circular needle to obtain gauge, recommended needle size 4.5 mm (US 7) with a length at least of 80 cm (32 inches) // additional needle (similar size) for 3-needle bind-off

YARN
Worsted or DK weight or yarn to obtain requested gauge
E.g.: Kremke Soul Wool, Morning Salutation (DK; 51% tencel (lyocell), 49% cotton; 110m (120 yds) per 50g) in shade 2 Eggshell
OR Kremke Soul Wool, Reborn Jeans DK (Worsted; 70% cotton, 25% polyester, 5% other fibres; 300m (328 yds) per 100g) in shade 802 Blue Denim Medium

METRES NEEDED
500 (550/600/650/700) 800 (900/1000/1100/1200) m (550 (600/660/710/770) 870 (980/1090/1200/1300) yds
Yardage may vary slightly depending on your knitting style and the yarn you are using! Always have a bit more in stock to be on the safe side.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (2) // stitch holders or waste yarn // tapestry needle