The PETALINE Top is a timeless basic with a delicate, romantic detail: the characteristic picot-style edgings at the armholes and neckline. These subtle finishes add a special touch to the clean silhouette. The top is designed to be worn with negative ease, resulting in a close-fitting silhouette.
The name “PETALINE” is inspired by the small picot edges, which remind me of delicate flower petals gently nestling against each other.
Whether knitted in cozy merino yarns or lightweight summer yarns, the PETALINE Top can be adapted to personal preference and becomes a year-round staple - worn on its own or as a refined layering piece.
The top is worked from the top down, allowing the length to be adjusted individually. To create the distinctive edgings, stitches are picked up along the armholes and neckline. The armhole edgings are folded inward and stitched down, while the neckline edging is folded outward and also stitched down, creating a thoughtful contrast in detail.

This pattern is suitable for experienced knitters.
All techniques used are additionally explained in video tutorials

XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) XXL
Waist circumference:
70 (75) 80 (85) 90 (95) 105 cm (27.5 (29.5) 31.5 (33.5) 35.5 (37.5) 41.25 in)
Length (mid back):
48 (48) 50 (52) 56 (60) 62 cm (19 (19) 19.75 (20.5) 22 (23.5) 24.5 in)
The PETALINE Top is designed to be worn with negative ease of -5 to -10 cm (-2.0 to -4.0 in) relative to your bust circumference (from size XL onward: -5 to -15 cm (-2.0 to -6.0 in)). The sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) XXL are designed for a bust circumference of 75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 cm (29.5-31.5 (31.5-33.5) 33.5-35.5 (35.5-37.5) 37.5-39.25 (39.25-43.25) 43.25-47.25 in).
If you are unsure between sizes, I recommend choosing the smaller size.

YARN
150 (150) 150 (150-200) 200 (200) 200 g
Sunday by Sandnes Garn
50 g = 235 m, 100% merino
or
Merino by Knitting for Olive
50 g = 250 m, 100% merino
or
Tynn Line by Sandnes Garn
50 g = 220 m, 53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen
or
Pure Silk by Knitting for Olive
50 g = 250 m, 100% bourette silk
(Pure Silk tends to grow with wear, so you may consider knitting a size smaller for a better fit. I recommend using a 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needle instead of 3.0 mm (US 2.5) and working the armhole and neckline edgings as well as the bottom hem with a 2.0 mm (US 0) needle.)
The PETALINE Tops shown in the images are knitted with Sunday in colour gråmelert
1042 and provance blue 5824 and Pure Silk in colour raspberry pink

EQUIPMENT

• Circular needle 3.0 mm (US 2.5),
  min. 80 cm (32 in)
• Circular needle 2.0 mm (US 0),
  min. 60 cm (24 in)
• Circular needle 2.5 mm (US 1.5),
  min. 80 cm (32 in)
• Circular needle or a needle from a double-pointed needle set in 3.5 mm (US 4) or 4.0 mm (US 6) for bind-off
• 4 removable stitch markers, to mark the sections later when picking up stitches
• Cable, stitch holders, or some scrap yarn
• Tapestry Needle